2-Day Shirt Sewing and Pattern Making Workshop (January)

Experience the life of a fashion designer in today’s high-tech world with a 2-day workshop at the Swinburne Hawthorn Fashion Studio. Develop your skills through an immersive workshop where you will be introduced to each phase of the fashion design process. You will design and develop a custom-fitting shirt, learning the key principles of pattern making and industrial sewing. Bring your design to life with the support of expert fashion lecturers.

By the end of the workshop, students will:

• Understand methods for developing garment designs utilising elements and principles of design.
• Apply pattern making principles to develop simple styles from industry blocks.
• Use body measurements to fit custom garments.
• Sew materials by machine, utilising industrial machines and methods.
• Explore and adopt emerging fashion technologies.
• Refine conceptual designs into commercial outcomes.

Students currently undertaking VCE Product Design & Technologies, or considering taking the subject, will benefit from the curriculum linked to this workshop. Students will be able to demonstrate:

Unit 1: Design Practices

Outcome 1:Students will use design thinking methodologies to generate product concepts based on a design brief and end-user needs. They will be introduced to the Double Diamond design approach, alongside more advanced frameworks.

Outcome 2:Students will develop their confidence in utilising prototyping equipment such as sewing machines to produce their chosen product concepts. They will undertake a series of experiments to develop their understanding of production.

Unit 2: Positive Impacts for End Users

Outcome 1:Students will investigate and evaluate products that make a positive impact on users in terms of belonging, access, usability and/or equity. They will consider the factors that influence design and make conscious decisions when developing their final product.

At the end of the 2 days, you will have a portfolio of work including sketches, mood boards, patterns, and a final garment to showcase within your portfolio. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to gain entry into a fashion design program or simply interested in pursuing a career in fashion. Join a group of like-minded people and learn something new and exciting.

For more information about the workshop, please contact:Jye Marshall, Fashion Lecturer📧 [email protected]

Info: Students under 18 will not be able to leave campus for lunch unless a parent/guardian comes to collect them. Students will need to bring some food for lunch.

Info: Students under 18 will not be able to leave campus for lunch unless a parent/guardian comes to collect them. Students will need to bring some food for lunch.

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