Course Description
If you have the ideas, but don’t know exactly how to construct and sew the models, then this course is definitely for you.
The course helps you transform your ideas into reality so that they fit you and your body exactly. Be inspired by today’s trends or design your own models. You’ll execute a finished pattern to fit you perfectly, or you’ll use a basic shape from a previous pattern cutting course. You also learn how to sew, so you achieve a professional result.
There will be thorough guidance in choosing patterns, materials and sewing technical details, so that you achieve a result that matches your ideas. The course also includes training on fit and alignment.
Participants must have a basic knowledge of using a sewing machine.
Yield
By the end of the course, you will have an understanding of the following areas:
- Sewing and construction methods
- Materials theory: Various substances and inlay material
- Pattern understanding, cutting and adjustment
- Sewing models
Target Group
This course is for people who want to develop their creative skills. This includes:
- Creative people
- Beginners
- Entrepreneurs/Start-Ups
- Students who want to refresh their design practice
There will be thorough and individual guidance for all students.
Course Certificate
Once you have successfully completed our course at SAFD, you will receive a course certificate confirming your completion of the course and its modules. This certificate will strengthen your CV and expand your career opportunities, and it will symbolize your dedication, skills and knowledge of the course’s professional content.
Teacher
Mikkel Johansen
Mikkel Johansen graduated from the Scandinavian Academy of Fashion Design (formerly Margrethe-Skolen) and works as an independent fashion designer and product developer.
Modules
The teacher introduces himself and the course. Course participants review their expectations and individual skills. An individual plan will subsequently be drawn up for each individual course participant, where what the individual wishes to go into in depth will be reviewed. The different machines and tools are reviewed throughout the course as it becomes relevant.
In this module, the instructor briefly reviews the different types of fabric and provides information on which fabrics are suitable for the various clothing items. After that, each individual course starts with their respective project. Short presentations on relevant and general techniques and knowledge are given in plenary as it becomes relevant to the course participants.
The project is selected and the course participants get started with construction and/or sewing. Course participants work individually and the teacher guides each participants in the choice of patterns, cutting, materials and technical sewing details.
Course participants create a prototype for fitting and adjustments.
Each individual student continues to work on their project or what they are currently working on. Individual work continues and the teacher guides the course participants with their projects. As prototypes are finalized, individual fittings are held to prepare finished patterns for sewing.
The work continues from the previous module, where students continue to work on the chosen design/product. There will be individual sparring, and course participants will receive ongoing feedback on their progress. tools that can be used, tips for implementation, etc.
Each individual student continues to work on their project or what they are currently working on. Individual work continues and the teacher guides the course participants with their projects. Work with the finished patterns and start sewing the finished product.
Each individual student continues to work on their project or what they are currently working on. Individual work continues and the teacher guides the course participants with their projects.
Each individual student continues to work on their project or what they are currently working on. Individual work continues and the teacher guides the course participants with their projects.
Each individual student continues to work on their project or what they are currently working on. Individual work continues and the teacher guides the course participants with their projects.
The selected product/design is finalized. Course participants and teacher review the product and possible additions/corrections together. Afterwards, there will be personalized feedback and guidance on how course participants can apply their newly learned knowledge and experience to future projects.
Practical
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with all practical information, including what to bring to the start of the course. The course takes place at the school’s address Badstuestræde 1, 1209 Copenhagen K.
If you have any questions about the course, you can contact us via the contact information below between 9.00 and at 14.00 every weekday.
Registration and Payment
You can register for the course by clicking the “Enrollment” button on this page. Fill in the required fields and a confirmation will be sent via email.
Payment is made at registration and can be made with VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, Maestro, Apple Pay and Google Pay. All amounts are in Danish Kroner (DKK) and includes VAT.
If you are unable to pay with one of the above payment solutions, you may find an alternative payment option by contacting the school’s administration on tel. +45 33 13 09 26 between 9.00-14.00 every weekday.
Unless otherwise stated in the course text, withdrawal and refund of course fees can be made up to 14 days before the start of the course. After that, registration is binding and the fee is non-refundable. In the unlikely event that a team cannot be established, the full course fee will be returned.
