Fashion Design (Draping, Sewing, Pattern Making) and Acceptance Portfolio Preparation - Milan - Private lessons

Fashion Design (Draping, Sewing, Pattern Making) and Acceptance Portfolio Preparation

From 98 C$ /h

Learn from the essentials to the most complex techniques that you will need to be a fashion designer.
Sewing, pattern making and draping.
I can prepare you and review your portfolio to get accepted in to the most prestigious fashion schools.
As well as tailor a special class for you, according to your needs.

Extra information

My location is equipped with Pattern cutting table, Industrial Sewing Machine, Domestic Sewing Machines, Overlocker, Mannequin and design, cutting and sewing tools.

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Around Milan, Italy

At teacher's location :

Città Studi, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Online from Italy

About Me

Fashion Designer graduated from Central Saint Martins in London and The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.
I have more than 10 years of experience working at different levels of the industry.

No matter the level you are at the moment, we will get where you have to go.

I can offer classes either if you just want to learn to sew as a beginner or if you want to get accepted in the best fashion schools. I can teach you basics to complex techniques, or even help you with that homework project that is due soon.

Education

Central Saint Martins (University of the Arts London)
The Fashion Institute of Technology (State University of New York).
Polimoda (International Study Abroad).
Politecnico di Milano (Master degree).

Experience / Qualifications

BA Fashion Design Womenswear
(4 years) Central Saint Martins

AAS International Fashion Design
(2 years) The Fashion Institute of Technology

MSc Fashion Design
(2 years) Politecnico di Milano

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Spanish

Italian

Skills

Drawing & sketching

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