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What does a Phd student in architecture do in our pattern making course?

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The pattern making course is always one of the most popular courses at our international fashion school. Students from different countries and with different background choose every semester to enrol in our fashion academy and to learn how to create patterns and construct garments. Besides learning from our expert lecturer Hanneke Ketting, they decide to develop their skills in our small groups in a non-stressful and familiar environment. This is what one of the students of the Pattern Cutting & Construction Techniques part-time course told us:

 

“I am Mine Dogan. I am an architect, originally from Turkey. I moved to Amsterdam from London and I have 2 kids. I studied architecture and now I am doing my Phd on Architectural theory. I always had a thing for sewing and fashion so here I am. At the Amsterdam Fashion Academy I attended the part-time course Pattern Cutting & Construction Techniques from October to December 2018. I enjoyed it so much, that I decided to enrol in the second part of the course, which is focussed on coats and jackets and will finish in a couple of weeks. I also liked the fact that this course is taught in English and held by professionals. I get to learn a lot and practice at the same time with all the equipment in the working studio. The most challenging part of it actually sewing the collars right! In the future, I would like to draw and construct a complete collection.”

 

The Pattern Cutting & Construction Techniques part-time course will start again on April 5th and applications are open. This 3-month pattern making course is designed to develop technical skills in pattern cutting and garment construction area. You will learn how to construct full scale blocks and engineer into final working patterns, then use specialised industrial machinery to manufacture a final garment. The short pattern making course is offered every Friday from 9:30am to 5:00pm.

 

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You will investigate and demonstrate a practical understanding of the technical processes to create a comprehensive range of technical samples including some tailoring methods. After a critical evaluation you can select some technical processes to realise your designs.

 

Course subjects:

  • Taking measurements and constructing basic blocks
  • Pattern blocks to include a bodice, skirt, trousers and one piece sleeve
  • Pattern adaptations to include; dart manipulation and cut and spread
  • Construction of master patterns and samples
  • Basic construction and sewing skills
  • Proficient handling of industrial sewing machines
  • Pressing techniques
  • Formation of a reference manual of all pattern blocks studied

 

If you want to learn more about the pattern making course, please do not hesitate to send us an email to info@amsterdamfashionacademy.com or to call +31 20 489 66 92.

 

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With the Pattern Cutting part-time course I started to dream again!

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My story with fashion started long time ago when I was 17 years old and wanted to do my first bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, but life made me to put my dreams apart. After 10 years, 3 different professions and several countries, I understood that I couldn’t hide my dreams anymore, but I needed to do what I like and follow my dream, starting with a pattern cutting par-time course.

 

The Amsterdam Fashion Academy is the place where I decided to dream again and learn how to make dresses the way I want. Before that, I took sewing classes but using already-existing patterns was not enough for me. Therefore, I enrolled in the part-time course Pattern Cutting & Construction Techniques and it was perfect! The programme was just what I was looking for.

 

 

My experience exceeded my expectations. I learned much more than it was listed in the course, because the lecturer and Academy give you the freedom and space to learn whatever you want to learn. The group was small enough to learn and big enough to make friends, so the atmosphere was always great, and I was looking forward every week to the class.

 

Few months later the pattern cutting part-time course I started my own fashion brand Masha Maria. It is vintage-inspired clothing offering unique sustainable handmade garments. Of course, I would like to do everything, but what I have learned in the course, besides the technical aspect, it that we should spend my time wisely and understand what we can or can’t do. Therefore, I decided to start with winter wool coats for men and women made from vintage blankets. I have started my Kickstarter campaign where I want to offer wider range of garments.

 

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The Pattern Cutting part-time course at the Amsterdam Fashion Academy has taught me to experiment at not being afraid of mistakes – they happen, it is part of the process and this is how you learn and grow. I would definitely recommend it, because it gives you all the tools to become self-made fashion designer and do what you love!

 

THE PATTERN CUTTING & CONSTRUCTION PART-TIME COURSE WILL START AGAIN ON THE 11TH OF JANUARY 2019. CONTACT US ON INFO@AMSTERDAMFASHIONACADEMY.COM

Students’ jeans collections will be sold in Dubai’s market!

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During the last weeks, the third year BA (Hons) Fashion with Textiles Design students have been challenged to design jeans collections for the Dubai’s market.

 

Last Friday, they presented their final works to Stefan Lohmann, Head of Pattern, Designs and Sales at Skytex. The project involved custom analysis, jeans trends analysis, final sketches, technical drawings and patterns.

 

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The jeans collections of the winners, Myrthe van der Leden and Evelina Anglickaite, will be developed at the Academy under the guidance of Stefan Lohmann and sold in the Dubai’s market.

 

“The Amsterdam Fashion Academy is very proud of all four finalists, including Joanna Grice and Isabelle Wildenburg, for the professional and excellent work. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to work with a real client within our international fashion academy and grow professionally as fashion designers”, says Iris Peitzmeier, Managing Director.

 

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On Monday, November 26th Stefan met again the students and offered them a workshop in advanced CAD and grading techniques with Assyst System. Stefan and the students made together the pattern of the final designs and chose the fabric. Then they will make the prototypes in Stefan’s factory to than create the actual fashion collection pieces.

 

“Evelina had a very commercial concept that fits perfectly in our collection so we would also do the styling in our collection to show it to our customers. Myrthe had a very good concept for our target group. I liked a lot her detailed presentation”, says Stefan Lohmann.

 

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Pattern Cutting course: planning to sign up? Read Zephrine’s review!

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My name is Zephrine Mathew. I’m 22 years old and I’m very interested in the creative and technical aspects of designing and making of clothing.

 

I have little experience in fashion itself, but I’m well aware of everything that surrounds fashion, whether it’s music, art or photography. I would like to further explore and experience all this aspects through fashion. I don’t live in Amsterdam, but I have noticed while spending my time here, that it is a very beautiful and lively city. It has so many different people with differentvstories, passions and backgrounds, which makes it the perfect place to draw experience from and creating of interesting concepts and designs.

 

I attended the Pattern Cutting & Construction Techniques part-time course at the Amsterdam Fashion Academy from February to May 2018. I choose this course because I wanted to explore what it actually means and takes to bring a design to live. Also, I wanted to learn the proper techniques to creating a precise and well made garment. The best part of the course is the personal guidance that you get from the teachers. The patience and care they show you, to be able to develop proper skills and knowledge of pattern cutting. One of the challenging things that you can come across in this course, is the fear of not pushing your limits and really challenging yourself. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and grow. My plans now is to continue my journey in becoming a great pattern cutter.

Meet Pauline: I’m taking 2 courses at the Academy to become a denim expert

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The Pattern Cutting & Construction part-time course is in full swing and we want to introduce you the nine students who are attending it. The first one is Pauline, who is studying to become a denim expert.

 

Hello, Pauline. Can you please introduce yourself?

 

My name is Pauline, I am 38 years old. Born and raised in Paris. Been living in Amsterdam for 2 and a half years. I am now having a professional break to invest in my skills and reach the next level of my career.

 

Which are the best aspects of living in Amsterdam?

Amsterdam offers an intense life, day and night! But at the same time it’s a very relaxed lifestyle, and a no stress city. I really like the mixed populations living here: it’s very rich in terms of cultures, art and human relations.

 

What is your professional story?

I have 12 years’ experience in the fashion industry as Product Manager and my speciality is denim. I love this product because it has no limits in terms of creativity. I had the opportunity to work for sports brands and fashion brands such as Tommy Jeans here in Amsterdam.

 

Which course are you attending at the Amsterdam Fashion Academy?

I am attending the CAD (Illustrator & Photoshop) workshop series and the Pattern Cutting & Construction part-time course.

 

Why did you choose these courses?

I chose these two courses to become more technically advanced in garment construction and fitting, and also to be able to design my own denim styles.

 

What’s the best part of these courses for you?

Thanks to the CAD workshops I am now able to create my own designs, while I really like the manual work I’m doing at the Pattern Cutting & Construction part-time course. It’s so impressive to create something by hand.

 

Which is the most challenging part of the course for you?

The sewing is the most challenging part for me, as I had never really experienced sewing before.

 

What do you expect from the course and afterwards?

With these courses my goal is to become a denim expert and to offer a large panel of skills to clients, such as design and development & production, besides improving my skills in garment construction and fitting.

 

Visit Pauline Pattier on LinkedIn.