Fabrics for Fashion Design: Essential Learning for Designers

Description

Fabrics are the foundation of fashion design. They determine the look, feel, fit, and function of your garments. They also express your style, creativity, and personality. That is why it is essential for any fashion designer to have a thorough knowledge of fabrics and how to work with them. This course will teach you everything you need to know about fabrics for fashion design. 

You will learn the basic concepts and terminology of fabrics, the different categories and sources of natural and synthetic fibres, the various types and techniques of fabric weaves and knits, the methods and effects of fabric finishes and treatments, such as dyeing, printing, bleaching, etc., the skills and strategies of fabric sourcing and selection, such as quality, cost, availability, etc., the role and impact of colour in fashion and textile, and the current and future trends of fabrics in fashion design. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and confidence to choose and use the best fabrics for your fashion design projects.