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Summer Course: Fashion Design (Design & Pattern Making)

by: Istituto di Moda Burgo

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A real designer requires skills related to the entire production cycle—from the creative process to the finished product. This course aims to improve your skills in both areas, covering the following topics: - Drawing Techniques - Coloring Techniques - Personal Sketching Style - Creativeness - Fashion collection on demand - Parts of a collection (combining creativity, design, technique, and the market) - Planning a collection – Designing a personal collection (based on an individual theme). - Haute-Couture - Tailor Sewing Techniques - Industrial Sewing Methods - Planning Techniques - Pattern Making - Pattern layout - Finishing Touch - Machine Sewing Levels to choose from: - Basic: For beginners with no prior experience. - Advanced: For those who have previously studied fashion. - Professional: For those who have already studied fashion or worked in the fashion industry. Available dates: 6-30 July 2026 (100 hours) 6-30 July 2026 (50 hours) 6-17 July 2026 (50 hours) 13-24 July 2026 (50 hours) 20-30 July 2026 (50 hours)

Program Highlights

Develop complete design skills from creative sketching to final garment production, covering the full fashion cycle.

Build a personal sketching style while mastering drawing, coloring, and collection planning techniques.

Design and plan a full collection based on your own theme, combining creativity, market focus, and technical skills.

Apply Haute Couture, tailor sewing, industrial methods, and precise finishing techniques.

Choose basic, advanced, or professional levels with flexible July 2026 schedules of 50 or 100 hours.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Milan, Italy
Starts At: $600-900
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2027Terms Available:
  • Summer
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Fashion Design & Merchandising
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Aug 18, 2026

Awards

Ambrogino d’Oro medal awarded by the City of Milan

Program Details

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Locations

  • Milan, Italy

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Fashion Design & Merchandising

Availability

Years Offered: 2027

Terms Available:
  • Summer

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo

Starts At

$600-900

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Academic Advising
  • Textbooks / Reading Materials
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Some Equipment
  • Training

Refund Policy

Other

Accommodation Options

  • Independent living

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who is this course designed for?

    The course is open to beginners, fashion students, and professionals interested in designing and creating finished garments. Three levels are available (Beginner, Advanced, Professional), allowing participants to enroll based on their previous experience and technical skills.

    Do I need a fashion background to enroll?

    No experience is required for the Basic level. However, for the Advanced and Professional levels, a basic knowledge of drawing and tailoring is required to fully benefit from the pattern development and collection creation exercises.

    What skills will I gain from this course?

    Students will learn how to create paper patterns, sew, and master the basics of tailoring. They will also explore the use of color, develop fundamental drawing skills, and design a mini collection, including individual garments.

    Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?

    Yes, participants receive a Certificate of Attendance from Istituto di Moda Burgo upon successful completion of the Fashion Design course.

    What is included in the tuition fee?

    Tuition includes academic instruction, laboratory access, use of mannequins and equipment, and study materials necessary for the course activities.

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