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Summer Course: Fashion Design (Design & Pattern Making)

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Program Overview

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:
5-29 July 2027 (100 hours)
5-29 July 2027 (50 hours)
5-16 July 2027 (50 hours)
12-23 July 2027 (50 hours)
19-29 July 2027 (50 hours)

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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 2027 schedules of 50 or 100 hours.

What's Included

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

Program Details

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Locations

  • Milan, Italy

Fields & Subjects

  • Fashion Design & Merchandising

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2027
  • Terms Available
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Independent living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Starts At

$600-900

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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.

Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

Ambrogino d’Oro medal awarded by the City of Milan

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