In this lecture students should develop an understanding for the high end production of garments and learn the required techniques.

You will sew a shirt according to a specified pattern. Differences in quality are being examined.

Further on, the use of the sewing machinery as plain sewer, overlock, etc. will be explained.

Students are practicing technical terms to communicate within an effective manner with artisans.

Personal presence is precondition for  a positive certificate.  An excuse  via e-Mail is required if you cannot take part.

Exercises and homework have to be delivered by the agreed date.

 A portfolio with technical details and notes are to be made and presented at the end of the term

At the end of the term students have to take a technical exam.

Participating in the first lecture is compulsory.

The attendance of  this lecture is obligatory for applying for  "Sewing techniques advanced" in the second stage of studies.

The dates will be announced in the beginning of September

Bring along

cutters’s shears (21 - 25 cm blade), hand shears, steel pins, needles, thimble,  tracing paper, tracing wheel, tailor’s chalk, tape measure, large set-square/ triangle (30 cm), french curve