Fashion Design and Dressmaking Course 2
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Level 2 of our Dressmaking & Fashion Design Courses
Take your fashion skills to the next level with the second of our dressmaking and fashion design courses. Designed for those with basic sewing experience, this course will refine your techniques in pattern adaptation, garment fitting, and advanced sewing methods.
Building on the foundations of our first fashion design and dressmaking course, you’ll explore more complex designs, learn professional finishing techniques, and gain confidence in creating bespoke garments. With expert guidance, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of fabric manipulation, design principles, and garment construction, helping you bring your creative visions to life with precision and style.
Join us to enhance your dressmaking expertise and take a step closer to mastering fashion design!
Gain the knowledge and practical skills to craft a range of garments and add personal flourish for truly original pieces in the second of our fashion design courses.
- Receive the Regent Academy Diploma
- Flexible home-study to fit learning around your life
- Personal tutor support
Fashion Design and Dressmaking Course 2 Entry Requirements
You will need foundation fashion design and dressmaking skills before starting this course. This can be achieved by enrolling on our Fashion Design and Dressmaking – course 1, unless you have equivalent experience.
Our Support Promise
You can phone or email your tutor at any point during your dressmaking and fashion design courses to ask questions, for advice, encouragement, or to draw on their wealth of knowledge.
You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
What you will learn
Lesson 1 – Tools and Equipment – Beyond the Basics
- Use of a range of additional items, e.g. machine attachments
Lesson 2 – Fabrics
- Working with silkies, sheers and pile fabrics
- Special seams and hem processes for specialist fabrics
Lesson 3 – Seams
- Decorative approach to seams – top stitched, welt and slot
Lesson 4 – Closing and Fastening
- Piped buttonhole (contrast)
- Lacing
- Rouleaux
- Frog fastenings
- Decorative zips
Lesson 5 – Pockets
- Decorative pocket flaps
- Shaped patch
- Jetted
Lesson 6 – Controlling Fullness
- Pleats
- Soft pleats
- Pressed pleats
- Skirt vents
Lesson 7 – Embellishing Fabric
- Decorative stitching
- Couching
- Tucks
- Cross tucks
- Ribbons
- Lace
Lesson 8 – Painting and Colouring Fabric
- Transfer crayons
- Tie and dye
- Simple block printing
- Silk painting
Lesson 9 – Fashion Design Drawing
- Recording your ideas
- Adding colour
- A working drawing
- Working with a fashion template
- Adding details: Module by Patrick John Ireland M.C.S.D.
Lesson 10 – Introduction to Pattern Cutting
- Measuring the body
- Resources required to cut patterns
Lesson 11 – Making up a Toile
Lesson 12 – Pattern Cutting 1
- Camisole top
Lesson 13 – Pattern Cutting 2
- Straight skirt
Lesson 14 – Pattern Cutting 3
- 6-pannelled (gored) skirt
Lesson 15 – Pattern Cutting 4
- Casual trousers
Lesson 16 – Pattern Cutting 5
- Shirt blouse
Lesson 17 – In Conclusion
- Where to go from here
- A place to stitch
How Our Courses Work
Your first course materials will be sent to you when you enrol so you can start as soon as you want. You can then enjoy your course at your own pace, studying when it suits you and where it’s most comfortable. This gives you the freedom to learn around your existing job, family or other commitments or location (including overseas).
Course materials have been developed by experts and are clear and straightforward so your studying is easy and enjoyable.
All coursework assignments are included within your course. As you complete each assignment, simply send it to your tutor, who will mark and return it along with valuable, constructive feedback to help progress your skills further. (You can also contact your tutor or the support team for help at any point during your studies.) The remaining course materials will be sent to you as each assignment is completed.
After successfully completing all your assignments, you will be awarded the Regent Academy Diploma.
Study Length
There are no deadlines for this course. Simply study in the comfort of your own home and in your own time.
Your progress will depend upon how much time you’re able to commit to study. However, as a guide, most students tend to complete this course in approximately 6-10 months*.
* Timescales are approximate and depend upon application and motivation.
Certification
Regent Academy Diploma
You will receive the Regent Academy Diploma when you successfully complete this course. With Regent Academy’s reputation this can be a highly sought-after addition to your CV and alongside your portfolio of coursework, powerfully showcasing your skills to prospective employers or potential clients.
You can add this achievement to your business cards, adverts, website, etc. to demonstrate to prospective employers and potential clients that you have achieved a qualification in fashion.
What’s Next
Completing this course will enable you to create a range of garments, and help prepare you for a career in fashion – an industry supporting 797,000 jobs
Source: https://www.fashionunited.co.uk/facts-and-figures-in-the-uk-fashion-industry
You could turn what you’ve learned into a career or apply it to your existing role. For advice and support, get in touch with one of our tutors, or contact our support team from 9 am – 5 pm.
Course fee & how to enrol
There are two ways you can enrol
Pay the total course fee of £395* £316* in one sum and receive a £50 voucher towards the cost of your next course
or
Pay 9 monthly payments of £47.22* £38.44* (£30 administration fee included)
Enrol on both our Fashion Design & Dressmaking Course 1 and 2 courses at the same time and save over £100
Pay the total course fees of £595* £476 in one sum and receive a £50 voucher towards the cost of your next course
or
Pay 12 monthly £52.08 £42.16 (£30 administration fee included)
(Select the option for ‘Both Fashion Design & Dressmaking Course 1 and Course 2’ at enrolment)
* 2 courses must be undertaken by the one enrolled student. Other terms and conditions apply. Please call us for details.