Course Dates: Thursday 3rd July - Thursday 24th July 2-4pm,
*THE DRESS EDITION*
This 4-week virtual short course gives you everything you need to turn your fashion ideas into professional, production-ready designs – that we will then get sampled and made! Whether you’re a student, a creative hobbyist, or starting your own label, you’ll learn the real steps behind designing, choosing the right fabric, and preparing your work for manufacturing — with a strong focus on sustainability throughout. This course focuses on dresses and through your choice of either one of your favourite dresses or a Freya Simonne best seller we will adjust in line with your inspiration to create a brand new version just for you.
Booking opens 12pm Monday the 23rd of June. There will be an early bird discount of £50 for anyone that books in the first 24 hours. Only 10 spaces available. Make sure you click below to be notified when 'back in stock' for when the course goes live.
Design & Make: A Sustainable Fashion Design Journey
Week 1: Dream It — Concept, Research & Visual Identity
- Finding inspiration
- Trend awareness vs. timeless design
- Using research to build a collection concept
- Assignment: Build a purpose-led mood board + concept statement
Week 2: Design It — Sketching, Planning & Technical Prep
- Translating mood boards into designs that work with your source piece
- Understanding design details and garment construction with a focus on sustainable design practices
- Adding rough measurements and communicating design intent
- Assignment: Submit one completed sketch with basic spec notes
Week 3: Source It — Fabric Fundamentals & Sustainable Sourcing
- Fabric 101: the good, the bad and the ugly
- Matching fabric to silhouette and purpose
- Why fabric choice can make or break a sustainable design
- Freya’s go to places for sourcing deadstock & vintage fabrics
- Assignment: Choose your fabric & order it
Week 4: Make It — Preparing for Production & What Happens Next
- Reviewing design and fabric ensuring everything is ready to start the sampling process
- From sketch to sample: what to expect
- Next steps once you have your sample
- Freya will then start the process of getting your pattern and sample made
- Assignment: wait 3-4 weeks for your piece to arrive