Fashion Design Program | Little Rock | Arkansas Fashion School

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ABOUT AFS

FASHION STUDY PROGRAM

This is an 15-course program including the 1 prerequisite of Basic Tailoring. The program takes students through all aspects of planning and creating timeless fashions. Each course lasts 8 weeks with students attending classes once a week for 5 hours. Classes are offered Tuesday through Saturday. Training includes creating all types of flat pattern making and body draping as well as creating many styles of fully tailored garments from casual, business, and formal.

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PREREQUISITE

BASIC TAILORING

Students will develop and show basic sewing and tailoring techniques needed to succeed in their following courses. Such as different methods of hemming, waistbands, zippers, different darts, measurements, and other techniques.

CORE COURSES

ELECTIVES

Students learn basic costuming techniques like dying fabrics, making hats, making basic props, and weathering.

THE ART OF DRAPERY

Students build samples of different types of pillows, table topper, and drapes (e.g. Rock Pocket with Heather, Gathered Panel, Flat Panel Self Valance).

BASIC DESIGN 001

During this course the student will design patterns for skirts and will make doll- size example skirts. By the end of the course they will create 3 full- size skirts of choice.

Students will utilize additional designs in the drafting of sleeves (e.g. Shirtwaist sleeves, men’s two-piece sleeve), collars (Square Bertha), blouses, and jackets. Then Create a Sports Collar Jacket and Blouse with Yoke.

Students will design by draping on a mannequin. Students will show the process of draping in muslin, transferring that into patterns on paper, and completing their designs in mannequin size.

Students discover techniques for men’s wear. The differences in fit and tailoring. A Men's Vest and Slacks will be created by the end of the course.

INTERMEDIATE DESIGN 002

Students will create the patterns for blouses, sleeves, and collars. During this course, each student will apply the steps needed to create a blouse, dress sleeve, and collar. Students will create two fully completed blouses.

Students will examine in more detail how to make professional jackets (Shawl Collar, Blazer, Stand-up Collar Coat).

BODY DRAPING II

Draping a Bustier foundation, basic halter dress, sweet heart fitted dress, and a formal dress. Student will create a fully lined bustier and fully lined formal dress.

Students discover more techniques for men’s wear. A Men's Tuxedo Jacket and Tuxedo Shirt will be created by the end of the course.

ADVANCED DESIGN 003

Each student will draft flat patterns for various types of pants. Create a total of three pants by the end of the course, and learn several styles of pants pockets

Students will draft and construct types of capes, bolero jacket, and a formal dress.

BODY DRAPING III

Students will continue to develop their line of 14 garments, apply Ruching techniques, large structured draping elements, and cut out shapes to three formal designs.

Students will discover how to line two types of garments, a kick pleat skirt and lined pants. Then they will construct the two fully lined garments along with a fully lined Jacket

Students will create patterns for outer wear, several types of coats. The student will choose and complete one fully lined suit comprised of a Lined Jacket and bottom, and one fully lined coat.

Students will analyze designs created by Jamileh Kamran and other alumni designers for inspiration, and then create one wedding gown of their own design.

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