School Of Fashion

Course 3: Streetwear Design & Construction

Advanced streetwear: draft oversized and structural cuts, source the right textiles, and construct garments you can take to market.

Streetwear look styled and drafted by a School of Fashion student

In Course 3, learners will dive into the basics of tailoring with an emphasis on modern retro corporate wear and streetwear. They will learn the essential components to design polished corporate outfits while blending in streetwear aesthetics. Additionally, this course covers the design aspects of production, giving students the knowledge to bring their creations from the drawing board to the finished product.

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Elevate Your Creativity

Building directly upon the core skills mastered in the first two modules, Course 3 shifts your focus to the dynamic and fast-moving world of streetwear. In this level, translating contemporary retail trends into functional, stylish garments is of the utmost importance.

Through advanced pattern-making techniques, trend interpretation, and creative problem-solving, students will learn how to design original pieces from scratch and bring modern streetwear concepts to life — turning imagination into professionally constructed apparel. This course provides the exact expertise needed to break into the industry as a professional pattern maker, or to start your own clothing brand and work independently.

Phase 1: Trend Analysis & Design Concepts

Streetwear Trends & Ideation

Explore contemporary retail trends to design marketable streetwear collections and conceptualise original designs from a blank slate.

Sketch-to-Pattern Translation

Master the technical ability to look at a design or sketch and accurately draft the corresponding pattern from scratch.

Phase 2: Textile Sourcing & Behaviour

Fabric Selection & Sourcing

Learn how to source, test, and select the right materials for specific streetwear silhouettes when launching a brand or producing collections.

Incorporating Fabric Behaviour

Understand how different textiles behave and factor these characteristics directly into your pattern drafting and construction.

Phase 3: Advanced Pattern Making & Problem Solving

Technical Drafting for Streetwear

Adapt your foundational skills to draft oversized, relaxed, and structural streetwear cuts.

Pattern Puzzles & Calculations

Develop critical problem-solving skills, calculating precise ratios for different fabrics and treating pattern details like precision puzzle pieces.

Component Development

Master specialised pattern modifications for streetwear elements like hoods, pockets, and panelling.

Phase 4: Independent Studio & Construction

Independent Machine Mastery

Build the confidence to work independently in the classroom, handling high-end industrial equipment and specialised machinery with care.

Garment Assembly

Put your pattern work into actual practice by executing professional construction techniques for complex streetwear garments.

What Is Included

Comprehensive Course Materials

Step-by-step modules integrated directly into premium textile and drafting resources included with your enrolment.

High-End Industrial Machinery Access

Hands-on training using professional industrial equipment. Because these machines are a significant investment, this advanced level is strictly not for beginners.

Course Requirements & Materials

Tools & Equipment

Basic drafting tools carry over from Course 1 and Course 2; students only need to top up on essentials like pins and paper if necessary.

Fabrics

Fabric is not included in the course fee. Students will purchase their own materials based on the specific requirements of their assignments.

Course Details

Level

Advanced

Type

Practical, creative pattern drafting & streetwear construction

Prerequisite

Course 1 and Course 2

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