Pattern design with sewing is the foundation for all work within fashion, tailoring and stage costume.

This is our preparatory programme. It is focused on the technical skills within pattern design and sewing. You will also study colour and form in order to encourage your creative thinking and to develop your individual design process.

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The programme

During the programme, you as a student will learn about both garment – and detail sewing and how to design basic patterns as well as more advanced women’s-, men’s and children’s garment designs. You will also learn about alternative techniques, such as draping. You will gain experience on being responsible for the product from the initial idea to the finished garment, and at the end of the year, for a full collection.

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Part of the programme you will be working independently, although always supervised and supported by your teacher. There is a lot to learn during this 40 weeks-programme and we work at a pretty high pace. In order to keep up, you need to be knowledgeable of and experienced in sewing.

The programme includes projects, lectures and study visits focused on sustainability.

Upon completion of my studies

After completing your studies, you are eligible to apply to several more advanced programmes within the fields of textile, fashion and art in Sweden or abroad. Many of our students apply for our own Higher Vocational Education-programmes.

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Why should I train within the field of pattern design and sewing?

Regardless of whether you view this programme as a great foundation for further studies or if you want to start working straight away, there is an exciting and broad job market here in Sweden. The Swedish fashion industry is growing and there are numerous both small and large fashion companies and clothing retailers who are in need of your expertise. In Sweden alone, the yearly fashion industry turnover is 300 billion Swedish crones.