4 months | In-class sessions | 340 hours of instruction
Includes access to more than 70 hours of video tutorials.
BECOME A SWIMWEAR DESIGNER.
$5,000.00
Partial payments as low as $194.00SELECT YOUR SCHEDULE
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What you'll learn
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Pre-requisites
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List of Materials
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During this immersive 4-month program, students will delve into the intricate process of conceiving, crafting, and organizing a stunning swimwear collection. From drawing inspiration to developing detailed illustrations, sourcing quality fabrics, mastering pattern making, refining sewing techniques, understanding costing, and constructing samples, participants will gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience.
Furthermore, students will embark on a transformative journey, building not just swimwear but also their brand identity and effective marketing strategies. They'll broaden their perspectives and gain real-world insights by engaging in two impactful field trips to garment factories in Miami.
Each week, participants will hone their practical skills in patternmaking and sewing, gaining a profound understanding of bathing suit anatomy and fit. Fueled by creativity and imagination, they will design marketable collections. Additionally, students will receive training in vital business, marketing, and legal aspects integral to the industry.
Upon completion, students will exit the course with a fully swimwear/resort wear collection primed for sampling, production, and sale, and even more exciting, they will showcase a 3-look collection during the Miami Art Basel Week 2024 Fashion Institute of Florida's fashion show.
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No prerequisites necessary to enroll.
LIST OF MATERIALS FOR PATTERNS FOR BATHING SUITS
(Pattern Making Kit sold at school with all materials listed below for $125)
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Pattern notcher
§ Pointed tracing wheel
§ Awl
§ French curve
§ 18"/48cm see through ruler
§ 24" hip curve
§ Tape measurer
§ Mechanical pencil
§ Eraser
§ Dull scotch tape
§ Paper scissors
§ Sharpie permanent marker
§ A roll of dotted pattern making paper$10.00
§ A roll of oak tag pattern paper $10.00
LIST OF MATERIALS FOR MAKING BATHING SUITS
§ 1 ½ yards of nylon spandex blend or polyester/ nylon
§ 1 yard of any printed nylon spandex blend or polyester fabric you will like to make a one piece bathing suit or two piece bathing suits.
§ 1 yard of lining (to line the bathing suits), which matches the color fabric.
§ 5 yards of elastic of ¼ widths.
§ 3 all purpose threads that match the color of the fabric.
§Overlock/ Serger Machine to complete assignments at home
Become a swimwear designer. 4 months course!
Monday, May 6 - Thursday, August 29, 2024
Monday and Wednesday from 10am - 4.30pm
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Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 3.30pm
Off Monday, May 27 for memorial weekend and July 1-4th
Terms: Students are responsible for buying all the materials and supplies for the course, including any mandatory textbooks. Make sure to read the "materials list" corresponding to this course or ask the school for one before paying for the course. Please obtain all of the requested supplies to ensure your ability to complete course assignments. The material list is updated every four months; course instructors can suggest extra supplies for the course not listed in the original material list.
Students need to be in class on time; instructors may deny entrance to class sessions if you are more than ten minutes late.
We take pride in our curriculum, and our students need to meet the school's expectations. The student is responsible for completing every class assignment; failure to do this will result in failing the course. When receiving a quiz, only a "B"/80 or more is a passing grade for our courses.
School staff may take pictures and videos for social media, and by attending this course, you agree to be pictured in any of those promotional materials.
Cancellation and refund policy: Space and schedules are limited at the Fashion Institute of Florida. Therefore, if students decide to cancel their registration for any reason within 15 days from their 1st day of class, they will pay a $100.00 cancellation fee. If students choose to cancel their registration for any reason within seven (7) days from their 1st day of class, they will pay a $200.00 cancellation fee. The course cost is not refundable after the 1st day of class. FIF reserves the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment and to postpone classes due to circumstances beyond the Fashion Institute of Florida's control. We make every effort to notify students of postponements and cancellations at least 48 hours before the first scheduled class. FIF may elect to postpone a course to receive additional registrations to meet minimum enrollment requirements. Refund and cancellation policies are strictly enforced.
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT US:
"For years I have been dreaming about becoming a fashion designer but always found it to be unattainable. This school has changed that.
I leave every class so confident and excited about what I have learned and can’t wait to come back. The schedule, class size, cost, and talent of the professors are almost too good to be true. But trust me, they are."
Taylor Dorry, Student - 2 APR 2019
"Hello Fashionistas! I really like taking classes at The Fashion Institute of South Florida. After many years of looking around for a good, affordable and flexible fashion school in Miami, I’m lucky enough to have found this. I have been learning so much with the classes and the schedule is very convenient for me. $$ is super inexpensive but yet professional. I’m almost ready to enter to fashion world and launch my own clothing label! All thanks to The Fashion Institute of South Florida!"
Krysalee Reye, Student - 15 SEP 2020
"I really enjoyed this course. It opened my thoughts and provided lots of new inspirational ideas. I always wanted to learn about fashion and what goes into garment production, so this course was exactly what I was looking for. The teachers are very friendly and they will help you with everything you need. Rucht was the best, she'll teach you everything she knows about fashion."
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