KIDS FASHION DESIGN ACADEMY K-12 + Adults
The First RevolutionarY Fashion Design Program Since 2011
The First Virtual Pre-recored Classes For All Ages
Lessons 1-2 Passion & NextGen
4 hours
The first lesson Sewing fast and easy: These lessons cover the basics of sewing and help students develop essential sewing skills.
Second lessons History Of Fashion: A deep dive into the acient times of fashion, that have greatly influenced the industry. Includes learning necklines, sleeves, and shilouttes.
Lesson 3 & 4 Passion & NextGen
4 hours
Learn To Draw Technical Sketches: Students learn to draw technical sketches which is a critical skill for all fashion designers. They will use my 3 -T Method to 6 or more necklines. (NextGen Only)
Lesson 5 Passion & nextGen
2 hours
Measuring The Body and Using a Spec Sheet: Students learn how to measure the their own body and create a spec sheet to accurately record their measurements and capture their designs.
Modular 2 Pre-Recored Lessons
Why Take each Step: Each step of the curriculum is designed to build upon the skills and knowledge gained from the previous lesson, leading students towards their final goals of creating their clothes. The lessons on sewing, technical sketches, and pattern making are essential skills for all fashion designers, while history of fashion design and hand drawing technical sketches provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the industry leading to entrepreneurship.
Lesson 6 Passion & NextGen
2 hours
Learn how to use trend boards, given access to Tina's Predication of coming upcoming trends.
Students will learn to shop for the correct fabric chooses, colors and trims.
Learn the difference between woven & knits.
Lesson 7 NextGen & MASTER CLASS
2 hours
Technical Sketching: Students will create their first technical sketch of their first design.
Passion Level with receive a pattern in the mail monthly based on their spec sheet measurements.
Lesson 8 PASSION/NEXTGEN/MASTER CLASS
2 hours
Spec Sheets: All students in PASSION, NEXTGEN/ MASTER CLASS will receive a downloadable free PDF spec sheet, and learn how to read and fill it out correctly.
Material Lists : Free Downloadable PDF to shop for the materials needed to get ready for their next class which is available once they successfully completed each lesson via email.
Modular 3 & 4 - DRAFTING & MAKING PATTERNING
LESSON 9 Drafting
Drafting: Students learn to draft a pattern using a Tina's 3-T Method.
Material List: A comprehensive list of materials and tools needed to complete each project.
Free PDF Downloabal Glossary Of Appare; Terms.
NEXTGEN/MASTER CLASS
Lesson 10 Pattern-making
- Pattern -Making: Students learn how to make a pattern from their draft, taking their designs from sketch to reality.
- A unique method 3-T Method designed by Tina Melo to get from A-B quickly and easier than any other college or university class.
NEXTGEN/MASTER CLASS
Lesson 11 Cutting Out 1st Muslin
Lesson 11 Cutting Out 1st Muslin
Sewing, cutting & pinning First PROTO:
Students will repeat their pinning & cutting techniques.
Students learn how to layout out fabric
pin & cut correctly.
Students will learn how to take each pattern piece and sew in the correct order.
PASSION/ NEXTGEN/MASTER CLASS
Lesson 12 Pattern Correction
Lesson 11 Cutting Out 1st Muslin
Making Corrections (if any) to draft and pattern.
NEXTGEN/MASTER CLASS
Lesson 13 Final Design
SEWING FINAL DESIGN:
After corrected patterns are complete. We repeat the sewing process again.
NEXTGEN/MASTER CLASS
