Knitwear For Fashion Intermediate Short Course

About this course

Participants develop a fashion knitwear project through practical work with pattern calculation, garment trims and machine-based construction. The course covers assembly using a knitting machine, overlocker and linker, allowing learners to bring several techniques together in a final design and garment if they choose. It extends textile skills into a fashion context and includes work that can contribute to a portfolio.

What you'll learn

• Calculate patterns for fashion knitwear projects
• Create a variety of knitted garment trims
• Assemble knitwear garments using a knitting machine, overlocker and linker
• Combine selected techniques in a final knitwear design and garment

Is this course right for you?

This intermediate course is intended for learners who already have experience using a knitting machine and want to develop textile skills in a fashion context. Previous garment-making experience is not required, but the course expects participants to work at a level beyond basic machine-knitting techniques.

• Prior knitting-machine experience is required
• A beginners’ knitting-machine course or similar prior study is recommended
• Previous garment-making experience is not required
• The project work can contribute to portfolio development