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Fashion design is a form of art and one that is often associated with the most glamorous of people and world locations – Paris, Milan, New York. Students commonly rush to fashion design courses with their hopes and aspirations firmly fixed on mixing with the rich and famous and possibly one day being one of the jet set. But while this can be a reality, as with so many industries, only a few of the very talented and/or lucky ones ever make it to these giddy heights. For most the reality is far more mundane. And even for those who do reach the top, it is not an easy path and the work of a fashion designer is far harder than many people realise.

Depending on the size of the company and amount of experience, the fashion designer can be involved in any one, some, or all of the design process. The design process is the whole set of events that have to take place to get an idea into production. It begins with research into trends to identify the broad context in which the collection will be presented. Fabric must be chosen, sketching completed, designing produced, patterns drawn and cut. Draping may be required. Then there is the cutting and the initial construction.

Fittings and alterations will have to be done followed by notions and trims. Now a sample is ready. From this grading can be done to produce the same piece in different sizes. Finally the garment can go to production.

What many students don’t realise is that knowing as much of this process as possible will make them a better designer, especially the construction phase. Many students have fanciful ideas of simply sketching out amazing creations for others to make. But without a good knowledge of patternmaking and sewing techniques, the designer is very limited in what designs they can come up with that can actually be produced.

The first thing any aspiring fashion designer should do is learn to sew. Courses in Dressmaking and Sewing are now being offered at ITS Tutorial School in Hong Kong.