Fashion and Textiles introduces the students to the fascinating world of fashion. It provides an introduction to all the aspects related to fashion and textiles. It includes aspects related to the fashion industry and its different careers in design, manufacture, retail, marketing and promotion. Students will be able to distinguish between the characteristics and uses of different type of fibres and fabrics through hands-on classroom activities. They will also learn basic skills in fashion design and pattern making using Computer Aided Design software and will also produce clothing items and soft furnishings. Moreover, the students will focus on making the right fashion choices, for themselves and others, concerning design, style and colour. The course will enhance the students’ potential in creativity and the application of skills in the fashion and textiles industry.

Fashion and Textiles is offered in SEC route and AVC route. These are some of the topics done in our subject:

• Tie-dye
• Sewing
• Fashion design
• Interiors
• Curtain and cushion making