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How to translate your creative vision into a three-dimensional garment ?
In this program, you will learn the fundamentals of draping by constructing a canva on a studio bust, then personalizing it based on your artistic inspirations.

Audience

This program is open to participants aged 16 and above who wish to acquire a basic understanding of pattern making, sewing and apply this knowledge to their own creative ideas.

The small number of students allows the trainer to adapt to the level and objectives of each student.

Practical information

Type:
Summer School program
Format:
Short format
Duration:
2 weeks (60 hours)
Next session:
13-24 July 2025

Classes will be held Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5:30 pm. There will be no classes on Tuesday, July 14th, due to the national holiday.

Fees:
€1950 incl. VAT

Summer School programs may be combined with each other to form longer courses (-10% discount on the second cheapest program).

Language:
English
Location:
Campus Austerlitz

34 quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris

Audience

This program is open to participants aged 16 and above who wish to acquire a basic understanding of pattern making, sewing and apply this knowledge to their own creative ideas.

The small number of students allows the trainer to adapt to the level and objectives of each student.

© Mathieu Baumer

Program

This course is ideal for those who want to build a foundational knowledge of draping and apply these basics to their own creative ideas. With a limited number of participants, instructors can adapt to each student's skill level and goals.

This course emphasizes personal research and creative development, with the tangible outcome of producing a finished product. It combines an introduction to technical skills with creative exploration.

Objectives

  • Understand the basics of draping and garment design on a studio bust
  • Learn to adapt foundational techniques to your own creative style
  • Use a personal mood board to learn how to convey your creative universe through a cohesive selection of visual references

Program

Study and Creation of a Basic Skirt Prototype

  • Volume creation
  • Draping a half-canva in 3D on a studio bust
  • Correcting and flattening the canva
  • Analyzing the relationship between shape and fabric
  • Transforming the basic skirt into a kilt skirt

Trends and Creative Process

  • Understanding how trends work
  • Analyzing an artist’s or designer’s style and creative process
  • Illustrating your own creative world
  • Personalizing the skirt created, guided by your own creative inspirations

Tutors

You will be guided by two professors from the Institut Français de la Mode, each specializing in complementary areas: artistic design and draping.

Certificate

At the end of the program, a certificate of participation in the Summer School is issued to participants who have attended all courses.

How to apply

To register, simply fill in the online form and pay the required deposit. On receipt of the online form, the application is studied by the Summer School team. Once the application has been accepted, an email is sent specifying the payment schedule for the balance of the registration fee. If the application is not accepted, the deposit will be refunded.

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What they have to say

Summer School: Manfredi

Meet Manfredi Chiessi, participant of the Hands-on Fashion Workshop at IFM. How do you translate your creative vision into a three-dimensional garment? In this Summer School program at IFM, you will learn the fundamentals of draping by constructing a canvas on a studio bust, then personalizing it based on your artistic inspirations.

IFM Summer School

Institut Français de la Mode offers one- to two-week programs in Design, Management, and Craftsmanship, providing an immersive introduction to key areas of the fashion and creative industries.

Programs include:

  • Courses taught by IFM faculty
  • Creative and collaborative workshops
  • Guided visits to emblematic cultural and industry sites
  • Meetings with designers and professionals

Frequently asked questions

Application process

How can I apply?

On reception of the application form, the application is reviewed by the Summer School team. Once the application is accepted, the participant will receive a confirmation email with the instructions for payment (deposit and balance of the registration fee).

Please note that registration is confirmed only after payment of the deposit.

Fees & Scholarship

Can I apply for a scholarship?

IFM scholarships are available thanks to the generous sponsorship of the IFM Foundation. They are reserved for High-School Summer programs only.

Scholarships are available in a limited number and are need-based. They may cover up to 75% of tuition fees and are restricted to one demand per year and per participant. In case of registration to several programs, one grant only can be given.

Campus

Are travel and accommodation costs included?

Travel and accommodation costs in Paris are the responsibility of each participant. IFM can recommend, upon request, different options for accommodation and help foreign students in organizing their stay.

Practical information

What are the registration procedures for foreign students?

Participants from outside the European Union must ensure, if necessary, that they have a valid visa for France. Upon request and after full payment of the course, IFM will send the participant a letter confirming registration in order to support the visa application. IFM will also send you a visa guide upon request.

Important: 15 calendar days are necessary for consular authorities to treat visa request, sometimes longer in the high season.

If you are non-French you must ensure you are covered by your health insurance during your stay.