MFA
Medeey Couture
Welcome to Medeey Fashion Academy, a Women Wear Fashion Design School.
We offer both Pattern Drafting and Freehand methods of Tailoring.
FOUNDATION/BEGINNER CLASS
TRAINING REGISTRATION FEE #5,000
STARTER KIT #10,000 (Optional)
CERTIFICATION #5,000 (Optional)
N:B ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON REGISTRATION FOR 2 OR MORE COURSES
FOUNDATION AND
BEGINNERS CURRICULIM
Course Duration: 12 Weeks
A beginner’s course that centers on the freehand basic techniques of tailoring.
This course will ignite
the creative mind of the designer and at the end of this training, you would have gained the basic
knowledge required for a READY TO WEAR Clothing Line.
Please note that this Course CANNOT be taken alone, you're required to take the Foundation Course
(Beginner's Level)
DURATION: 12 weeks (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
TIME: 10am - 2pm (opening hours) Weekdays.
COURSE OUTLINE:
This training will discuss in details the following:
➢ WEEK 1
My Machine and I
Fashion Marketing, Business and Terminology
Tape rule Reading and Working with the machine
Straight, Curve and Shapes Sewing.
➢ WEEK 2
Basic Sewing Element
Zippers and Bands
Hook and Eyes / Buttons
Hemming and Basting Stitches
Other types of Stitches.
➢ WEEK 3
Fullness in Garment Construction
Gathers
Pleats
Flares
Darts and Tucks.
➢ WEEK 4
Tunics (Easy Wears)
Tunics
Iro and Buba
Maxis
Off Shoulder Maxis
Kaftans
Kimono
Boubou
➢ WEEK 5
Creative Design Class
➢ WEEK 6
Basic Dart
Basic Bodice (with easement)
Bust Dart- Shift or Sheath Dress Making
➢ WEEK 7
Basic Neckline s- Round Neck - U Neck- V Neck
Sweetheart – Keyhole
WEEK 8
Neckline Contouring and Tightening
Facing the Necklines
Basic Capes and Collars
➢ WEEK 9
Basic Sleeves - Sleeve Variations
Long Sleeve
Three-quarters
Short Sleeve
Cap Sleeves
➢ WEEK 10
Garment Construction
Basic Sewing Techniques
Interlining- Interfacing- Pockets (inner and outer)-
Clean Finishing
Style Interpretation (Ready-To-Wear)
FINAL PROJECT (2 weeks)
Fabric Pattern Creativity
Embellishment - Beadwork - Stoning- Appliqués
N:B ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
PAYMENTS for single courses are One-Offs INSTALLMENTS applicable to 2 or more courses (ask our
representative for Installments Payment Schedule)
You’d require a Sewing Machine at home for personal learning and assignments to aid faster
assimilation and practice.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS
TRAINING REGISTRATION FEE #5,000
STARTER KIT #10,000 (Optional)
CERTIFICATION #5,000 (Optional)
N:B ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON REGISTRATION FOR 2 OR MORE COURSES
INTERMEDIATE COURSE
PATTERN DRAFTING AND GARMENT CONSTRUCTION
Course Duration: 16 Weeks
This course focuses on Bespoke Tailoring (Asoebi/ Made-to-Measure). It is a practical class with
Garment Construction of various outfits in details.
At the end of this course, trainees would have gained skills enough to perfectly tailor custom made
outfits for clients and produce Ready-To- Wear in various sizes.
-Not Suitable for Beginners.
DURATION: 10 weeks (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
TIME: 10am - 2pm (opening hours) Weekdays.
COURSE OUTLINE:
This training will discuss in details the following:
➢ WEEK 1
Fashion Business and Marketing
Terminologies
Costing
Understanding the Human Body.
➢ WEEK 2
BASIC SKIRT BLOCK
Pencil/ Straight
A-Line / Skater
Komole Wrap
Mermaid skirt
6 pieces skirt
➢ WEEK 3
Circle skirt.
Double circle skirt.
High and Low skirt.
Gathered and pleated skirt
➢ WEEK 4
Basic Bodice Block
Bust Dart
Waist Dart
Slash and Spread
➢ WEEK 5
Basic Bodice Block
Bustier
Mid-Shoulder Dart
Princess Dart
Mono- strap
➢ WEEK 6
Off Shoulder
Yoke on bodice
Panel top
➢ WEEK 7
Basic Bodice Block (Natalie Bray)
➢ WEEK 8
NECKLINES
Sweetheart Neckline
Necklines Contouring and Tightening
Asymmetrical (One Shoulder) Neckline
Cowl Neck
Queen Anne neckline
➢ WEEK 9
Tube
Collared Neck
Halter Neckline
High Neck or Turtleneck
➢ WEEK 10
Keyhole Neckline Illusion Neckline
Strapless Neckline
Surplice Neckline (Wrap)
Built up Neckline
➢ WEEK 11
Sleeve Block
Short sleeve
Puff Sleeve
Bell Sleeve
Balloon Sleeve
Panel Sleeve
➢ WEEK 12
Sleeve with flare
Cap
Cape
Circle
Leg of Mutton
Slash and Spread in sleeve
➢ WEEK 13
BASIC TROUSER BLOCK
Trouser Variations
Straight
Bootcut
Palazzo
Shorts
Romper
Jumpsuit
➢ WEEK 14
Shirts
Corporate Dresses
Shirt Dresses
Water fall Jackets
Blazers
Shawl Neck
Double breasted Jackets
FINAL PROJECT (2 weeks)
N:B ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
PAYMENTS for single courses are One-Offs INSTALLMENTS applicable to 2 or more courses (ask our
representative for Installments Payment Schedule)
You’d require a Sewing Machine at home for personal learning and assignments to aid faster
assimilation and practice.
ADVANCE CLASS
TRAINING REGISTRATION FEE #5,000
STARTER KIT #10,000 (Optional)
CERTIFICATION #5,000 (Optional)
N:B ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON REGISTRATION FOR 2 OR MORE COURSES
ADVANCED FASHION DESIGN COURSE
Advanced Level
ADVANCED COURSE
A follow up course that further broadens the mind of the designer to latest tailoring techniques and styles.
At the end of this course, trainees would have acquired skills to tackle more complicated outfits especially
Red Carpet and Evening Wear designs.
-Not Suitable for Beginners
Pattern Drafting knowledge required for full in depth understanding of the Basics (Trainees may be
advised to undergo our FOUNDATION COURSE)
DURATION: 12 weeks (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
TIME: 10am - 2pm (opening hours) Weekdays
Weekends (ask our representative for details)
Class Available: Weekend and Weekdays.
Trainees are required to already know the Basic Blocks for easy adaptation for the Training - Freehand or
Pattern.
COURSE OUTLINE:
This training will discuss in details the following;
➢ WEEK 1
Introduction to Advanced Fashion Design
The Fashion Industry
Fashion Marketing
Fashion Business
Costing
Terminologies
Advanced Dart Manipulation Techniques
Slash and Spread
➢ WEEK 2
Advance Sewing Techniques
Interlining
Padding
Clean Finishing
French Sewing
Horse Hair Braid (uses and application)
Fabric Reconstruction and deconstruction
Fabric Embellishment
Lace Patchwork/ Appliques and Trimming
➢ WEEK 3
Illusion
Illusion Neckline
Illusion Bodice
Asymmetrical Neckline Illusion
Optical Illusion (with Nude effects)
➢ WEEK 4
Draping
Body/ Dress form Moulage
Bustier Bodice
Style lines
➢ WEEK 5
Corset and Draping
➢ WEEK 6
Corsetry
Hourglass and Waist Cinching Techniques
Over bust Corset
Under bust Corset
Corset (with readymade Bra Cup)
➢ WEEK 7
Corsetry (Continued)
Corset (with Padded Cup)
Busks
Boning and Caging (Rigilene, plastic and steel)
Lacing (Eyelets and Loops)
Modesty Panel
➢ WEEK 8
Structure in Garments
Structured Cone
Structured Bodice with Crinoline
Hip and Butt Padding
Exaggerated Sleeves and Peplum
Style Interpretation of complex styles
➢ WEEK 9 & 10
Bridal Wear (introduction)
Types of Bridal Wear
Bridal Wear Trends and Styles
Ball Gown (Adult / Little Bride)
FINAL PROJECT (2 weeks)
N:B ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
PAYMENTS for single courses are One-Offs INSTALLMENTS applicable to 2 or more courses (ask our
representative for Installments Payment Schedule)
You’d require a Sewing Machine at home for personal learning and assignments to aid faster assimilation and practice.