Professional touch-ups
Learn to master retouching techniques and improve productivity for all types of ready-to-wear and haute couture products.
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Training location
For all people, regardless of region or country of residence, who can participate 100% in person in Pézenas
Prerequisites
How to use a flatbed stitcher and overlock machine, understand instructions to assemble parts, proficiency in french, english, or italian
Accessible to all
Accessible to students with a disability after assessment of their ability to adapt to material and technical constraints
Course overview
Acquire expertise in retouching all types of ready-to-wear and haute couture products, and implement the appropriate retouching techniques in compliance with expected criteria and performance.
Upon completion of your training, you will have mastered all the steps involved in basic alterations and clothing transformation.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, you will have learned:
- study of measurement
- the technique of rapid execution
- study of the material
Outline and content
We have designed a comprehensive training program based on 80% practice and 20% theory, and focusing on two learning areas:
Pratice (72h) :
- creating basic assemblies
- study of different hems for trouser bottoms and skirt bottoms: lapels, false hems, slit hems, shaped hems...
- study of bending, cutting and pinning ( pliers, cut-outs, extensions)
- ironing and quality control (self-monitoring)
- search time and cost (quality/price ratio)
Theory (18h) :
- textiles
- haberdashery
- morphology (basic lines, position, attitude)
- prototype design
Course access
Entry is possible at any time of the year, following an interview to establish the candidate's profile and needs. To be able to take part in the course, there will be a test on the stitcher to measure dexterity and understanding of instructions.
Duration and schedule
The course lasts a total of 90 hours spread over 10 weeks.
- permanent entry / exit
- a small group (maximum 5 people)
Classes are held twice a week, from Monday to Friday, according to ESDMI's availability. You can contact us to schedule and get more information.
Technical resources
Professional sewing workshop equipped with:
- technical platform comprising industrial flatbed stitchers, automatic thread cutters and industrial overlock machines
- semi-industrial machines for a wide range of jobs
- invisible hems machine
- industrial electric cutter
- dual-drive machine
- industrial buttonhole machine
- embroiderer machine
- coating machines
- ironing equipment
- high tables for cutting
- male/female mannequins and one adjustable female mannequin (size 38 to 52)
- technical and pedagogical pattern sheets based on Rosa Addabbo's method (square, parrot, light table, etc.)
- haberdashery
- break room
Evaluation methods
The evaluation will include a complete touch-up as well as an on-the-spot satisfaction questionnaire.
Supporting special needs
Our courses are accessible to people with reduced mobility, sensory impairments or any other disability. Please contact us to discuss any possible accommodations if necessary.
