Fashion Design & Collection Development
Fashion Design & Collection Development
Fashion Design & Collection Development
At VELVET, we don’t train students—we shape creators with their own identity. They don’t follow trends, they create their own language.
Our approach breaks away from traditional education: from the very first month, students design and construct.
Duration
18 months (with summer and Christmas breaks)
Price
Full program (5 workshops, one payment): $16,000 MXN
Upcoming Courses
August 24th
Services
Objective
Objective
To guide students through a structured, immersive process where they develop both the technical and creative skills required to design and build a fashion collection from concept to final presentation.
Throughout the program, students will learn to integrate design, illustration, pattern making, and garment construction into a unified workflow—allowing them to transform ideas into tangible pieces with clarity and intention.
The objective is not only to teach fashion design, but to develop authors with a defined visual identity and the ability to create original work.
Methodology
Methodology
80% practice / 20% theory
Project-based learning with real outcomes
Progressive garment development from the start
Simultaneous integration of:
Design
Illustration
Pattern making
Garment construction
Textile printing
Each module results in physical pieces and visual deliverables, not just theory.
Class Format
Class Format
Duration: 18 months (with summer and Christmas breaks)
Frequency: 2 days per week
Schedule: 2 hours per day
Total estimated: 290–310 hours
Class Format
Duration: 18 months (with summer and Christmas breaks)
Frequency: 2 days per week
Schedule: 2 hours per day
Total estimated: 290–310 hours
Outcomes
Editorial photoshoot or Velvet runway show
Professional portfolio
Creative and technical evaluation
Outcomes
Student Profile Upon Completion
Student Profile Upon Completion
By the end of the program, students will be able to:
Design a complete collection
Illustrate it professionally
Develop their own patterns
Construct garments
Present their work in editorial or runway format
Pricing
Pricing
Per workshop (2 months): $4,600 MXN
Monthly payment: $2,500 MXN
Full program (5 workshops, one payment): $16,000 MXN
Student Creations:
All Upcoming Classes:
PANTS
PANTS
Start date: May 18 to July 1, 2026
Days: Monday – Wednesday – Friday
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Cost: $4,600 MXN (one-time payment) or 2 payments of $2,600 MXN
Required material: Sewing machine. A materials list will be provided.
Limited spots available.
You will learn:
Taking measurements
Basic pants pattern drafting
Transformation of 2 pants designs
Hand sewing techniques
Sewing machine operation
Zippers, buttons, and waistbands
BLOUSES
BLOUSES
Start date: August 24
Days: Tuesday – Thursday – Saturday
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $4,600 MXN (one-time payment) or 2 payments of $2,600 MXN
Required material: Sewing machine. A materials list will be provided.
Limited spots available.
You will learn:
Taking measurements
Basic women’s blouse pattern drafting
Transformation of 3 blouse designs
Hand sewing techniques
Sewing machine operation
Zippers, buttons, waistbands, linings, and facings
FASHION DESIGN
FASHION DESIGN
Start Date: August 24
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Duration: 18 months
Cost:
Per workshop (2 months): $4,600 MXN
Monthly payment: $2,500 MXN
Full program (5 workshops, one payment): $16,000 MXN
Required material: Sewing machine and basic materials. A detailed materials list will be provided at the beginning of each workshop.
Limited spots available.
BUSTIER
BUSTIER
Topic: Bustier Design & Construction
Dates: June 19–20 & June 26–27
Duration: 2 weekends (4 sessions total)
More information coming soon…
PANTS
Start date: May 18 to July 1, 2026
Days: Monday – Wednesday – Friday
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Cost: $4,600 MXN (one-time payment) or 2 payments of $2,600 MXN
Required material: Sewing machine. A materials list will be provided.
Limited spots available.
You will learn:
Taking measurements
Basic pants pattern drafting
Transformation of 2 pants designs
Hand sewing techniques
Sewing machine operation
Zippers, buttons, and waistbands
BLOUSES
Start date: August 24
Days: Tuesday – Thursday – Saturday
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $4,600 MXN (one-time payment) or 2 payments of $2,600 MXN
Required material: Sewing machine. A materials list will be provided.
Limited spots available.
You will learn:
Taking measurements
Basic women’s blouse pattern drafting
Transformation of 3 blouse designs
Hand sewing techniques
Sewing machine operation
Zippers, buttons, waistbands, linings, and facings
FASHION DESIGN
Start Date: August 24
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Duration: 18 months
Cost:
Per workshop (2 months): $4,600 MXN
Monthly payment: $2,500 MXN
Full program (5 workshops, one payment): $16,000 MXN
Required material: Sewing machine and basic materials. A detailed materials list will be provided at the beginning of each workshop.
Limited spots available.
BUSTIER
Topic: Bustier Design & Construction
Dates: June 19–20 & June 26–27
Duration: 2 weekends (4 sessions total)
More information coming soon…
