The Cutting Room Inc
1888 1st Ave West Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 1G5, Canada
The Cutting Room Inc
TERM: 14 WEEKS X 20/HRS = 280 HOURS
WEEKLY: LECTURE 8 HRS/WEEK. LAB 12 HRS/WEEK
INDUSTRY INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the various roles in the fashion industry.
Understand how all roles work together in bringing products to market.
BUILDING A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION PACKAGE
Introduction to building a spec sheet.
Use of software to produce industry-standard technical documents.
Understand how to prepare technical specification packages.
CONSTRUCTION
Overview / review of different seam constructions.
Identify construction details in a spec sheet.
Overview of trim items often found in apparel products.
BOM (Bill of Materials) are defined.
Build a BOM, estimating yields, minimum orders, etc.
Understand and prepare a production plan / calendar.
Identify fabric and trim lead times with suppliers.
Understand lab dips; color matching, and DTM (Dye to Match) trims.
TEXTILE SCIENCE
Textile fibers, yarn classification and numbering, texturing, spun yarn manufacturing and yarn testing.
Knitting and weaving fundamentals, and nonwovens.
Fabric preparation and fabric finishing.
Color – dyestuffs, pigments, digital and traditional printing methods.
Get to know where to source fabric.
PROTOTYPE BUILDING
Learn how to problem solving in manufacturing.
Be able to identify effective methods for tracking changes.
Producing a run – either sample or production, and what are the differences.
QC – working with production to identify and uphold quality standards.
Confirm and release approved tech packs.
Using tech packs, produce three samples at domestic factory
SOURCING
Understand the role of sourcing and determine best methods of use.
Learn about the pros and cons of factory allocation.
Learn how to confirm material souring.
Understand flow chart that runs between PD, Sourcing Mangers and Design
Using learned techniques, locate one overseas apparel manufacturer to produce a total of three samples, using tech packs created.
PRODUCTION & PLANNING
Understand basic factory flow.
Understand and prepare costing, estimating yields.
Produce a production plan using strict timelines.
Understand the role of finance.
PRESENTATION
Final project: Total of 4 manufactured garments; two garments domestically and 2 garments internationally.
Students will present their final presentation to peers, the Dean of The Cut Fashion Design Academy and the course instructor.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Minimum level | Advanced |
Maximum | 6 students |
Age range | 18 - 50 years old |
The Cutting Room, owned by apparel and production expert, Liza Deyrmenjian, was born in Vancouver and is the result of 25 years in the fashion and apparel industry. The Cutting Room is where it all happens—ideation and design, pattern making, sourcing, sampling, and production. It is also where beginners and seasoned designers alike come together to better their skills and learn new ones with The Cutting Room’s Fashion Design and Merchandising Academy—The Cut. With one foot in Vancouver and the other in New York City, The Cutting Room supports established fashion and lifestyle brands, coaches up-starts, and teaches the next generation of makers and doers through The Cut’s array of fashion design courses.
The nationality and age mix at The Cutting Room Inc varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Vancouver. These homes are often between 25 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.
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