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The Fashion Design (FD) Program at Baltimore Design School is a three-year CTE program which focuses on the study of the fashion and garment industry with emphasis on the fashion business, basics of design, careers within fashion and apparel design construction.
From sophomore to senior year, students develop a global view of design and weigh decisions within the parameters of fashion from a business, cultural, technological, environmental, and socioeconomic context.
Fashion 101
In sewing and fashion design, a pattern is the template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto fabric before being cut out and assembled.
Draping for fashion design is the process of positioning and pinning fabric on a dress form to develop the structure of a garment design.
Tailoring is the art of designing, cutting, fitting, and finishing clothing.
From sketching to draping, fashion designers take many steps to ensure the success of their designs.
A successful apparel design requires the proper planning and preparation to present a clear idea for the look.
The pattern and fabric are crucial elements to a successful design.
All of the preparation pays off when designers sew, tailor, and watch their designs shine on the runway.
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Ashiara Freeman
Mixed Media, Grade 11
Garment construction
Grades 11 & 12
Students critique their work on forms.
BDS students practice making patterns.
Students receive hands-on instruction.
Small class sizes mean students get 1-on-1 support.