Graphic Design with Brandi R.

What I teach: SEWING! - How to thread and care for your machine - Easily fix machine problems like skipped stitches, needle breaks, tension troubles etc... - How to choose fabrics, threads and other materials that will keep your machine running at full capacity and result in quality projects - Recognize and utilize the best sewing machine feet to achieve the desired results - Learn the basics of installing zippers, sewing buttonholes and constructing perfect hems - Create beautiful embellishments like scallops, ruches, smocking, pin tucks ets... FASHION DESIGN! Detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of draping and patternmaking! Learn basic design principles–dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring– providing students with all the relevant information necessary to create designs with accuracy regardless of their complexity. - One of a kind pieces that YOU designed! - Create 'Knock offs' of your favorite pieces - Complete fitting corrections on your own garments FASHION ILLUSTRATION! (Traditional or Computer aided) Learn the basics of fashion illustration! Step-by-step drawing lessons that cover the fundamentals of fashion illustration. i.e. Drawing head and body proportions, choosing colors, and much more. + Learn how to create proportional TECHNICAL flat sketches! Learn the basics of computer-aided design in the fashion world! Easily create and edit designs of your choice on the computer in Adobe Illustrator!