Adobe Illustrator for Footwear and Apparel Designers

From 20.2 £ /h

Adobe Illustrator is a great tool to bring your designs to life. I will teach you the simplest way to create line art and colourized flats for your design portfolios and interest.
I will guide you through the process of scanning or uploading your own hand-drawn sketches into the program and then guide you through the process of creating 'flats'. These are industry-standard CADs (Computer Aided Designs) that will help you translate your idea into something incredible and alive.

Extra information

You will need a laptop and a mouse as well as either the Adobe Illustrator software or a creative cloud account.

Location

Online from South Africa

About Me

I am a design professional working in the footwear and apparel space.
I love teaching and sharing knowledge and I really love working with young creative minds.
I am a passionate creator with a view on creating brands that are sustainable and environmentally kind.

Education

Footwear Design - Italy
Footwear Innovation - The Netherlands
Sustainability - Online
Graphic Design- Durban, South Africa
Circular Economy Specialist- Online
CMF Certification- Portland USA

Experience / Qualifications

I have been in the industry for over 10 years and have accumulated tons of qualifications and experiences.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Chinese

Spanish

Afrikaans

Skills

Fashion design

Adobe illustrator

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Renaud

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Trainer for 10 years, I offer to support you in your learning of Illustrator software by working on concrete examples.

My experience as a trainer allowed me to sharpen my teaching techniques. I adapt to the level of the student to help him master the tools offered by this software.

Brigitte

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The tutoring class will be specified to the student's needs. I can teach the basics or give advanced classes in fashion design including technical design, draping, pattern making, sewing techniques, fitting and embroidery.
This for example includes
Women's wear concept, draping, pattern making, sewing techniques, fitting
evening and bridal
corsets/bustiers
active sportswear
body contour design
street wear
lace application, embellishments and embroidery
pants, jackets, coats, dresses, gowns, etc.
Men's wear concept, sewing, pattern making, fitting

Nassim

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Learn how to use Gerber Accu Marck V9

Creation of industrial cutting patterns

Placement on Gerber

Size grading (practical examples)
For student textile technicians
For workers also engineers or technicians

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n this course I will show you how to upcycle your T-shirt by changing some details and giving it a new shape. Instead of throwing it away, you create a new garment.

You will learn how to change a garment by altering the shilouette, increasing the neckline, changing the sleeves, adding an elastic band.

You can apply this knowledge to all kinds of garments and start to upcycle your clothes.

Anna

5.0

(23)

"Online courses customized to fit your specific needs."

Hello, my name is Anna.
I am a fashion designer and a creative consultant with over 3 years of experience in luxury fashion. I am employed at Cecilie Bahnsen, a Danish-based brand, and hold a degree from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp.
My goal is to support you, motivate you, and show you the endless opportunities and creative abilities you have. Together we will build a strong portfolio and find the right fashion school or job application. I could be your mentor for your university projects or even collaborate with you. I aim to meet the needs of each individual, get you to know your personality, acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses, and use them in your favor.

My experience covers countries like:
- UK (UAL Colleges)
- BE (Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp)
- US (Parsons School of Design/FIT/Pratt)
- IT (Polimoda/ Instituto Marangoni/ IED)
- NL (ArtEZ Institute of the Art/AMFI
- And many more upon request

For the portfolio course, I can cover the following:

1. DRAWING AND RESEARCH
Fashion drawing
Illustration / Different techniques (like pastels, inks, watercolors, pencils, and markers)
Color cards (introduction to research)
Visual Communication
Presentation and Layout

2. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
From research to the development of silhouettes and sketches
Finding strong designs that reflect your concept.
Make samples and fabric experimentations (paper toiles/shapes/prints/textiles/ garment development)
Color rendering
Building the portfolio (gathering all the work together/ layout)
Communicating your ideas of your portfolio built out

3. PRESENTATION AND CONTENT
Portfolio refinement / last changes/ selection of the skills
Examples of other student's portfolio
Presentation skills
Interview presentation

LEVELS
The course is for all levels (School graduates, undergraduates, postgraduates, and anyone interested in a fashion career).

Nancy

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(23)

Formerly Fashion Designer for Balenciaga and Fashion Editor for Vogue Italia and NUICONS Swiss Magazine, I offer you the opportunity to use both pencil and stylus in some personalised courses.

I adapt the content and exercises of each session to the level and interests of each student. These are personalised sessions during which you will work to unleash your creativity, and then be able to continue progressing on your own.

Topics may include finding inspiration, creating a fashion collection, techniques for drawing fashion figures, and working with software such as Photoshop and InDesign.

STYLISM :
- Introduction to silhouette drawing
- Body proportions (male and female)
- Fashion sketches
- Colouring with Pro Marker
- Mastering materials with the Pro Marker
INFOGRAPHY :
- Illustrator and Photoshop software
- Technical drawing
- Digital colouring

(level2)
ARTISTIC DIRECTION:
- Creation and follow-up of personal collections
- Research and creation of moodboards
- Creation of collection plan
- Creation of technical data sheets
- basic course on garment assembly with knowledge of materials/fabrics

FASHION COMMUNICATION :
- History of fashion and fashion news
- Creation of newsletters
- Press release creation
- How to write a fashion articles ect...
- Tips and trick Fashion post

Yassine

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Lessons will explore branding and identity design, teaching students how to build cohesive brand systems that stand out. Additionally, we’ll explore how to approach design with a "pro mindset"—from concept to execution—and touch on user experience (UX) principles to ensure designs are both visually engaging and user-friendly. Perfect for aspiring designers looking to elevate their skills and think strategically in any creative field.

David

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Unleash your creativity with Adobe Illustrator!
In this hands-on graphic design course, you'll learn essential design techniques, including logo development, creating eye-catching flyers and cards, as well as preparing files for professional printing.
Perfect for beginners and aspiring designers, this course will equip you with the skills to bring your ideas to life with precision and style.
We can design something together from the ground up, or you can bring an existing project for guidance, refinement, and review.
The content, class duration and location (virtual or physical) can be customised to meet your specific needs and goals.

Iggyross

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(23)

This class provides an in-depth introduction to traditional Savile Row bespoke pattern cutting, taught using industry-standard methods practiced on Savile Row today. Students will learn how to draft, manipulate, and refine bespoke patterns to achieve balance, comfort, and the distinctive Savile Row silhouette.

The course focuses on developing a deep understanding of body structure, posture, and proportion, enabling students to create truly bespoke patterns tailored to the individual client. Emphasis is placed on precision, hand-drafted techniques, and the practical application of pattern cutting principles used in professional bespoke tailoring houses.

This class is suitable for beginners with basic garment knowledge as well as experienced tailors looking to strengthen or refine their bespoke pattern cutting skills.

What Will Be Taught

1. Foundations of Savile Row Pattern Cutting
Tools, materials, and working methods used on Savile Row
Understanding body anatomy, posture, and balance
Taking accurate bespoke measurements

2. Drafting the Bespoke Jacket Pattern
Drafting the forepart, side body, and back
Creating a clean and balanced coat draft
Establishing chest, waist, and skirt proportions
Shoulder line, neck point, and armhole construction

3. Trouser Drafting
Drafting the forepart and back, creating a clean and
balanced silhouette.

4. Pattern Manipulation & Style Development
Adjusting patterns for different body types
Creating various Savile Row silhouettes
Style adaptations for lapels, pockets, and skirt shapes

5. Fitting Adjustments & Pattern Corrections
Reading fitting issues from baste fittings
Correcting balance, suppression, and posture issues
Transferring fitting changes back to the paper pattern

6. Professional Working Practices
Industry standards used in Savile Row houses
Pattern organisation, storage, and reuse
Developing consistency and accuracy in cutting

Alejandro

5.0

(23)

Fashion design encompasses everything from the initial concept to its execution in fabric. In this course, we will review the entire process, from the initial planning stages, including research into references, silhouettes, and so on, to the details of garment construction: pattern making, basic alterations, fabric selection and sewing techniques, as well as sewing on trims (zippers, buttons, etc.).

Ideal for people who want to learn to sew their own clothes, the course can focus on the more technical aspects (pattern making and sewing) if desired.

Blagojche

5.0

(23)

Graphic design is one of those skills that looks simple from the outside but has real depth to it. Whether you're starting from zero or already know your way around the basics, these lessons are designed to help you build a solid foundation and develop the kind of creative thinking that actually gets you somewhere in this field.

I've been working as a graphic designer for 16 years, across branding studios, creative agencies, and product teams. I currently work as a Head of Graphic Design, and I've spent the last four years teaching and mentoring designers at all levels, including at Brainster Academy and Monday Academy. I bring that same industry-level perspective into every lesson.

What we cover depends on where you are and where you want to go, but typically includes design principles, typography, layout and grids, color theory, composition, vector illustration, and design for both print and digital. We work with industry-standard tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, taught in a way that fits into a real professional workflow, not just isolated exercises.

Every session is personalized. We work through real projects and practical tasks rather than just theory, so you're building skills you can actually use. You'll also get honest, constructive feedback throughout, the kind that helps you grow faster than going it alone.

These lessons are open to complete beginners, self-taught designers looking to fill gaps, students, and working professionals who want to level up. If you're serious about graphic design, I'd love to work with you.

Ofure

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Fashion design can feel overwhelming when you are trying to build a portfolio, apply to university, improve your fashion projects or create your own collection. You may have strong ideas, but not know how to turn them into clear research, professional drawings, a commercial range or work that looks ready for the fashion industry.

I am an industry fashion designer with experience across womenswear, youthwear, jersey, leisurewear, casualwear, partywear, graphics, product development and commercial collection building. I currently work in supplier-side fashion design, developing trend-led product for major high-street retail. I have also worked across girlswear, boyswear, menswear, luxury swimwear and private luxury collection development for high-profile clients.

In these lessons, I can help you understand how fashion design works in the real industry. We can work on portfolio development, university portfolio preparation, trend research, customer research, mood boards, colour palettes, fabric direction, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CADs, technical fashion drawings, range building, tech packs and final presentation.

I can also help you build your own commercial fashion design collection from concept to final outcome. This includes understanding your target customer, developing a strong design direction, creating a balanced range, refining silhouettes, choosing colours and fabrics, and presenting your work in a way that feels polished, current and professional.

My main specialism is womenswear and youth-market fashion, especially trend-led product for teenage to young adult customers. I can also support projects across girlswear, boyswear, menswear and swimwear, helping you understand how design changes depending on age range, customer, fit, fabric, price point and brand direction.

My teaching style is friendly, practical and honest. We will look at your current level, your goals and what your work needs in order to improve. The aim is to help you gain confidence, develop stronger ideas and create fashion work that feels ready for university, internships, placements, graduate roles or your own brand.

Stephanie

5.0

(23)

I am a passionate and dedicated sewing tutor with a strong interest in helping individuals learn and improve their sewing skills, whether as beginners or those looking to advance their knowledge. I specialize in teaching sewing techniques, garment construction, pattern drafting, fabric understanding, and practical sewing methods in a simple and easy-to-understand way.

My teaching approach focuses on patience, creativity, and hands-on learning, ensuring that students gain both confidence and practical skills they can apply independently. I believe sewing is not just a skill but a valuable craft that empowers creativity, self-expression, and even business opportunities.

I am committed to creating a comfortable and encouraging learning environment where students can grow at their own pace, ask questions freely, and develop the confidence to create beautiful, well-finished pieces. My goal is to make sewing enjoyable, practical, and rewarding for every learner.

Milana

5.0

(23)

📍 This is NOT another course. This is a mentoring 1:1 design program where you don't wander around — you learn to think like a designer.

Whether you need:
🎨 theory (composition, colors, typography)
🖥️ learn or upgrade software skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign...)
📚 or a combination of both - the classes are personalized to you and your pace.
👉 If you already have basic knowledge, we can work together on creating and arranging your portfolio - so that it shows your creativity
🌿 I am a designer with 17 years of experience and 9 years of formal education. Under my mentorship, you will get practical advice, help with active projects, support and clarity at every step. I guide you through the process until you become an independent designer, ready for international clients, freelance projects or full-time remote positions.

📩 Send me a message and book your appointment.
Your first step towards professional design can start today. ✨

Barbara

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(23)

This mentoring program is designed for artists, designers, photographers, fashion professionals and creative practitioners who want to strengthen their portfolio, CV and project presentation materials.

Whether you are applying for a university program, master's degree, residency, grant, award, exhibition opportunity or professional position, we will work together to develop a clear and compelling presentation of your work.

Sessions are highly practical and tailored to your specific goals. We can review and improve portfolios, artist statements, project dossiers, CVs, motivation letters and application materials. We can also work on project development itself, helping you select the most relevant works, strengthen concepts, improve feasibility and highlight research, process and contextual references.

The mentoring process can also help identify strengths, gaps and future development opportunities, providing a clearer direction for your professional growth.

Meaningful results can often be achieved in as few as three sessions. After our first meeting, we will define the most effective path based on your objectives and current materials.