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Nicola
- Rate £18
- Response 1h

£18/hr
1st lesson free
- Sewing
- Fashion Design
- Embroidery
- Knitting
- Weaving
Second-year fashion design student and stylist sharing general lessons in fashion, catered to the interests of the student. From technical practices, industry processes, styling tips, fashion history,
- Sewing
- Fashion Design
- Embroidery
- Knitting
- Weaving
Lesson location
Recommended
Nicola is a respected member of our tutor community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Nicola
I am a university student passionate about sharing my love of fashion, ancient history and visual art with others, through engaging lessons aimed at assisting your personal learning needs.
I love dance, all types of music, Formula 1, and movies.
I am currently learning Italian and would love to learn more languages in the future.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Within my fashion classes, I am interested in sharing my knowledge and skills with other people interested in learning about the fashion system.
Together we can cover a variety of topics such as:
Technical Practices:
- Reading and creating sewing patterns
- Embroidery techniques (Tambour, Goldwork, Bead and Thread)
- Using a domestic sewing machine
- Seam finishing techniques
- Basics of hand and machine knitting
- Technical sketches (using Adobe Illustrator)
- Pattern placements and pattern repeats (Adobe InDesign)
- Creating a Portfolio
- Fashion Illustrations
Industry Processes:
- Learning about the variety of roles and people involved in the industry
- What is involved in a Fashion show
- The process of designers and how what they produce evolves into a final work
Styling:
- Looking at proportions of the body in relation to different silhouettes
- Color theory
- Micro-motifs in dress
- Helping you discover your style to feel more confident when dressing.
- Assistance can also be given for specific dress codes and events
- The different dress codes (White tie, Black tie, Formal, Cocktail, Business Formal, Business Casual, Smart Casual, etc)
Fashion History:
- Exploring a variety of designers over time, what they popularized and how
- How external global factors influenced the evolution of fashion during different time periods
- Fashion Photography
Fashion Psychology:
- Exploring motifs, styles, aesthetics, and symbolism that cultivate subconscious affiliation within art, history, and popular culture, and how this influences how people are perceived.
- In particular, we will discuss and explore the role of “The Suit”
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
An exceptional communicator with a thoughtful and considerate nature.
Nicola has consistently excelled in History throughout her schooling, reflecting her genuine passion for learning and intellectual curiosity. She has a remarkable ability to communicate with people of all ages and backgrounds, making even complex subjects engaging and accessible.
Highly organised, articulate and mature beyond her years, Nicola takes great pleasure in sharing her knowledge and helping others develop a deeper understanding of the subjects she is passionate about.
She possesses that rare combination of knowledge, patience and genuine enthusiasm that makes a natural teacher.
A born educator and an absolutely delightful young lady.Nicola is a great worker and is always so willing to help students do better! I highly recommend Nicola for Ancient History; she is very knowledgeable on the subject.
I highly recommend Nicola as a Superprof for Ancient History, Art and English. She is knowledgeable, engaging and passionate about her subjects, with a wonderful ability to make complex topics clear and interesting. A great choice.
Nicola brings deep subject knowledge and a genuine passion for ancient history and art.
As a family member I have seen Nicola create an encouraging learning space by building trusting relationships and tailoring her support to each student’s individual needs.View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- £18
Pack prices
- 5h: £90
- 10h: £180
free lessons
The first free lesson with Nicola will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- £18/h
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