Fashion Accessories and Surface Ornamentation

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. demonstrate different techniques of making fashion accessories; and 2. explore creative knowledge in adding interesting decorative elements on the surface of fabrics.

This course will expose students to a new aspect of fashion different from the garment production process they have been exposed to. Students will be taught how to make fashion accessories such as bags, caps and shoes to complement sewn garments. Surface ornamentation is the decorative art used on the surface of garments which makes garments more attractive and beautiful. Students will be taught how to decorate fabrics by adding elements of interest such as sequins, beads, threads, tubes, wires and buttons among others