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Help in Fashion and Design

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The experience

Skill Instruction:

Teaching Techniques: Provide hands-on training in sewing, pattern making, fabric selection, and garment construction.
Fashion Design Basics: Teach basic design principles, color theory, and styling.
Workshop Facilitation:

Conduct Workshops: Organize and lead workshops on various fashion-related topics, such as creating custom designs, upcycling materials, or starting a fashion business.
Guest Speakers: Invite industry profess

What you offer

18 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 12 Per day

Fee pays for: Donation to project

Description: Volunteers contribute $12 per day of stay to cover food expenses and to finance the organization

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent English

Between 18 and 65 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

A fashion and design class for women, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, has been structured to offer a range of engaging and educational activities. These activities s aim to build both practical skills and confidence, while being sensitive to the participants' needs and backgrounds.

Activities & Shift

Basic Sewing Techniques
Introduction to Sewing Machines: Teach how to operate and maintain sewing machines.
Hand Sewing Basics: Cover essential hand stitches like the running stitch, backstitch, and hem stitch.
Pattern Making
Creating Patterns: Show how to draft basic patterns for garments.
Pattern Alteration: Teach how to modify patterns to fit different body shapes.Garment Construction

Simple Garments: Start with easy projects such as skirts, simple dresses, or tops.
Fitting and Adjustments: Guide participants on how to take measurements and adjust patterns for a perfect fit.
Fabric Knowledge

Fabric Types: Introduce different types of fabrics and their uses.
Textile Handling: Teach how to handle and prepare fabrics for sewing.
Fashion Illustration

Drawing Techniques: Show how to sketch fashion designs and concepts.

Rules

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