Learn fashion design, pattern cutting, sewing techniques, and creative design flexibly at your own pace. This self-funded option is for individuals who wish to work independently with digital learning materials and do not require a fixed full-time structure.
This online fashion design further education course has been developed for self-funded individuals who wish to build or expand their knowledge flexibly. You will work independently using digital content and can adapt your learning times to your job, family, and everyday life.
The focus is on design and craft-related topics from fashion design, pattern cutting, sewing techniques, and tailoring.
The offer is not a classic vocational training, not a university degree and not a fixed AZAV full-time measure. It is a flexible self-payer option for independent online learning.
You learn independently and without fixed daily lesson times. This allows you to work through the content at your own pace and integrate it flexibly into your daily routine.
No individual assessment or mandatory learning control will take place with this self-funded option. Support will be provided for technical questions, organisational matters, and general comprehension queries.
For the practical exercises, you will require a suitable workspace, a sewing machine, and the respective fabrics, tools, and materials.
The content combines creative design with craft fundamentals. You will gain insight into key areas of fashion design and can complete practical exercises independently.
Foundations of design, development of one's own ideas, shapes, proportions and creative design processes.
Introduction to figurines, proportions, rendering clothing and the visual development of personal fashion ideas.
Fundamentals of taking measurements, drafting patterns, and understanding fit and construction.
Basics of using a sewing machine, as well as insights into seams, hems, fastenings and processing.
Properties of various substances and materials, and their significance for design and processing.
Craft orientation on fit, workmanship, accuracy and making your own garments.
You decide for yourself when and how quickly you process the digital content.
You study at home or another suitable location with internet access.
The content combines creative design with craft and technical foundations.
Suitable for people who wish to learn online independently and without a fixed full-time structure.
Are you looking for the six-month AZAV-certified full-time further education course with 720 teaching units and possible funding from the Employment Agency or Job Centre?
The material costs are not included in the course price and will be borne by self-paying participants.
Please choose the payment method that best suits your personal circumstances.
A one-off payment to be made at the agreed start date of the contract.
A fixed monthly payment over six months.
Lower monthly instalments over twelve months.
UniFash connects fashion design, creative fundamentals, and craft-oriented approaches with international experience from fashion, education, and research.
The course content covers creative, technical and practical aspects and helps you develop a better understanding of professional fashion processes.
Yes. The learning content will be provided digitally. You will complete practical exercises at your own workstation.
Yes. The self-pay option does not have a fixed daily full-time structure. You work through the content independently at your own pace.
In this flexible, self-funded option, there is no mandatory individual assessment or learning progress control.
The UniFash offers are available in German and English.
No. Self-funded participants bear the costs for fabrics, sewing accessories, tools and other necessary materials themselves.
This page describes the flexible self-pay option. For possible funding via an education voucher, please find out about UniFash's separate AZAV-certified full-time continuing education.
No. The offer is neither a university degree nor a traditional dual vocational training. It is a flexible online learning option for self-payers.
You can use the following form to let us know your goals and interests. We will then check whether the flexible self-payer option is generally suitable for your situation.