6.2 DESIGN COMPANY
Fashion tuition and consultancy
Maximise your fashion education with a private fashion lecturer in 1-2-1 fashion tuition in person or via online sessions.
We teach fashion design, pattern cutting, and garment production
At 6.2 Design Company, we specialise in delivering personalised fashion tuition mainly to university level fashion students who are thriving to build up their skills and confidence by reinforcing their learnt knowledge with additional guidance from a private fashion lecturer.
We support students with variety of fashion and educational backgrounds and levels of experience, who would benefit from extra time and insight to support them with their projects and learning. This can include students who find group demonstrations and tutorials challenging, English as second language, prefers a certain teaching method, or would benefit from 1-2-1 demonstrations to take their skills to the next level.
Who are our clients?
Areas of tuition
We are committed to supporting our students with all aspects of fashion design. Please find out in more detail how we can help you.
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Succeeding in your studies is as much about your creativity as it is about responding to the academic expectations set on your course. The key is knowing how to study and understanding what is expected of you as a creative student. We support you in:
Explaining the process of producing annotations and evaluations
Analyse project briefs
Identify goals and objectives
Explain assessment criteria
Working to deadlines
Evaluate and respond to tutorial feedback
and more
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Research is a key element of your project and an opportunity to generate a unique body of work that is both creative and individual to you whilst responding to course and industry expectations. Tuition support in research can include:
How to conduct research
Concept development
Materials and trims sourcing
Sketchbook development
Fashion illustration and drawing
Sampling
Primary and secondary research
Industry research tools, resources and databases
How to transition research into design development
and more
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This is the exciting part - getting all those ideas on paper! Design development can be challenging and having that support and knowhow to produce it can make the process a very productive and positive experience:
Using research to inform your design development
How to utilise your sampling
How to incorporate your learnt skills
Fashion illustration techniques
2D and 3D design development techniques
and more
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Progressing into 3D can seem daunting, however your vision is about to become realised. We can guide you through the whole process whilst building and developing your product development skills up regardless your level of experience.
Pattern cutting
Creative pattern cutting
Draping
Toiling
Fitting
Component sampling
Material and trims
Manufacturing techniques
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We can support you with the final realisation or manufacturing of your garment as required. You may wish to manufacture your garment with us whilst we guide you through it, or you use our consultancy service for final manufacturing where complete the garment for you. Please visit our consultancy page for more information.
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We specialise in the areas of support listed above, however the fashion design industry and the creative education expands beyond them. We have a network of fantastic professionals with vast experience in supporting creative students and are happy to share them with you to maximise your tuition experience.
Areas covered:
Knit
Print
Portfolio
CAD
Embroidery
Your tutor
Harriet has over 10 years teaching experience working in fashion education in private, vocational, further education and higher education in technical fashion and textiles roles, and as a fashion design and creative pattern cutting lecturer at leading universities providing her with a thorough understanding of the fashion education systems in the UK.
She is experienced in working on unconventional designs and products that require creative problem solving skills in 2D and 3D complimented with high quality manufacturing skills.
Get in touch
Contact us to arrange your FREE 1 hour appointment to discuss your fashion tuition or consultancy needs in person or online.
Testimonials
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“Harriet provided me with a lot of support and guidance whilst at university. She has extensive technical creative pattern cutting knowledge that was very helpful for me to understand how to translate 2D design into 3D form. Her help was especially valuable for me because I had a challenging project and she helped me in achieving my goals. She was also motivating me in my hardest moments with her positive attitude and good advice.”
Laura, University of Derby
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Harriet supported my studies during my time studying B.A Fashion Design whilst at Derby University. She provided thoughtful discussions which challenged our design and theory work to stimulate stronger arguments/ design ideas. Harriet is dedicated to her students, and was willing to work with students until our work was complete. She was extremely thorough and precise within her practical explanations, encouraging students to make notes and record demonstrations, to build up our own technical files. No question was ever a stupid question! I was always impressed by her practical knowledge; she always found a solution to every manufacturing challenge! I’m grateful for Harriet’s support during my time of study, as I learnt so much from her.
Jessica, University of Derby