Higher education students of the first (bachelor’s) level of the educational programs “Styling, Design and Artistic Decoration of Fashion Industry Products”, “Design and Technology of Garments” from February 10 to March 08, 2025 underwent practical training as a mandatory part of the educational programs in specialized sewing laboratories of KNUTD.

The method of practical training for higher education students is to deepen and consolidate the acquired theoretical knowledge and mastered practical skills during the study of educational components, increase experience in working with modern sewing and ironing equipment, etc.

During the artistic part of the practical training, the 1^st-year students created sketches, drawings and design plans using various graphic techniques, and also analyzed the collected material to develop compositional solutions for costumes and ornaments, which helped to deepen their skills of independent work in their chosen profession. In the practical part, they improved their skills in working on sewing equipment, in particular on universal and special machines, performed various types of manual machine stitches, lines and seams, tucks, pleats, clothing details, etc.

The 2^nd- and 3^rd-year students acquired practical skills in the manufacture of belt and shoulder products, conducting fittings and correcting defects in products. They developed design and technological documentation for the production of the selected model sample, consolidated knowledge of the terminology of sewing production technology, conventional and graphic images of methods for processing product nodes.

The students demonstrated the ability to use non-traditional materials, showed creativity and a creative approach in reproducing interesting sources of inspiration and creating an artistic image of a costume.

Based on the results of the training practice, students prepared a report on the implementation of the program and demonstrated the manufactured products.

The students enthusiastically mastered new knowledge, improved practical skills in design, modeling, and technology for the manufacture of garments under the guidance of mentors-masters of the Department of Fashion and Style. The results of the practical training in the sewing laboratories of KNUTD were embodied in the developed design and technological documentation and finished garments.

24.03.2025