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Online learning, or e-learning, has changed dramatically. Gone are the days of delivering text to the learner and the learner emailing assignments back to the instructor.

A simple fashion design that is versatile and attractive is the circle. The circle can be used to create skirts, dresses, collars, and cuffs, just to name a few.

This video demonstrates the making of a half circle skirt. Once you have calculated the radius and gathered all your tools, watch the video and make your own half circle skirt! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

If you would like to journey into the world of patternmaking, a good book to start with is any one in the Metric Pattern Cutting series by Winifred Aldrich. The instructions are simple and clear and the diagrams straightforward. Furthermore, these books encompass an assortment of styles from classic to activewear. Patternmaking can be fun, so not only will you get custom-fit patterns, you'll have a great time doing it.


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The shoulder pad is back. One can see this from this fall's fashion shows for the Spring/Summer 2010 collections. The pervasiveness of the shoulder pad on the runways suggests that this will be a huge trend.

How about a body scan for precise body measurements?

We visited Bodystream, a health clinic in Barrie, Ontario, Canada where they have a [TC]² system. One part of this system consists of a body scanner that scans your body for 20 seconds and outputs around 200 measurements. Allan, the resident expert, explains more in the video. I must say, custom clothing never had it so good!

For those that want to pursue a career in the fashion industry, it's worthwhile to think about sustainability and fair trade. Sustainability in terms of employment, which leads to successful communities. And fair trade? Workers must be fairly compensated so that they can work towards economic self-sufficiency. Why not have your clothes made by businesses that engage in such positive activities?

Sweatshops and exploitation benefits only those at the top. Lets help build a future that everyone can be a part of.

Here is a video about the clothing company Edun: