Corporate relations
Continuing education
Being ahead of the game in fashion
The AICP has been passing down its tailoring and technical apparel savoir faire expertise since 1830 via a co-op work-train format, producing the clothing architects of tomorrow. Within the framework of the training modules, the AICP seeks partnering companies to assign its students a work placement or a professional training contract.
The AICP is the must-have partner of apparel industry professionals. Our modular programs target all types of companies (industrial bulk production or artisanal custom-made) which produce clothing, distribute clothing or which use an innovation design research unit or a technical apparel designer.
Our aim is to accelerate, enhance and develop comprehension and communication between the different company actors who are responsible for the drafting of patterns.
We offer a wide range of programs in our training portfolio with varying organizational structures (1 day to several days) which are adapted to the specific needs of the companies and their employees. These programs are put together in small groups (1 to 5 people) and can be taken in one go or broken down into separate segments at the AICP, or on-site at the company, in France or internationally.
The tuition fees can be covered by the company’s employee training fund in the continuing education category.

Our programs
Our programs

Gradation

Gradation
Gradation
Program Content
- Standard grading : scaling analysis- evolution of numerical values
- Stature (long, short)
- Distribution of numerical values according to pattern form so as to respect style and fit

Geometric construction of a master pattern

Geometric construction of a master pattern
Geometric construction of a master pattern
Program Content
- Standard technique : flat patternmaking
- Industrial measurements
- Individual measurements : body morphology specifications

Industrial measurements : Shapes / Sizes

Industrial measurements : Shapes / Sizes
Industrial measurements : Shapes / Sizes
Program Content
- Pattern Modifications (modifying collar, yoke, cut-outs, pockets, cuffs)
- Recognition and study of Body shapes and Morphology (slim athletic/ hourglass, apple, etc.)
- Mastering measurement analysis to adapt and conform to body morphology
- Adapting an industrial master pattern to tailor-made, individual measurements

Draping

Draping
Draping
Program Content
- Standard Technique : creation of a muslin drape
- Setting the muslin and development of the garment model

Pattern normalization and industrialization

Pattern normalization and industrialization
Pattern normalization and industrialization
Program Content
- Industrial simplification and adaptation of a pattern and notions (lining, fusing, facings ) to adapt to work specifications in production
- Quality assurance of conformity

CAD LECTRA

CAD LECTRA
CAD LECTRA

Fine Tuning: Fittings / Alterations

Fine Tuning: Fittings / Alterations
Fine Tuning: Fittings / Alterations
Program Content
- Identifying designated reference points of a garment : fit/form/ease/comfort/allure/style/sizing
- Identifying drag lines, fit issues, problems
- Finding solutions : choosing the correct alterations

Tech Packs and Garment Specs.

Tech Packs and Garment Specs.
Tech Packs and Garment Specs.
Program Content
- Technical specifications : spec packs, sourcing documents, technical files
- Tech packs : notions, fabric, assembly etc.
- Technical drawings : flat paper drawings, quotations, sections etc.
- Assembly methodology and pattern lay-out
- Quality control of a garment : fabrics, fabrication, trims, pressing
- Technical Specifications(quality, constraints, labelling, conditioning, all technical issues)

Gradation

Gradation
Gradation
Program Content
- Standard grading : scaling analysis- evolution of numerical values
- Stature (long, short)
- Distribution of numerical values according to pattern form so as to respect style and fit

Draping

Draping
Draping
Program Content
- Standard Technique : creation of a muslin drape
- Setting the muslin and development of the garment model

CAD LECTRA

CAD LECTRA
CAD LECTRA

Geometric construction of a master pattern

Geometric construction of a master pattern
Geometric construction of a master pattern
Program Content
- Standard technique : flat patternmaking
- Industrial measurements
- Individual measurements : body morphology specifications

Fine Tuning: Fittings / Alterations

Fine Tuning: Fittings / Alterations
Fine Tuning: Fittings / Alterations
Program Content
- Identifying designated reference points of a garment : fit/form/ease/comfort/allure/style/sizing
- Identifying drag lines, fit issues, problems
- Finding solutions : choosing the correct alterations

Industrial measurements : Shapes / Sizes

Industrial measurements : Shapes / Sizes
Industrial measurements : Shapes / Sizes
Program Content
- Pattern Modifications (modifying collar, yoke, cut-outs, pockets, cuffs)
- Recognition and study of Body shapes and Morphology (slim athletic/ hourglass, apple, etc.)
- Mastering measurement analysis to adapt and conform to body morphology
- Adapting an industrial master pattern to tailor-made, individual measurements

Pattern normalization and industrialization

Pattern normalization and industrialization
Pattern normalization and industrialization
Program Content
- Industrial simplification and adaptation of a pattern and notions (lining, fusing, facings ) to adapt to work specifications in production
- Quality assurance of conformity

Tech Packs and Garment Specs.

Tech Packs and Garment Specs.
Tech Packs and Garment Specs.
Program Content
- Technical specifications : spec packs, sourcing documents, technical files
- Tech packs : notions, fabric, assembly etc.
- Technical drawings : flat paper drawings, quotations, sections etc.
- Assembly methodology and pattern lay-out
- Quality control of a garment : fabrics, fabrication, trims, pressing
- Technical Specifications(quality, constraints, labelling, conditioning, all technical issues)
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