Course Outline:
- Introduction - Hear what is to come from my beginners course
- Tools and Terminology - I discuss all the tools required to start you pattern making journey
- Basic measurement and how to measure - I talk through a basic UK size 8 measurement chart and show you how to take measurements on a body/mannequin
- Blocks and Slopers and why we use them - I talk through the basic bodice block and the importance of why we use them
- *Basic bodice block - I draft out a basic bodice from the block.*Note that I have a separate course that develops a block/sloper from scratch
- Pattern labelling, seam allowances and cutting instructions - I talk you through how to label up a pattern, add seam allowances and why we have them and label cutting instructions for production
- Basic dart manipulation - I show you how to draft an underarm dart
- Necklines - I show you how to create a V-neck neckline from a block with a round neck
- Verticle or Princess line - I show you how to draft these style lines from a sketch
- Shift dress/lengthening a bodice block - I show you how to draft a shift dress from a bodice block
- Pencil skirt - I show you how to create a simple pencil skirt from a block
What am I going to get from this course?
- Learn the tricks of the trade
- Learn the techniques of how to make patterns and variations of pattern requirementsÂ
- Look at how to solve tricky problem areas and variations on specific garmentsÂ
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Course Requirements:
You should come with a passion to learn pattern making or a basic knowledge to learn more.Â
All of the lectures are delivered by video. The content is a fabulous introduction to the wonderful world of Pattern Cutting & Making. Which is the key skill in garment making. At the end of the course you will be ready to move forward in your pattern cutting journey.
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This course is designed for:
- Fashion students
- Fashion lovers
- Industry professionalsÂ
- Hobbyists
- Pattern cutters and makers
- Aspiring home dressmakers
- Fashion enthusiasts
Equipment you will need is: *Basic Bodice block/sloper. *Please note I have a separate course on this to draft your own bodice block.Pencil, Ruler, Rubber, Calculator, Measuring tape, Pattern paper, Notcher, Tracing wheel