Pattern Making

As a fashion designer, pattern making is key when learning how garments are created and put together. In this course, students will be introduced to the theoretical and practical aspects of pattern making for women's wear and thereby integrate and apply their own design ideas within the disciplines of pattern making.

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Overview

Unpack and understand the evolution of pattern making and role it plays in fashion design
Explore the fundamental basics of pattern making which includes tools, measurements, symbols, and how to read a pattern
Use the skills learned in this course to develop the sloper (basic) block using standard measurements
Experiment with dart manipulation, contouring, and adding fullness to transform your basic block to reflect your design
Analyse the fit of a pattern and alter where necessary to create the perfect fit

4 Weeks

Duration

8 Lessons

Plus toolkits

1 Modules

Online

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module 1

Pattern Making

The Evolution of Pattern Making
We are going to start this course by travelling back in time to investigate how pattern making started and how it has evolved into the art it is today.
The Essentials of Pattern Making
In this lesson we will look at what you will need to start your pattern making journey. This lesson will also include common pattern making terms you can use to impress all your fashion design friends.
All measured up
Do you know what type of body shape you are? If your answer is no, then this lesson is perfect for you. We will explore different body shapes and how to style them to highlight your best features. You will also learn how to take your own or a client's body measurements.
The Truth about Textiles
Fabric makes the fashion designer's dream come true, so it is essential to have a good understanding of what fabric is, the different types of fabric that is available, and how to choose the right fabric for your design.
The Fundamentals of Fabric
Creating the perfect pattern layout is an art but it is also essential as the wrong layout can influence your design. In this lesson we will explore the different grainlines and how they can assist you to create the best layout possible.
Getting technical
To be able to create a pattern, you first need to analyse the design. In this lesson we will look at how to analyse a garment and how to interpret technical drawings of designs.
Commercial Patterns
Have you ever bought a commercial pattern but did not understand it? In this lesson we will study commercial pattern so that you feel confident when purchasing the pattern of your dreams.
Delve into Design
The first step to drafting a pattern is to design the garment. The Elements and principles of design is important to keep in mind and will inspire you to create something amazing.