PATTERN MAKING FOUNDATION COURSE

Course Description:

This comprehensive course provides a strong foundation in pattern making, equipping students with the essential techniques needed to create well-fitted and stylish garment patterns. Through a structured, step-by-step approach, students will learn how to manipulate darts, add fullness, contour patterns for precision, and design a variety of necklines, sleeves, skirts, and trousers. The course also covers key pattern adjustment techniques, dress construction, and collar development, ensuring students gain the skills needed to modify and adapt patterns with confidence.

Course Outline:

01 - Introduction (21:56)

• Overview of pattern making fundamentals
• Understanding pattern blocks and tools

02 - Dart Manipulation (3:20:05)

• Principles of dart movement
• Slash-and-spread method vs. pivot method
• Converting darts into style lines and design details

03 - Added Fullness (1:06:05)

• Techniques for adding volume to garments
• Gathering, pleats, and flares

04 - The Contouring Guide (22:16)

• Understanding contouring in pattern making
• Creating fitted and structured garments

05 - Neckline Designs (1:17:05)

• Exploring different neckline variations
• Pattern modifications for depth, width, and asymmetry

06 - Sleeve Designs (34:48)

• Sleeve variations
• Adapting sleeve styles (puffed, flared, cap, etc.)

07 - Skirt Designs (1:04:21)

• Classic skirt silhouettes and variations
• Flare, paneling, pleating, and draping techniques

08 - Trouser Adaptations (53:21)

• Creating different trouser styles (wide-leg, tapered, etc.)
• Making the Complete Trouser Pattern
• Techniques to troubleshoot trouser fitting issues

09 - Dress Designs (57:10)

• Combining bodice, skirt, and sleeves for dress construction
• Manipulating darts in dresses with no Waist seam
• Drafting a Shirt Dress (shirt)

10 - Pattern Adjustment Techniques (43:51)

• Adjusting Blocks to Custom Sizes
• Lengthening, shortening, and reshaping patterns

11 - Collars (27:53)

• Developing different collar styles (shirt, mandarin, Peter Pan, etc.)

If you prefer Bank Transfers, see details below:

Account Name: The Fashion Architect Co.

Account Number: 6455604836

Bank: MoniePoint MFB

Send proof of payment via email to: [email protected]