Course Overview:
This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of pattern making, a crucial aspect of garment construction. Students will learn the techniques and principles required to create basic patterns for various clothing styles.
Course Duration
12 Weeks / 3 Months
Week 1: Introduction to Pattern Making
• Understanding the importance of pattern making in garment construction
• Overview of pattern making tools and equipment
• Introduction to basic pattern terminology
• Overview of pattern making tools and equipment
• Introduction to basic pattern terminology
Week 2-3: Measurements and Body Forms
• Taking accurate body measurements
• Understanding different body shapes and proportions
• Creating basic body forms and dress forms
• Understanding different body shapes and proportions
• Creating basic body forms and dress forms
Week 4-5: Pattern Drafting Techniques
• Introduction to pattern drafting methods (flat pattern, draping, etc.)
• Drafting basic blocks: bodice, skirt, and sleeve blocks
• Manipulating blocks to create different styles
• Drafting basic blocks: bodice, skirt, and sleeve blocks
• Manipulating blocks to create different styles
Week 6-7: Garment Construction Principles
• Translating patterns into fabric
• Understanding grainlines, seam allowances, and notations
• Techniques for transferring patterns onto fabric
• Understanding grainlines, seam allowances, and notations
• Techniques for transferring patterns onto fabric
Week 8-9: Fitting and Adjustment
• Importance of fitting and making adjustments
• Identifying and rectifying common fitting issues
• Techniques for altering patterns for better fit
• Identifying and rectifying common fitting issues
• Techniques for altering patterns for better fit
Week 10: Pattern Grading
• Understanding pattern grading principles
• Techniques for grading patterns to different sizes
• Creating size ranges for garments
• Techniques for grading patterns to different sizes
• Creating size ranges for garments
Week 11-12: Advanced Pattern Making Techniques
• Designing patterns for specific styles (dresses, pants, etc.)
• Incorporating details like collars, cuffs, and pockets into patterns
• Customizing patterns for individual design elements
• Incorporating details like collars, cuffs, and pockets into patterns
• Customizing patterns for individual design elements
Assessments and Activities
• Creating basic pattern drafts for various garments
• Fitting and adjustment exercises on sample garments
• Pattern grading assignments
• Final projects involving the creation of more complex garment patterns
• Fitting and adjustment exercises on sample garments
• Pattern grading assignments
• Final projects involving the creation of more complex garment patterns
Final Project
Students will work on a comprehensive pattern making project, demonstrating their proficiency in creating and adapting patterns for various garment styles.