Pattern Drafting

Evening Design Workshop

 

In the fashion industry, quality patterns are the first step to making quality garments. Students will learn to draft professional patterns that conform to current industry standards.

Why you should study with us:

In this course students will learn to draft patterns that conform to current industry standards. Each student will develop their own blocks (a basic pattern used as a tool to create other patterns) and will then learn how to use the block to draft other designs. The class will include flat techniques and draped pattern making. We will also discuss common obstacles in pattern making.

Objectives:
The objective of the course is for students to practice and understand the fundamentals of hand drafted pattern making. The course will show how to apply these skills and techniques in today’s fashion industry. Please refer to the week-by- week outline for a complete course overview.

 

Course Length: 6 weeks: 36 hours

Materials Needed: Mechanical pencil, tape measure, clear plastic ruler, red colour pencil, blue colour pencil, calculator.

Next Program intake:  April 16, 2024

Course Hours: 5:30 – 8:30pm. Tuesdays & Thursdays

Fees: $595.00 plus $25 nonrefundable registration fee. Taxes included.

This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training. As such, PTIB did not review this program.

Course Outline

Class 1:
Measuring for the basic pattern blocks. Discuss pattern terms and drafting equipment. What patterns look like and how they work (quarter scale samples)

Class 2:
Pattern Labeling, Seam allowances. Drafting – Bodice / Bodice Variations

Class 3:
Blending Truing & Equalizing Drafting – Skirt / Skirt Variations

Class 4:
Drafting – Sleeve / Sleeve Variations

Class 5:
Drafting – Work on Bodice, Skirt & Sleeve variations

Class 6:
Drafting – Work on Bodice, Skirt & Sleeve variation.


Class 7:
Drafting – Basic Torso / Dress variations

Class 8:
Facings & linings.

Class 9:
Draped Pattern making

Class 10:
Draped Pattern Making. Draft a garment of your choice using your blocks

Class 11:
Draft a garment of your choice using your blocks

Class 12:
Draft a garment of your choice using your block

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