Pattern Making (Intermediate)

Develop intermediate pattern-making skills from accurate measurements and foundational blocks through manipulation, corrections and design development.

Body Measurements

  • Taking accurate body measurements
  • Understanding body proportions
  • Standard sizing systems (EU, US, UK)
  • Size charts
  • Ease allowance (wearing ease & design ease)

Pattern Drafting

You'll learn how to draft basic blocks (slopers).

  • Basic bodice block
  • Basic skirt block
  • Basic pants/trouser block
  • Sleeve block
  • Shirt block

Pattern Manipulation

Transforming a basic block into different designs.

Examples

  • Princess seams
  • Empire waist
  • Yokes
  • Dart manipulation
  • Dart rotation
  • Dart elimination
  • Slash and spread technique
  • Pivot method

Design Development

Creating

  • A-line skirts
  • Pencil skirts
  • Gathered skirts
  • Pleated skirts
  • Circle skirts
  • Blouses
  • Dresses
  • Simple jackets

Sleeve Development

Different sleeve styles

  • Set-in sleeve
  • Raglan sleeve
  • Kimono sleeve
  • Puff sleeve
  • Bell sleeve
  • Bishop sleeve
  • Cap sleeve

Collars

Pattern drafting

  • Shirt collar
  • Peter Pan collar
  • Mandarin collar
  • Stand collar
  • Shawl collar
  • Notched collar

Pockets

Creating

  • Patch pocket
  • Welt pocket
  • Side seam pocket
  • Cargo pocket

Pattern Corrections

  • Trueing seams
  • Walking patterns
  • Adding seam allowance
  • Grainline placement
  • Notches
  • Balance marks

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