Who can enrol to be covered
a. Anyone who already sews but wants to learn the Patternmaking Method.
b. Anyone who wants to start a career in Patternmaking.
c. Beginners who are fast learners. (due to the short period of learning)
d. Perfect for Business owners who cannot enrol on our longer period Courses
e. Anyone who does not have enough time to spare
Requirements
a. Ability to treadle the sewing machine, either manual or industrial is required, because of the short period of learning
b. Ability to read and understand English. The textbook is written in English and Lectures will be given in English
c. Understanding of simple arithmetic. As it involves calculation
d. Participants must be committed, focused, dedicated and determined to succeed
e. Punctuality – lateness to class wouldn’t be tolerated. As missed classes will not be repeated.
Topic to be covered
Aim of the Module: To enable individual create apparel or custom patterns with respective with respective final finishing according to the clothing requirements.
- How to accurately take Body Measurements
- Basic Bodice/ Torso Block Construction
a. Waist Shaping
b. Basic Dart Manipulation - Basic Skirt Construction
a. Straight
b. A-line Foundation
c. Principle of “Slash and Spread” (Flare)
d. Gore
e. Godet
f. Gathers
g. Circular Method
- Basic Sleeve
a. Straight Sleeve Block
b. Fitted Sleeve Block
c. Semi-Shaped Block - Collar
a. Flat Collar (Peter Pan)
b. Roll Collar (Eton )
c. Straight Band Collars (Coursework)
- Introduction to Basic Jackets
a. Revers
b. Shawl Collar - Basic Trouser
a. Fitted Trouser Block - Jumpsuit Foundation
- Basic Dress Foundation.
Tools Needed
You can now order your designing tools, both Patternmaking & Garment Construction here
- Brown Paper
- Armhole Curves / French Curves
- Measuring Tape
- Sharpener
- Eraser
- Paper Scissors
- Pencil
- Masking Tape
- Metal long straight Ruler
- Tracing Wheel
- Hip Curve
- Muslin/ Calico / Teru
