Pattern Drafting for Beginners

Nottingham Trent University

Short course

In Nottingham

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Nottingham

  • Duration

    1 Week

On this practical course you will be introduced to the skill of creating your own blocks and dress pattern from scratch - and see it realised in a finished garment.
It is ideal if you are already familiar with sewing and using commercial patterns and would like to start developing your own garment design without the reliance on commercial patterns.
Whether you're already working in the industry, hoping to pursue academic study or are a home dressmaker seeking to improve your skillset, this course will help you develop practical skills in women’s wear garment design and construction

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Location

Start date

Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)
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Start date

On request

About this course

By the end of the course you'll be able to create your own bespoke patterns and understand how to alter commercial patterns.

You'll have developed a range of professional skills and enhanced your portfolio to widen future learning or employment opportunities.

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Subjects

  • Design
  • Measurements
  • Body block
  • Initial pattern
  • Basic block
  • Lay-planning
  • CUTTING TECHNIQUES
  • Fabric marking
  • Techniques
  • Commercial Pattern

Course programme

During the course you will:

  • learn to take measurements correctly
  • produce a basic body block
  • produce an initial pattern from your own basic block
  • practice lay-planning
  • practice fabric marking and cutting techniques
  • assemble a toile
  • conduct a working fitting followed by block and pattern adjustments
  • complete a one-piece sleeve block
  • learn sleeve insertion techniques
  • complete dart movement exercises.

Depending on your own individual progress you may potentially:

  • make your fitted and adjusted garment in a top fabric of your own choice
  • create a second set of patterns based on your own design
  • look at how to adapt a commercial pattern.

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