Inscription : Introduction to Pattern Drafting / Creating other styles from an existing garment - October 2024
Level : I know how to sew and have already made a few clothes. However, I find it difficult to find patterns I like and have a hard time making all the adjustments necessary in order to achieve a good fit.
Objectives : Learn how to draw my own styles and create variations of an existing pattern already adjusted to my measurements.
Duration : 5 lessons / 3 hours per lesson / 1 lesson per week / total of 15 hours
Materials : You will have access to drafting paper, our tutorial, the documents useful for the class, the tools, one of our sewing machine and fabric for your muslin.
Price : $295 taxes included
Minimum 2 students / Maximum 4 students
This course will be given in English. Pour le cours en français, c'est ici.
Please note that if you are looking for a professional training or a diploma, this is not our mandate.
Course 1: Exploring different pattern drawing techniques on miniatures (modification of the lengths, creation of yokes, dart transfer, adding flare and volume).
Course 2: Exploration of different pattern drawing techniques on miniatures (creation of pleats and gathers). Drafting a development plan in miniature for your personal project (finalize the development plan as homework if necessary).
Course 3: How to copy an existing garment. Drafting a pattern from a garment that you like and fits you well.
Course 4: Examining the basic rules of a good fit. Making a fitting muslin and correcting the pattern.
Homework: Style research and selection of a style you would like to develop during the last class.
Course 5: Developing the sewing pattern of your personal project in real size.
We reserve the right to adapt the content of the course and the order of our explanations if it means offering a better assistance to our students.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VERY STRUCTURED CLASS SO MAKE UP CLASSES ARE VERY HARD TO SCHEDULE. YOUR PRESENCE TO EVERY CLASS WIL BE IMPORTANT AND APPRECIATED. :)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Registration for the course comes with an immediate payment of $75 as an administrative fee. If you cancel less than 48 hours before the first lesson, these fees are non-refundable.
- The balance of $220 must be paid during the first lesson in cash, credit card or debit.
- By registering, you confirm that you have read and approved our cancellation and absence policies (it's important, read them!) :)