This Course is about using the techniques of pattern making, (also known as pattern drafting), in fashion design, to create patterns that will then be used to cut fabric and ultimately be sewn into garments. Methods and techniques are demonstrated in a clear and simple visual so that anyone interested in learning about fashion design can, and will learn the foundational principles of fashion design. New terminology is clearly explained and applied to the subject matter.
As a fashion designer, Pattern Making is essential in learning how garments are created and put together. A good fashion designer must learn Pattern Making in order to really understand the construction of his/her designs.
VIDEOS + DEMOS: In this course you will learn:
- Basic Principles of pattern-making such as Dart Manipulation and Added Fullness.
- You will learn techniques such as Pivoting and Slash-and-Spread.
- New terminology such as Slopers and Blocks and Darts, Pleats, Tucks, Yokes, Princess Seams, Shirring, Apex, Notches, Seam Allowance.
- Where patterns come from: draping muslin bodice on dress form.
- Drafting Princess Seams.
- Drafting an A-Line skirt.
- Drafting Skirt Yokes and adding fullness to skirt.
- Grainlines and Pattern Labeling.
- Trueing Darts.
- Tools necessary for drafting patterns.
Course Curriculum
Note: The first 2 classes are free, once you purchase the Course, the rest of the classes will be available.
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Lecture 1 - Introduction. Overall view of Course Content.
(4:39)
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Lecture #2 - Muslin draped on Form, transferred to dotted paper.
(4:52)
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Lecture 3 - Sloper: definition, + Principles of Pattern Making.
(4:42)
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Lecture 4 - The Principle of Pivoting, to manipulate patterns.
(5:58)
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Lecture 5 - The Principle of Slash and Spread.
(6:21)
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Lecture 5 - Creating a Yoke, and adding fullness.
(4:46)
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Lecture 7 - How to design using Princess Style-lines.
(5:42)
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Lecture 8 - Darts, Pleats, Tucks, etc.
(4:36)
Hi, I’m Nino Via, I'm your instructor.
My passion is to inspire and empower you to live the best version of yourself. Using fashion as a vehicle to educate, and support you in creating and developing a thriving brand.
From concept to completion: From Vision Board to Pattern Drafting, to Tech Packs, to Social Media -- all essential elements for success.
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