Pattern Making for Fashion Design
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Pattern Making for Fashion Design

Upskillist
Updated Dec 21, 2024

What you'll learn

  • Pattern making theory: Comprehensive understanding of the evolution of pattern making and role it plays in fashion design.
  • The basics of pattern making: Explore the fundamental basics of pattern making which includes tools, measurements, symbols, and how to read a pattern.
  • Develop the sloper: Develop the sloper (basic) block using standard measurements.
  • Explore manipulation techniques: Experiment with dart manipulation, contouring, and adding fullness to transform your basic block to reflect your design.
  • Pattern alteration: Analyse the fit of a pattern and alter where necessary to create the perfect fit.
Course Description

The course is based in 4 cross-disciplinary modules in which students will learn how to translate designs into physical garments. This course aims to expose students to the fundamental principles of pattern making in the hopes to encourage and inspire the creation of garments.