Pattern Making 101 Diploma

Description

Pattern Making 101

• Day 1: Introduction to Pattern Making & Body Measurements


Understanding pattern making terminology and tools
• Professional measuring techniques
• Taking and recording accurate body measurements
• Understanding size charts and ease allowance

• Day 2: Bodice Block Drafting


Drafting the basic front and back bodice block
• Understanding darts, balance, and grainlines
• Creating seam allowances and pattern markings

• Day 3: Skirt Block Drafting
* Drafting the basic skirt block


Waist shaping and dart placement
• Pattern labeling and industry standards

• Day 4: Sleeve Block Drafting


Drafting a basic sleeve block
• Understanding armhole and sleeve cap relationships
• Sleeve fitting principles and corrections

• Day 5: Pattern Manipulation Techniques


Dart transfer methods
• Creating style lines and design variations
• Developing princess seams, yokes, and gathers
• Basic pattern adaptation for design development

• Day 6: Fitting, Corrections & Final Project


Common fitting issues and pattern corrections
• Pattern truing and professional finishing
• Assembling a complete basic pattern set
• Final review and practical application exercise
By the end of the course, participants will have drafted their own bodice, skirt, and sleeve blocks and gained the skills to develop simple garment patterns with confidence.

Requirements: None Program starts from scratches

Certificate: Diploma Of Pattern Maker intermediate

Level: Beginners – Intermediate