Pattern Making Basics

This course will enable you to learn different cuts and ideas and to be able to produce your designs using real fabrics.

Course Content

• Practical techniques for taking precise body measurements

• Basic pattern making with and without darts

• Dart types: waist, side, neck, armhole, princess, and style lines

• Collar styles: baby collar, mandarin collar, two-piece shirt collar

• Sleeve variations: basic, cuffed, puffed, and flared

• Skirt variations: basic, panel, flared, half-circle, and full-circle

• Basic pant pattern creation

• Final Projects: Designing and creating skirts, blouses, pants, and dresses