PATTERN-MAKING FUNDAMENTALS
© 2018 Esaie Couture Fashion Design School
Learn how to draft sewing patterns with flat pattern-making techniques. This course will give you all the basic skills you need to learn how to read and understand patterns and how to create your own pattern styles, using your own measurements to create a custom fit. Students will also learn about how to do simple alterations and changes to this basic pattern, aka the sloper (the fashion term for your basic pattern block).
The extremely talented Daniel Mayorga studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Sacred Heart University. He also holds a degree in fashion design. Upon graduation, he interned at Kithe Brewster Inc., famous stylist to the stars. His clients ranged from Heidi Klum to Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyra Banks and the House Wives of Atlanta. Daniel is also an experienced and impassioned teacher, helping others achieve their fashion dreams.
Choose a 2018 Start Date
Jan 17th, 2018
July 11th, 2018
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Choose a 2019 Start Date
Jan 9th, 2019
Wednesday Morning Class
10:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday Evening Class
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Choose a 2017 Start Date
Dec 23th, 2017_
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Choose a 2018 Start Date
Jun 23rd, 2018
Dec 22nd, 2018
PREREQUISITES
- Basic sewing knowledge helpful, but not necessary
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COURSE OUTLINE
- Learn to measure your body accurately
- Learn to draft personal slopers (block patterns) for bodice, skirt, sleeves, etc
- Learn to make pattern adjustments and alterations
- Complete finished production patterns
This is a great class for those with no skills in pattern-making or for those who sew and might have made clothes but with no technical training. This four-week course gives you a foundation and pattern-making understanding that you will be able to use once you have completed the course.