Overview

Elements of Patternmaking is for students that are ready to immerse themselves in the study of clothing design and engineering. In this course, learn the fundamental concepts, terms, tools and techniques needed in the patternmaking trade. Develop an understanding of various approaches to pattern drafting, and be introduced to foundational drafting techniques. 

  • This class is a prerequisite for all other Patternmaking courses.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to GarmentWorks

  • 2

    Chapter 1: Getting Started

    • Getting Started

    • Basic Tools

    • Look for an Object

    • Exploratory Assignment

    • Helpful Tips

    • Trace Around an Object

    • Organized Folding

    • Combine Folding, Cutting and Tracing

    • Cut and Overlap

    • Use Small Pieces of Paper

    • Work on Small Sections of the Object

    • Take Measurements

    • Learn and Adapt in the Moment

    • The Purpose of the Exercise

    • Continue to Explore
  • 3

    Chapter 2: Patternmaking Terms and Symbols

    • Chapter 2: Patternmaking Terms and Symbols

    • Grainline

    • Notch

    • Awl Punch

    • Seamline/Seam Allowance

    • Dart

    • Product Details

    • Your Assignment

    • Additional Terms

    • Working vs. Production Pattern

    • Sloper

    • Measurements in Patternmaking

    • Drafting the Body in Sections

    • Math Supplement

    • What Does "Right" Mean?

    • Ease
  • 4

    Chapter 3: Tools and Skills

    • Essential Tools

    • Additional Tools

    • Build Skills

    • Measurements on Ruler

    • Straight and Parallel Lines

    • "Square" a Line

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    • Drawing Curves

    • Measuring Curves

    • Compass

    • Slash and Insert, One Side

    • Slash and Insert, Equal Amounts on Two Sides

    • Slash and Insert, Unequal Amounts on Two Sides

    • Blend

    • "Go to Zero"

    • Fold and Trace

    • Tracing Techniques

    • Prepare your Slopers

    • Tracing Off the Sloper

    • Tracing Off a Full Pattern from the Sloper
  • 5

    Chapter 4: Patternmaking Techniques Part 1

    • Knit Slopers fo Download

    • Patternmaking Techniques: Part 1

    • Adding Volume: Flare

    • Your Assignment

    • Adding Volume: Gathers

    • Adding Volume: Pleats

    • Pleat Variations

    • Pleats vs. Tucks

    • Your Second Assignment

    • Deep Dive: Pleats

    • Additional Slopers for Download
  • 6

    Chapter 5: Patternmaking Techniques Part 2

    • Dart Exercises for Download

    • Patternmaking Techniques: Part 2 Darts and Stylelines

    • Dart Overview

    • Seeing Dart Shaping

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    • True an Open Dart

    • True a Closed Dart

    • Woven Slopers for Download

    • Dart Manipulation

    • Dart Manipulation Assignment and Variations

    • Stylelines

    • Combining Dart Manipulation and Stylelines

    • Your Second Assignment

    • Food for Thought

    • Additional Slopers for Download
  • 7

    Chapter 6: Design Order and Success

    • Design Order and Success

    • Step 1: Choose your Sloper

    • Bonus!

    • Step 2: Shorten/Lengthen Sloper

    • Step 3: Determine Closure

    • Step 4: The Edges

    • Step 5: Apply Design

    • Interpreting Design
  • 8

    Chapter 7: Preparing Pattern for Production

    • Prepare Pattern for Production

    • True and Balance

    • Cut and Sew a Fit Sample

    • Production Ready Pattern

    • Patternmaking in the Industry