PATTERN MAKING COURSE 1
13 Classes:
If you are more advanced at sewing and know the basics, you could take the Pattern Making 1.Learn how take body measurements and learn how to construct pattern slopers to fit your body perfectly: Skirts, Dresses, Sleeves, Collars and Necklines.
This course teaches you the full foundations of Patternmaking, focusing on drafting accurate slopers and developing patterns for different garments and body shapes. You will draft each pattern in class and prepare simple calico samples at home. These samples are brought to class for corrections, ensuring you learn proper fitting and paper adjustments without turning the class into a sewing course.
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WHAT MAKES SEW AND GROW THE BEST?
It is cost effective, all year-round enrollment, students receive individual tuition and guidance from fully qualified teachers. For your convenience we offer a beautiful selection of affordable fabrics and equipment for sale as well as quality new and used sewing machines and overlockers. We are also agents for the entire range of Brother sewing and embroidery machines.
In Class (Patternmaking Only):
• Learn the theory
• Take measurements correctly
• Draft slopers from scratch
• Manipulate darts, shape patterns, and add
style lines
• Add ease, seam allowances, facings, and
notches
• Learn correction and alteration techniques
• Understand balance lines and fitting principles
At Home:
• Students stitch a simple calico sample of each
sloper.
(NO designing, NO full garments — only basic
sloper stitching.)
• Bring the calico sample to class.
In Class:
• Fit analysis
• Correction points
• Pattern adjustments on paper
• Redrafting if required
Pencil skirt or an A line skirt with darts, concealed zip, concealed slit and a perfect waistband ,all patterns constructed from scratch using your measurements, paper, ruler and a pencil.
A straight fitting or slightly flair dress with invisible zip back, darts and Neckline of your choice, accurate fit.
A Lined jacket with collar that has the perfect fit, Princess style cut.
You must meet ONE of the following:
✔ Completed Course 1 (LEVEL 1 to 5)
OR
✔ Completed the Skirt Course
(recommended refresher) OR
✔ Able to sew a simple garment on your
own with clean finishing
Cost of Course: R7900
Duration: The course consists of 13 classes 3 hours each class. PAYMENTS TO BE MADE IN ADVANCE TO ENSURE BOOKING OF SPACE. CASH OR EFT ONLY, NO CASH DEPOSITS PLEASE.
For your convenience we offer a beautiful selection of affordable fabrics and equipment for sale as well as quality new and used sewing machines and overlockers. We are also agents for the entire range of Brother sewing and embroidery machines.
