How Does the Course Run?

The Online Pattern making Classes run on our Online E-learning Platform.  Our E-Learning Platform is well structured and classes are split into Lessons and Topics. 

Topics are in bite-sizes and split into short videos to aid understanding and prevent you from getting overwhelmed.  Classes are delivered on specific days calculated from when you begin the online classes and the platform ensures classes are completed before moving to the next topic. 

If you choose the premium option, your progress is monitored, you submit assignments, get feedback from your instructor and have the opportunity to earn a Certificate of Completion on successful completion of the Online Pattern making Classes. 

Course Content

The Online Pattern making Classes are split into the Skirt Module, the Bodices/Dressmaking Module & the Trousers Module. Each module is a pre-requisite to the next and lessons taught in the previous module will not be taught in the next module.  Lessons in each module can be combined to create pattern drafting projects for beginners and advanced students. For example: 

- a topic in the Skirt Module can be combined with a topic in the Bodice/Dressmaking Module to create a Dress Pattern.  

- a topic in the Bodice/Dressmaking Module can be combined with a topic in the Trouser Module to create a jumpsuit.

Lessons include:

- Introduction to Pattern making.

- Taking Body Measurements.

- The Skirt Block and different skirt styles (pattern drafting)

- Bodice Block, Dress Block, One-Piece Sleeve Block, Facing Pattern, etc.

- The Working Patterns and Final Patterns.

- Dart Manipulation Techniques;

- Clothing Design & Styling with Darts;

- Necklines;

- Strapless Dress and Lining Patterns;

- Shirt Pattern & Shirt Sewing including collar, cuff placket and button stand;

- Trouser Block, trouser pattern and trouser cutting;

- Assignments and Projects (depending on the option chosen)