Pattern Making

This 6-month course was created to address the industry's need for professionals with solid pattern making. The course is geared toward fashion/technical designers and other apparel industry personnel responsible for production and pattern development nationally and internationally.

During the course, students will learn,  

How to take dress form/ body measurements

How to draft all body slopers/ block/templates from specifications (tops, skirts, dresses, pants, etc.)

How to develop patterns into advanced styles from the slopers/ block/ templates using the three pattern-making principles to create any design

How to finish and make production patterns

Garmen Construction

During this 6-month course, students will learn how to construct 20+ garments, from tops, dresses, skirts, pants, coats, gowns, and more, applying top industry techniques. During this course, students will learn:

• How to use industrial sewing machines
• How to lay out fabrics and different cutting techniques
• How to sew and finish a garment at a high industry standard
• How to work with varying weights of fabric and textures - problem-solving
• Experiment sewing with different types of fabrics
• How to sew a garment with lining.

This combo course is offered in two different schedules to meet the needs of busy working professionals interested in learning this skill or a workplace requirement for these skills. The techniques taught in this course give students the tools and knowledge to draft any pattern and the ability to work for any women's fashion apparel company.

Class sections are limited to 10 students.

Certificate of Completion Included