weekly

or for 8 classes

Pattern-making 101

Ages 11-18

Live Private Course

Have you ever wanted to learn to draft your own patterns? You will be guided by a professional Costume Technician in this fantastic 8 week adventure to learn some of the basics of flat pattern-making.

Susan

Live video meetings

1x per week, 8 weeks

55 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

8 live meetings

7 hrs 20 mins in-class hours

Homework

1-2 hours per week. The student will receive homework. Each lesson is a building block to the next lesson. There will also be a final project.

Assessment

3-6 throughout the class

Class Experience

Beginner - Intermediate Level

The student will learn vocabulary and attain the skills to draft their own slopers.  They will gain knowledge in flat pattern drafting.  Through guidance and one-on-one experience you will be begin to draft your own patterns to your measurements. 
The instructor will guide each student with detailed examples, explanations and patience.

Learning Goals

The student will feel confident to take measurements.  They will also be able to draft a bodice, sleeve and collar to specific sizes.  The student will also have an understand of how their sloper can used to attain and draft other patterns.

Confident taking measurements.

Syllabus

8 Lessons

over 8 Weeks

Lesson 1:

What is Pattern-making?

 We will discuss what pattern-making is.  The instructor will provided important vocabulary for the student to become familiar with.  We will discuss what a sloper is and what it is used for. The student will draft a bodice, sleeve and collar.  We will also address how to properly take measurements.

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Drafting the Bodice

 The vocabulary presented in the previous class will be discussed.  We will use the measurements taken to draft a bodice. We will touch upon various dart variations.

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Textiles

 Why is it important to have knowledge of textiles?  Woven fabrics vs. knitted fabrics. Textile vocabulary will be presented.  Laying out the pattern on fabric and cutting.   We will focus on the completion of the bodice pattern. Sewing the bodice.  We will discuss how the darts etc. are sewn. Collar vocabulary will be presented.

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Drafting the Collar

 Vocabulary will be discussed and we will look at the completed bodice. Any questions on completing the bodice draft will be discussed.  A collar will be drafted for the bodice.  The various types of collars will also be presented and discussed.  
Sleeve vocabulary will be presented.

55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Each learner in the class will be using sharp objects, such as needles and scissors. Proper safety guidance and techniques will be shared by the educator.

Pre-Requisites

The student has basic sewing skills. Some knowledge of garment construction can be helpful but not necessary. Vocabulary and more detail specifics will be given to the student by the instructor.

Supply List

The materials needed will be addressed with the student in our first lesson.  We will discuss the PDF document.

1 file available upon enrollment

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

The instructor will address this in the lessons. A list of specifics will be supplied to the student and discussed in our first lesson.

Meet the teacher

Susan

Joined July, 2024

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Master's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from University of Texas at Austin, Texas

For the years the instructor taught University level Flat pattern drafting.  The instructor has experience working in Fashion Design, Theatre, Opera and Dance utilizing flat pattern-making skills and knowledge.