Fashion Design Classes
learn what it takes to construct your own patterns and garments through detailed, step-by-step instruction. They are 8 weeks long sessions. Course descriptions are subject to change to fit individual's needs and skills.
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES: PATTERNMAKING
Patternmaking I : Learn how to make Basic Blocks: front & back bodice, full sleeve, and front and back skirts.
Learn about dart manipulation. Final project : to draft a complete pattern set for a design of own. $120 + $48 one time pattern tools
Patternmaking II : Draft pants and make your own designed garment pattern (preq: Patternmaking I) $120
Patternmaking III : TBD (preq: Patternmaking I, II and Garment Construction I, II) $120
Patternmaking Material consists of C-thru ruler, Notcher, Awl, Tracing Wheel, Hip Curve, tape measure. (order 2 weeks in advance)
Please bring Artists Portfolio (optional) or just bring a bag to carry everything, a scissor, an eraser, magic scotch tape with dispenser and a pencil to each patternmaking class.
Please pay the total price including the tools if this is your first time.
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES: GARMENT CONSTRUCTION
Every Class: pins, pin cushion, notebook
For your safe-keeping: 2" ring binder, binder protective sheets (about 20 sheets)
* I will check the binder towards the end
Garment Construction I : learn basic garment construction techniques $160 + $15 for 5 yards of muslin
week 1: Intro to sewing machine & stitch practice
week 2: Seam finishes
week 3: Round & V-neck
week 4: Stop Placket, Pleats
week 5: Pocket
week 6: Zipper
week 7: Final Project
week 8: Final Project
Garment Construction II (Preq. Garment Construction I) :
week 1: darts (single & double-end), serged hem finishing
week 2: Slash pocket, scoop pocket (jean)
week 3: Inseam (invisible) pocket, T-shirt
week 4: Waistband (classic, elastic)
week 5: Welt pockets (single & double)
week 6: Flat collar
week 7: Stand collar
week 8: Continuous placket
Professional Finishing Techniques (Preq. Garment Construction I, II, Patternmaking I, II, III) :
week 1: Zipper (fly jean, women's skirt side)
week 2: Invisible zipper, exposible zipper
week 3: All in one facing
week 4: Outside facing
week 5 & 6: Outside & inside placket shirt w/ outside & inside armhole bias
week 7 & 8: Make a shirt dress with invisible zipper and pockets
