Creative Essentials: pattern cutting using your measurements

About this course

Participants learn to take and record accurate body measurements, then use them to draft a bespoke pattern block. The course introduces flat pattern cutting through work on a standard block and the development of pattern pieces for a simple garment. Structured exercises focus on accuracy, consistency and basic fit adjustments. Sessions also cover professional pattern-cutting terminology, using technology as a resource and applying problem-solving skills to the drafting process.

What you'll learn

• Take and record body measurements for pattern cutting
• Draft a pattern block using personal measurements
• Apply flat pattern-cutting principles to a standard block
• Develop pattern pieces for a simple garment
• Make basic pattern adaptations to improve fit
• Use relevant terminology, technology and problem-solving methods in pattern cutting

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled Beginner and is intended as an introduction to the foundations of pattern cutting. Participation involves following structured exercises, taking personal measurements and working carefully through the drafting process. The course focuses on technical pattern cutting rather than personal design development.

Before you go

• This course forms part of the Essentials Repeat Pathway and may be repeated to consolidate pattern-cutting skills.