Pattern Cutting Part 2: The Design Pattern

About this course

Participants analyse their own design and modify a fitted base pattern block to create new lines, shaping and proportions. They then produce a labelled working pattern, cut it in calico and construct a design toile for fitting on the body. Feedback from fitting and tutorial discussion is used to correct the toile and refine the pattern. Teaching combines demonstrations, verbal explanation, practical work and one-to-one guidance. Peer discussion, tutorial feedback and self-assessment are also part of the learning process.

What you'll learn

• Analyse how a garment design differs from a fitted base block
• Manipulate a base pattern to create revised design lines, shaping and proportions
• Produce a complete, labelled working pattern from an adapted block
• Construct and fit a calico toile for an original design
• Refine a pattern by assessing fit and making corrections

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for improvers and continues from work on a fitted base pattern block. Participants develop an individual design through practical pattern cutting, fitting and adjustment, while also discussing work with other learners and receiving one-to-one guidance.

• A fitted base pattern block from Part 1 is required
• Participants need to bring a design idea, such as a sketch, image or existing garment
• The course combines individual project work with peer discussion and tutor feedback

Before you go

• Dot and cross paper is provided.
• Participants need calico fabric for constructing toiles.
• Participants need to bring their own fitted base pattern block from Part 1.
• Required items include an A3 arch lever folder, notebook, hand sewing needles, white thread, fabric and paper scissors, dressmaking pins, a patternmaster ruler, awl, notcher, tape measure, tracing wheel, rubber, pencil, adhesive tape, coloured pencils and a calculator.
• A design reference, such as a sketch, image or existing garment, is needed for each session as required.