Patternmaking Level 1 Short Course

About this course

Participants practise using specialist patternmaking equipment and applying the terminology and markings used on finished patterns. The course introduces accurate pattern drawing alongside techniques for developing garment designs. Practical work covers six skirt styles, dart manipulation on a bodice block, four bodice styles and six sleeve styles. The pattern-cutting methods introduced can also be applied to other garments.

What you'll learn

• Use specialist patternmaking equipment and terminology
• Draw accurate information on finished patterns
• Apply pattern-cutting techniques to develop six skirt styles
• Manipulate darts on a bodice block to create different bodice styles
• Develop a range of sleeve styles using patternmaking techniques

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled Beginner and welcomes beginners, while describing its audience as people with knowledge of sewing-machine use or learners expanding existing knowledge. Participants practise a range of patternmaking techniques across several garment forms.

• Suitable for learners beginning patternmaking
• Also accommodates those looking to extend existing knowledge
• Knowledge of how to use a sewing machine is identified as relevant