"Pattern Drafting"

21 hours - $334.50 (including $30 materials fee) $399.00 (including $30 materials fee and textbook) Click here to enroll

Learn the fundamentals of French Pattern Drafting, dart manipulation and the various techniques used when contouring the 2D fabric to cover the curves of the 3D human body.

	Draft a skirt sloper six weeks beginning Tuesday July 20, 5-8:30pm Learn the fundamentals of French Pattern Drafting, dart manipulation and the various techniques used when contouring the 2D fabric to cover the curves of the 3D human body. We will begin the six week session with a review of the process, measurements and calculations. The remaining five classes are an intensive in drafting, sewing and fitting a skirt sloper and then using the sloper for multiple drafting exercises. You will be asked to bring your design ideas to class and we will work with you to create the patterns and build your skills.
	Draft a Torso Sloper, or Moulage six weeks beginning Tuesday September 7, 5-8:30pm Further explore the tricks of French Pattern Drafting by creating your own Moulage, the pattern for your body from your neck to your hips. We will begin the six week session with a review of the process, measurements and calculations. The remaining five classes are an intensive in drafting, sewing and fitting the Moulage. By the completion of class you will have both a waist and hip sloper on tag.
	Focus on Dart Manipulation coming soon! Once you understand the French method of Dart Manipulation you will be set free in your ability to create your designs! There are many tricks and secrets to creating the beautiful detail you see in vintage and designer clothing, and this class will give you the understanding necessary to create these details in your own designs. For the first 3 sessions you will practice techniques and sew samples, while designing a garment to build during the remaining 3 weeks!
	Focus on Style lines coming soon! Learning manipulation of style lines, in combination with Dart Manipulation gives you the ability to create the patterns you want to make. For the first 3 sessions you will practice techniques and sew samples, while designing a garment to build during the remaining 3 weeks!
	Necklines, Plackets and Facings coming soon! Understand the ins and outs of creating a fitted and flattering plunging neckline, or a cowl that swags to just the right spot. An attractive neckline is crucial for a professional looking garment. In this class we cover drafting facings and building them into garments. For the first 3 sessions you will practice techniques and sew samples, while designing a garment to build during the remaining 3 weeks!

Required text book: "Building Patterns" The Architecture of Women's Clothing by Suzy Furrer. for sale on-line, or in our shop!

Suzy began her career in fashion in the early 80’s by designing, patterning and knitting sweaters by hand and machine and selling them to private clients and boutiques. In the mid-80’s, Suzy studied in San Francisco with Simmon Sethna, a couturier who learned industry patternmaking in Paris in the 1950’s and was certified in haute couture. She studied with Simmon every weekday for 3-5 hours a day for almost two years. After completing her studies with Simmon, Suzy worked as a free-lance patternmaker for Bay Area apparel companies. She worked for a boutique, Rutabaga, in San Francisco where she patterned, sourced fabrics and arranged manufacturing for their private men’s and women’s lines of contemporary clothing and continued to design and manufacture sweaters and produce a small line of women’s clothing. Apparel Arts came about after an acquaintance asked if Suzy would teach her industry patternmaking. Through word-of-mouth, enrollment in the school grew quickly and it was apparent there was a need for this type of apparel industry training. Apparel Arts was born. For a few years Apparel Arts just offered patternmaking. With the patternmaking course as the cornerstone of the program, she decided to add other classes to make a well-rounded education for those students working in the industry or those looking to work in the industry. Suzy’s patternmaking text, Building Patterns: The Architecture of Womens’ Clothing has been used to teach hundreds of students. The methods and the exercises are tried and true and even after 12 years she is still thrilled at the results it produces.

Pattern Drafting

Twenty-One Hour Course - $334.50 Twenty-One Hour Course (w/ textbook) - $399.00 Registration Payment in full (tuition and textbook) $399.00 Full tuition $334.50 Deposit/Volunteer $182.25 Unit Draft a skirt sloper Draft a Torso Sloper, or Moulage Focus on Dart Manipulation Focus on Style lines Necklines, Plackets and Facings Class Dates Classes are by reservation only; please contact us to pay by cash or check.

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