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Overview
Key facts
On this Introduction to Pattern Making course from London College of Fashion, you will explore various techniques to create styles of skirt, sleeves and bodices, with the aim of bringing these elements together to create your own garments.
Each lesson will include practical demonstrations from the tutor, and you will be set practical assignments each week to develop your skills. You will receive personal feedback on your work each week, and will be able to ask questions and get guidance on how to improve your work.
Features
This course is for anyone with an interest in learning the pattern cutting skills necessary to construct garments. This course would be ideal for anyone who wants to create clothing, either for themselves or as a designer, or for anyone interested in the garment construction process (eg. Fashion illustrators, fashion buyers, textile designers, etc). No previous experience is required.
Programme Structure
Topics covered:
- Body measurements needed for pattern cutting
- Explanation of pattern cutting terminology and grain lines
- How to trace off the skirt blocks
- How to add seam allowance
- How to amend skirt lengths
- How to create patterns for various skirt styles that add volume
- How to create patterns for various sleeve styles through slashing and spreading
- The bodice block and pivoting darts
- How to turn a dart into a style line
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 5
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Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Design Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 58 other Short Courses in Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 5
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Other requirements
General requirements
To take part in the Online sessions you will need:
- An up-to-date web browser (we recommend Firefox or Chrome)
- Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone function is recommended)
- Webcam
- Strong Internet connection via WiFi or ethernet; 2G, 3G or 4G will not be sufficient
- Paper and pen to take notes during live sessions
- Set square or pattern master
- French curve
- HB mechanical pencil
- Pattern cutting paper (needs to be slightly see through)
- Eraser
- Tracing wheel
- Awl
- Metric tape measure
- Paper scissors
- Glue stick
- Biros in blue, red and green
- Masking tape or magic scotch tape
- Glue stick
- Fine steel pins
- Fabric scissors
- Medium weight calico (2 mtrs)
Tuition Fee
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International
420 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 GBP for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
420 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 GBP for the full programme during 1 months.
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