Pattern Making - How To Create A Sloper/Block From Scratch - Fashion

Course Outline:

1) Intro

2) Taking measurements and plotting the grid

3) Plotting the grid

4) Adding darts and shaping to the sloper/block

5) Outlining sloper/block onto mannequin

6) Draping the sloper with fabric part 1

7) Draping the sloper with fabric part 2

8) Marking up your fabric sloper PART 1

9) Marking up your fabric sloper PART 2

10) Removing sloper from mannequin

11) Transferring the sloper onto paper part 1

12) Transferring the sloper onto paper part 2

13) Transferring sloper onto card part 1

14) Transferring sloper onto card part 2

We will cover:

- Pattern cutting basics. 

- Taking measurements and plotting these on a grid to start block building 

- Block/Sloper construction by flat pattern making. 

- Block/Sloper construction by draping calico onto a mannequin, markin it up and taking a pattern from this

- Block/Sloper construction by draping on a mannequin/dress form. 

- Introducing you to blocks and slopers (the tools of the trade). 

- Basic garment construction.

Course Requirements:

You should come with a passion to learn pattern making or a basic knowledge to learn more. 

All of the lectures are delivered by video. The content is a fabulous introduction to the wonderful world of Pattern Cutting & Making. Which is the key skill in garment making. At the end of the course you will be ready to move forward in your pattern cutting journey.

This course is designed for:

- Fashion students

- Industry professionals 

- Pattern Cutters and Makers

- Hobbyists

- Fashion enthusiasts

Equipment you will need is: Pencil, Ruler, Rubber, Calculator, Measuring tape, Pattern paper, Notcher, Tracing wheel, Card optional