Patternmaking Basics for Skirt and Trouser Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Through a combination of lectures and practical exercises, this 5-week evening course guides students through the process of creating different styles of skirts and trousers from a size 12 block pattern.
During the course, students learn transferable pattern cutting techniques that will enable them to create their own styles. Students gain an insight into the creative process and explore how to pivot darts, insert pleats, yokes and gathers, and create a facing and a waistband pattern.
The course offers an exciting opportunity to learn key techniques. Students will be required to work for 3 hours outside of class to get the most out of the course.
Who this course is for
This 5-week evening course is aimed at designers, creatives and entrepreneurs in the creative industries interested in developing patterns. It would also be an excellent fit for individuals who are new to the creative sector or aspire to work in it and want to learn more about creating patterns. No previous experience is required.
Key information
Topics covered
- Dart manipulation
- Slash and spread
- Slash and open
- Cut and close
Learning outcomes
- Add pleats to a pattern
- Add gathers to a pattern
- Add a yoke to a pattern
- Create a facing
- Create a waistband pattern
- Pivot darts
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance.
Materials
- Notebook and pen
- Pattern Master
- Paper scissors
- Tape measure
- Tracing wheel
- Pattern awl
- Pencils (H2 or 0.9 mechanical)
- Eraser
- Pencil sharpener
- Masking tape or Magic tape
- Pins (medium)
- Colour pencils (5 different colours)
Tutor
Nicholas Williams
Nicholas Williams is an expert pattern cutter, garment technologist and designer. In 2012 he founded Thomas Bowler with the aim to provide fashion designers with high quality patterns that translate their designs from sketch to final production ready patterns. In 2008 Nicholas worked as a designer, pattern cutter and maker for the London Olympic Games Handover ceremony as part of the Beijing Games, working in both the London design rooms and in Beijing. He has freelanced for a range of brands including Alexander McQueen, Duckie Brown, ASOS, Topman and Carolyn Massey.
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