Pattern Making & Draping Techniques
About This Course
Turn your fashion ideas into wearable designs through the essential art of pattern making and draping. This course equips you with the technical skills and creative understanding needed to transform sketches into physical garments with precise fit and structure.
You’ll learn to draft patterns from measurements, manipulate basic blocks, and explore the fluid, hands-on method of draping directly on a dress form. With practical demonstrations and guided exercises, you’ll gain confidence in shaping fabric into fashion that flatters and fits.
Learning Objectives
Understanding body measurements and sizing
Drafting basic pattern blocks (bodice, skirt, sleeve, etc.)
Techniques for pattern manipulation (darts, pleats, gathers, princess seams)
How to translate sketches into technical flat patterns
Fundamentals of draping on a dress form
Grainlines, fabric behavior, and fabric cutting techniques
Preparing patterns for cutting and sewing
Creating your first muslin (test garment) and fit correction
Material Includes
- 📏 Printable pattern block templates
- 📹 Step-by-step video tutorials
- ✂️ Downloadable reference guides and worksheets
- 🧵 Access to expert Q&A sessions
- 🏆 Certificate of completion
- 👗 Bonus: “Common Fit Issues & How to Fix Them” guide
Target Audience
- Aspiring and beginner designers ready to level up
- Fashion students and hobbyists who want to learn professional techniques
- Creatives looking to turn sketches into actual wearable pieces
- Small brand owners seeking better garment structure and fit
Curriculum
1 Lesson
Lesson
Pattern Making & Draping Techniques00:00:00
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Material Includes
- 📏 Printable pattern block templates
- 📹 Step-by-step video tutorials
- ✂️ Downloadable reference guides and worksheets
- 🧵 Access to expert Q&A sessions
- 🏆 Certificate of completion
- 👗 Bonus: “Common Fit Issues & How to Fix Them” guide
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