Create Printable Adobe Illustrator Sewing Patterns in 1 hour

Name: Create Printable Adobe Illustrator Sewing Patterns in 1 hour
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Create 8 Printable Digital Patterns in just 2 hours! - with Block Creation incl. Basic Bodice|Dress|Skirt|Trousers etc.

Created byTram Nong

Last updated 5/2024

English

What you'll learn

Digital Pattern-Making skills for Fashion Design using Adobe Illustrator
Getting used to the basic tools of Adobe Illustrator for pattern-making
Block Creation with formulae provided
Create a bodice block from scratch
Create a trousers block from scratch
Create a dress block from scratch
Separating a bodice block and a skirt block from a dress block
Create waist adaptations to blocks
Create a collar block from scratch
Create a one-piece sleeve block from scratch
Digital Dart Manipulation
The Slash and Spread Method

Course content

2 sections • 14 lectures • 2h 9m total length

Course Preview - What you will learn through this course?2:25
GOING DIGITAL? Should you or should you not?7:37
You can access the links via the QR code via any QR Code Reader. A simple QR Code Reader can be found on Facebook. Just pause the lecture, use your phone, access QR Code on Facebook and let it scan automatically.

Otherwise, do not worry if you cannot access the QR Code. All lecture files are included under the Resources Section for every lecture. Just click Resources >> Scroll Down and you will find them.

Bodice Block Creation - made simple - with FORMULA27:41
Please refer to the resources section and download these 2 files:
1. FORMULA - Constructing a Bodice Block of any size
2. Standard Body MEASUREMENTS for constructing blocks

and try to construct a Bodice Block of your preferred standard size(s).
Bodice Waist Adaptations - made simple8:13
Digital Dart Manipulation in 1 minute1:38
Pattern Labelling4:14
Easy-fitting Dress Block - made simple2:49
After constructing a Bodice Block of your preferred size (as demonstrated in lecture 4),
please construct an easy-fitting Dress Block of your preferred size by:
- add a side dart width of 4-5cm
- choose the length by which you want to elongate your bodice block to develop your easy-fitting Dress Block
How to draft a close-fitting dress block size 8 using Adobe Illustrator5:16
After constructing a Bodice Block of your preferred size (as demonstrated in lecture 4),
please construct a close-fitting Dress Block of your preferred size by:
- calculating the Total Dart Width (= Block Waist Measurement minus Waist Measurement minus Ease Allowance) to be allocated to the Back Dart, Side Dart and Front Dart.
- choose the length by which you want to elongate your bodice block to develop your close-fitting Dress Block
How to separate a bodice and a skirt block from an easy-fitting dress block6:09
How to separate a bodice and a skirt block from a close-fitting dress block7:32
Shirt Collar Block (2 versions)9:46
Trousers Block Creation - with Formula27:45
Please refer to the Resources Section in this lecture and download the following file: FORMULA to construct a Trousers Block
and try to develop a Trousers Block for your preferred size.
One-piece Sleeve Block Creation14:45
Please check the Average Armhole Depth (Distance from Midpoint of the line connecting the 2 shoulders to the Bustline)
AH = 5/6 x Average Armhole Depth
AB = Back Armhole minus 1cm
AC = Front Armhole minus 1cm
Please refer to the video for a step-by-step demonstration.
Please check the Sleeve Length in the Standard Body MEASUREMENTS document given in Lecture 4.
Digital Slash and Spread Method3:59

Requirements

Some basic knowledge of how to open Adobe Illustrator and operate its most basic tools
Passionate about pattern-making and understand some basic technical principles of blocks
Have some time to practice the skills taught in the course
Have some basic knowledge of 2D pattern-making

Description

Fashion Design Revolution: Learn Modern Pattern Making the Smart Way

Unlock the world of digital pattern making with this comprehensive course designed for absolute beginners. Using Adobe Illustrator, you'll learn how to create printable sewing patterns from scratch with ease and precision. Say goodbye to backache and neck pain from drawing paper patterns, and embrace the flexibility and convenience of digital design

With this course, you'll be able to create professional-looking patterns in minutes, ready to print at any photocopying shop or on your home printer. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, a professional designer, or simply curious to learn a new skill, this course is for you

With clear and concise instruction, you'll master the basics of pattern making, including:

Bodice blocks
Dress blocks
Skirt blocks
Trousers blocks
Collar blocks
Sleeve blocks
The slash and spread method
Waist adaptations
And much more!

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

Create your own custom patterns for any garment, from simple skirts and dresses to complex gowns and suits
Save time and effort by creating patterns digitally
Create more precise patterns with the help of digital tools
Learn a new and valuable skill that can be used for personal or professional purposes

Start your fashion design revolution today, the smart way!

P.S. Don't forget to rate and review the course to help others discover the joy of digital pattern making

Who this course is for:

Fashion Design Students
Fashion Designers
Fashion Enthusiasts
Sewers
Home Sewers
Sewing Hobbyists

Create Printable Adobe Illustrator Sewing Patterns in 1 hour

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Course content

Introduction to Digital Pattern-Making using Adobe Illustrator2 lectures • 10min

Demonstrations of how to use Adobe Illustrator to create size 8 blocks12 lectures • 2hr

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