Pattern making course

Name: Pattern making course
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Pattern making course for ladies bodice, pants and skirt basic blocks.

Created byLoraine van den Berg

Last updated 10/2024

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What you'll learn

Learn how to take the correct measurements.
Draw the bodice basic pattern for ladies.
Draw the sleeve basic pattern.
Make the bodice and sleeve mockup and learn how to do the mockup fitting and pattern adjustments.
Draw the ladies basic pants pattern.
Make the pants mockup and learn how to do the mockup fitting and pattern adjustments.
Draw the skirt pattern.
Make the skirt mockup and do pattern adjustments.

Course content

3 sections • 26 lectures • 1h 43m total length

Introduction2:15
Draw basic pattern blocks and adjust garments to fit nonstandard measurements. Sew a mockup, learn pattern changes after fitting, and work with essential tools to craft pants, skirts, and bodices.
The bodice pattern measurements2:18
Learn to take accurate bodice pattern measurements with a tape measure, including shoulder, bust circumference at nipple line, back width, waist, neck, armscye with 1.5 cm ease, and waist-to-hip line.
Draw the bodice pattern10:53
Draw the bodice pattern by preparing large paper, marking back neckline, bust line, and center front, then define shoulder, waist, hip lines, neck curve, armscye, and darts with precise measurements.
Draw the sleeve pattern9:14
Draw the sleeve pattern by covering the bodice block with tracing paper, using armhole, sleeve length, and joint circumference measurements, then plot lines, notches, and cut out the sleeve pattern.
4. Add seam allowance and cut the bodice and sleeve out on the fabric13:52
Add seam allowances and cut the bodice and sleeve from folded fabric, align the front pattern on the fold, and mark stitch lines and notches before cutting.
5. Sew the bodice and sleeve mockup1:53
Draw the dart lines and mark a 1.5 cm seam allowance on the right back panel for mock-up lines, then sew and press the darts, seams, and sleeve.
6. The bodice and sleeve mockup fitting2:53
Fit the bodice and sleeve mockups by pinning the center back seam, side seams, and center front, then adjust the shoulders and armhole and mark the fabric at each pin.
Take in the sides3:20
Take in the sides by measuring from stitch line and averaging the two sides, marking bottom. Connect marks with a French curve; transfer lines between mockup and pattern.
Make the front neckline smaller4:00
Learn to make the front neckline smaller by marking a new center front line, cutting along it, taping the pattern, and redrawing the waist length lines to keep side lengths.
The bubble at the front armhole4:43
Learn to remove the bubble at the front armhole, trace marks onto the pattern, and reshape the sleeve and bodice lines with a French curve for a proper fit.
Take in the neck point at the shoulder line0:50
Take in the neck point at the shoulder line using a mock-up, trace marks, cut along shoulder line, deepen the back neckline, and align front and back at the shoulders.
Drop the back neckline1:07
Drop back neckline, trace the marked line onto the back pattern on the mock-up, ensure shoulder lines align and neck line matches, then cut the new neckline.
Move the dart to the side2:35
Learn to move a dart to the side in pattern making by transferring points, cutting folds, and taping to create a new side-line dart for varying bust sizes.
The sleeve is too tight3:00
Adjust the sleeve pattern when tight by measuring the upper arm circumference and the distance from the shoulder point to the circumference; add the difference between measurements plus 2.5 cm.

The preparations for the ladies pants pattern.0:53
Download and print documents; measure waist circumference, crotch depth, hip circumference, waist-to-hip, waist-to-floor; ensure paper is seven centimetres longer than waist-to-floor and wider than a quarter of your hip measurement.
Draw the front pattern5:09
Draft the front garment pattern by marking waist and hip lines, crotch depth, knee line, and other key points, then connect curves with a ruler to complete front pattern.
L3 Draw the back pattern4:46
Draw the back pattern by tracing the front, marking hip and crotch lines, shaping the waist and darts, and connecting lines to create the crotch curve and pattern piece.
L4 The mock-up5:43
Create a mock-up by transferring pattern to calico and drawing lines with seam allowances and zip lines. Pin darts and crotch seams with right sides together, then adjust fit.
L5 Take in the sides1:28
Take in the sides of pants patterns by marking pins, aligning sideline with the seam line, and transferring pencil marks to the pattern, ensuring equal reductions on front and back.
L6 Take out the horizontal fold1:02
Take out horizontal fold by removing needed amount and marking. Mark 1 mm from hip line, cut center to mark, then tape; front and back side lines stay equal.
L7 Lift the waistline at the back1:31
lift the waistline at the back to add space over the buttocks, and adjust the pattern by moving the cutting line and taping before re-cutting.
L8 Add a fly-front to your pattern4:07
Add a fly front to your pattern using a downloadable template, align with center front and waist. Measure seam allowances and waistband length, then fit, adjust, and estimate fabric yardage.
L9 Manipulate your pants pattern into a bootleg pattern3:19
Manipulate your pants block to a bootleg pattern by moving lower leg outward for bootleg or bellbottom width, and transfer the adjustments to front and back pieces with seam allowances.

Preparations for The Skirt Pattern0:42
Print your documents on A4 paper. Stand straight with feet together, wrap the tape around your waist and lower hip, record waist circumference, lower hip circumference, waist-to-hip length, waist-to-knee length.
Draw the Skirt Pattern5:07
Draw the skirt pattern by establishing center back and center front lines, the hip line, and waist-to-knee length, using hip and waist measurements.
L3 The mockup and pattern adjustments7:13
Prepare the mockup by cutting pattern pieces, aligning center front with the fabric grain, tracing onto calico, pinning, adding 1.5 cm seam allowance, and marking darts.

Requirements

You need the basic knowledge of sewing as you have to make mockups for pattern fitting in this course.

Description

Ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? Our Pattern Making Course is the perfect follow-up to our Basic to Advanced Sewing Course. Designed for those who are eager to refine their craft, this course will provide you with the expertise to create custom patterns and achieve a comfortable fit.

Course Highlights:

Custom Pattern Creation:

Master the art of drafting patterns based on your own measurements.

Ensure a perfect fit by learning the essential techniques for creating personalized patterns.

Mock-ups & Fittings:

Develop mock-ups (replicas of your patterns) and discover the fitting process.

Gain hands-on experience with pinning and adjusting patterns to achieve optimal results.

Comprehensive Patterns:

Learn easy techniques, including designing patterns with zippers and flies, and crafting styles like bootleg and bellbottom pants.

By the end of the course, you’ll be proficient in creating detailed patterns for a basic bodice, sleeve, pants, and skirt.

Enroll today and elevate your sewing skills to new heights!

Enjoy every moment of learning your new skill and the incredible results it will bring to your sewing endeavors!

Feel free to send us a message in the Q&A , I will be here to help you all the way.

Kind regards,

Loraine van den Berg

(Instructor)

Who this course is for:

This course is ideal for sewers who would like to start making their own sewing patterns.

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Draw the ladies bodice and sleeve patterns, make mockups and pattern adjustments14 lectures • 1hr 3min

Draw the pants pattern9 lectures • 28min

The skirt pattern making course3 lectures • 13min

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