Posts tagged learn pattern making
Pattern Making, Slopers & Fit: What Do You Really Want to Learn?

When we ask our students what they’d like to learn next, one request comes up again and again: PATTERN MAKING! Close behind is the desire to create a personal sloper or block—a foundational pattern drafted to fit one's own body.

We've offered pattern-making classes in the past, but we've found that learning to draft patterns from scratch is a bigger undertaking than many students anticipate. After thinking about this and listening to our students, I suspect that what many of us really want isn't necessarily to become pattern makers. We want to understand how patterns work, how to make adjustments, and ultimately, how to sew clothes that fit us well.

Let me explain why there's a difference.

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How to Create Your Own Designs from Sketch to Garment for beginners

Over the last few years of working with beginning design students we found that most want to understand how to actualize their own designs from start to finish. This is the goal right? How do we get from step A to step Z? This can be a daunting process for someone to little or no sewing experience. Let me try and break down the process in simple steps to help you understand how it happens as well as give you some shortcuts that will help expedite the process. I’ll list the steps below and categorize them into 3 parts.

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Why Flat Pattern Making is Essential for Aspiring Fashion Designers

For anyone serious about a career in fashion design, mastering the art of flat pattern making is essential. This foundational skill allows designers to transform their ideas into reality, equipping them with the technical know-how to create perfectly fitting garments from scratch. It’s not just a practical skill; it’s a creative superpower that bridges the gap between vision and execution, offering both artistic and career-enhancing benefits. Here’s why flat pattern making is indispensable for every aspiring designer.

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