An Introduction to Pattern Design

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An Introduction to Pattern Design
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In this class you will learn the four basic techniques for designing patterns from a fitted sloper. These are the basic techniques you will use in any garment design process.

Change the location of a dart.
Change a dart to a seam.
Change seam locations, both internal and external.
Add fullness.

For the custom patternmaking techniques I will be showing you in the other classes, we will spend a fair amount of time creating the initial fitted slopers to work from. In this class we will minimize the time required by creating a sloper for an apron using the shape of a bottle.

The bottle emulates the process of working in quarter scale which is another valuable way of practicing pattern design techniques.

See also: Supplies and Tools

Enrollment:	Is Open Through 12/31/2009
Schedule:	3 Weeks - October 12, through November 1, 2009 (Class materials are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.)
Week One:	Creating a Sloper and Changing Dart and Seam Locations.
Week Two:	Adding Fullness.
Week Three:	Design Variations
Class Chats:	Wed. 10/14, Wed. 10/21, Wed. 10/28, 6:00pm PDT Convert PDT to Your Timezone (This opens in a new window).
Price:	$20.00 Convert Currency Here (This opens in a new window).
Required Text: (the eBook)	*An Introduction to Pattern Design* (Price: $15.00 USD) available from Pattern Design Guides.com (This opens in a new window).

To learn more about the purpose and content of this class, you may view the videos indicated below.

Introduction to Pattern Design	For DSL or Broadband	For Dialup Connections
Introduction to Pattern Design	(1.5 min - 9.9mb)	(4 min - 1.5mb)
Design Prototyping in Quarter Scale	For DSL or Broadband	For Dialup Connections
Design Prototyping in Quarter Scale	(1 min - 5.8mb)	(2.5 min - 967kb)

Course Descriptions

An Introduction to Pattern Design