START YOUR PATTERN MAKING JOURNEY PROPERLY
✂️ Learn the BODICE Pattern Making Skills Taught by Industry & Education Experts
📅 Date & Time
- Date: Wednesday MARCH 18th & 25th, APRIL 1st 6pm-9pm
- Duration: 9 hrs
- Format: In-person, hands-on workshop
- Location: HQ 92 Leveson St, North Melbourne 3051
- Skill level- a knowledge of garment construction is helpful but not essential.
This course will further your understanding of commercial patterns and help you to make your own self drafted patterns that fit! This course is suited to those who are beginning their pattern making journey, normally work with commercial patterns and want to know how to make them better, also perfect for those wishing to do a good refresher on the bodice and it's design potential.
Many fashion students and small fashion businesses find this one of the most beneficial courses we do! It enables you to create any style you can conceive with the expert knowledge you will obtain from this course.
📚 Course Overview
This course has been created to explore creating bodice patterns using the bodice block. All bodice patterns come from a block, we teach you how to use that block to make your own patterns. Techniques such as dart manipulation, princess lines and adding fullness for a great fit to your patterns. This is a wonderful program for those wanting to advance their pattern making and sewing knowledge.
During the 3 lesson course you will learn to draft patterns that include working with the bodice block to achieve a great fit and balance. Princess lines, dart manipulation techniques, sleeve variations, neck lines and adding fullness.
🛠️ Course Format
- Understanding pattern making terminology, what is the bodice block.
- Learning how to use the bodice block to create designs using dart manipulation techniques.
- Neckline shapes and variations
- The princess line, armscye and design line techniques for great fit!
- using gathering around the bodice to create fullness
- Sleeve variations and options
- Create an amazing dress style in lesson 3!
💡 What You Will Learn
- how to look at bodice designs and draft patterns using a block, of any size.
- Understand construction methods for various bodice styles
- Key elements involved in drafting bodice patterns step by step
- A strong understanding of fusing and fabric requirements for bodices
- A working vocabulary and understanding to help you start making your pown patterns
📚 Course Structure
- Session Overview (9 hours) : Participants will be immersed in hands-on learning, starting with introductions, followed by demonstrations on each key technique. Ample time will be provided for personal practice and instructor feedback.
📦 What is Provided
- Detailed illustrated handouts to support your learning, including a documented work program for each step.
- Samplers and mock ups of bodices to help you understand the process (for use only in class, not to be taken home).
- A supportive and spacious sewing studio equipped with tools and materials.
- Light refreshments during the workshop.
- Friendly, qualified and supportive staff to help guide you.
🎯 Target Audience
This course is designed for those with some knowledge of sewing but minimal pant pattern making experience.
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⚧ Inclusivity Statement
This workshop welcomes participants of all backgrounds, identities, and skill levels, including trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.