Pattern Drafting & Draping

course description

The Pattern Drafting & Draping course is a 3-month intensive practical program designed to develop technical skills in creating garment patterns and transforming design ideas into three-dimensional forms. Learners will explore both flat pattern drafting (using body measurements and templates) and draping techniques (molding fabric directly on a dress form) to achieve accurate, creative, and well-fitting garments. This course bridges creativity and technical mastery — ideal for aspiring designers, dressmakers, or anyone looking to specialize in garment pattern development and design realization.

What You'll Learn From This Course

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to: Take and record accurate body measurements for various garment types. Understand and apply the principles of pattern drafting for different silhouettes. Draft basic blocks and slopers for skirts, bodices, sleeves, and trousers. Manipulate patterns to create custom designs, darts, pleats, and style variations. Perform draping techniques on a dress form to develop original garment shapes. Mark, cut, and true patterns accurately for garment assembly. Label, store, and grade patterns for different sizes and uses. Interpret design sketches and translate them into working patterns. Combine both drafting and draping methods to enhance creativity and precision. Demonstrate professional accuracy, neatness, and creativity in all pattern work.

Requirements

Interest in fashion design, tailoring, or garment production Basic knowledge of sewing or garment construction is an added advantage

• Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
• Take and record accurate body measurements for various garment types.
• Understand and apply the principles of pattern drafting for different silhouettes.
• Draft basic blocks and slopers for skirts, bodices, sleeves, and trousers.
• Manipulate patterns to create custom designs, darts, pleats, and style variations.
• Perform draping techniques on a dress form to develop original garment shapes.
• Mark, cut, and true patterns accurately for garment assembly.
• Label, store, and grade patterns for different sizes and uses.
• Interpret design sketches and translate them into working patterns.
• Combine both drafting and draping methods to enhance creativity and precision.
• Demonstrate professional accuracy, neatness, and creativity in all pattern work.

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