InstructorVira Liu
TypeOnsite Course
DateSep 20, 2020 - Oct 11, 2020
Time3 Hrs
PlaceTBA
Seat0/5
Price$260

Course Description

We all have that favorite garment that is being worn to rags and that we wish we had a million of. Knock off your Clothes teaches you how to make a pattern from your existing garment so you can recreate it in as many different colors and fabrics as your heart desires. Have one for every day of the week!

In this 4 week class, students will learn how to copy their existing patterns using an array of pattern making tools. We will cover proper tracing techniques, copying darts and pleats, truing patterns, and adding seam allowance and grain lines.

Students will make 2 patterns in this class.

Project 1: Knock off your favorite basic

  • Bring in your favorite basic jersey top to knock off. Students will learn the basic techniques of making patterns from an existing garment while working with a simple and somewhat forgiving pattern.
  • Please do not bring in a garments with: pleats, gathers, packets, collars or other such details.

Project 2: Knock off your favorite shirt, skirt, pants, or dress

  • With help from our expert instructors, students will learn how to make a pattern from there favorite staple, or statement piece garment.
  • Detail in this project will vary but students will learn how to copy such details as darts, gathers, plackets, yokes, styles lines, collars, pockets, etc….
  • Intermediate Options: Button up or simple top, simple skirt or dress. This includes details such as style lines, yokes, collars, plackets, simple pockets and gathers.
  • Advanced Options: Jeans or other pants, complicated dresses, skirts or tops. This includes details such as pleats and darts and detailed pockets.

Please Note: This is NOT a sewing class. In this class students will make the pattern for their garments only.

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