AN INTRODUCTION INTO PATTERN DESIGN
The Introduction into Pattern Design Short Learning Programme offers a comprehensive exploration into the fundamental principles of fashion design and pattern making. Throughout this course, students delve into both historical and contemporary research methodologies to develop a nuanced understanding of design evolution and conceptualisation.
With a focus on combining creativity with technical precision, students learn to navigate the multifaceted landscape of fashion design, paying particular attention to fabrication, openings and closures, and shape and form. The course emphasises the importance of understanding garment construction in order to design functional and aesthetically pleasing garments.
Participants gain proficiency in the principles and practices that underpin the making of basic womenswear patterns. Through hands-on exercises and technical drawing analysis, students learn to manipulate darts and add fullness to achieve desired styling effects in bodices, skirts, and sleeves. They also acquire skills in incorporating closures, facings, pockets, and collars seamlessly into their patterns, ensuring both functionality and aesthetic coherence.
Skills / Knowledge
- 1. Understanding of basic design principles and historical and contemporary research methodologies.
- 2. Proficiency in utilising equipment and terminology essential for pattern making.
- 3. Translating flat patterns to suit the three-dimensional figure form.
- 4. Competence in dart manipulation and understanding dart equivalents for bodice styling.
- 5. Skill in adding fullness to achieve desired styling effects in skirts and sleeves.
- 6. Ability to conduct technical drawing analysis to ensure precision in pattern drafting.
- 7. Proficiency in incorporating closures, facings, pockets, and collars seamlessly into patterns.
- 8. Application of torso styling for tailored fit and silhouette enhancement.
- 9. Understanding of working pattern and finished pattern processes for effective pattern development and refinement.
- With these skills in hand, participants are equipped to embark on their journey into fashion design and pattern making, empowered to translate their creative vision into tangible and well-constructed garments.