Our new Fashion Design Series is perfect for those who want to learn to design their own clothes or who are looking at designing their own clothing line.

If you register for two of the classes, you receive 15% off your course fee. Register for all three levels and receive 25% off your course fee.

		Pattern Making 101 - The Skirt Block Tired of commercial patterns? This introductory class delves into the realm of pattern making. You will learn to how draft and test fit your own skirt block. Through exercises you will learn how to take that block and manipulate it to create a basic A-line, circle skirt, flares, gores, godets, pleats, sarong, tiers, wrap skirt and yokes. Topics include how to draft different styles of waistbands, how to include pockets, and draft your own skirt lining. You will learn how to design a skirt and then draft the pattern, test fit it and produce a finished skirt in your chosen fabric. Along the way you will also learn a few new construction techniques. At the end of this class you will have your own personal skirt block, a skirt that you have designed and a work book filled with information on how to draft your own skirts. A good understanding of sewing is required for this class. This is a 6 week course. Date: July 3, Thursdays Time: 6pm - 9pm Price: $270.00 + GST Cost includes all materials.
		Pattern Drafting 2 - Pants This second level of patternmaking is dedicated to pants. Learn to draft and test fit your pant block. Through various techniques you will learn how to manipulate your pant block to design various styles of pants from flared bell bottoms, shorts, capris, drawing string pants, and more. Also included will be waistbands, pleats, pockets, fly front and side zipper. You will also design, draft and make your own style of pants using the techniques taught. Learn a few new sewing techniques as well. By the end of the class you will have your own personal pant block, a pair of pants that you designed and made, and your own work book full of information on how to design your own pants. A good understanding of sewing is required for this class. This is a 7 week class, each class being 3 hours. Date: September 18, Thursdays Time: 6pm - 9pm Price: $299 + GST Cost includes all materials.
		Pattern Drafting 3 - The Bodice Block This third level of patternmaking focuses around the bodice. You will learn to take all the necessary measurements to draft your own personalized bodice and sleeve blocks. Through various exercises, learn how to manipulate the blocks to create various styles. With the bodice block you will learn how to manipulate the darts. Create tucks, flares, gathers, pleats, princess lines and yokes. From the sleeve block you can create shirt sleeves, bell, puffed, capped sleeves and more, as well as various cuff styles. And to finish it all off how to draft a variety of collar styles. In this class you will learn how to design, draft your own blouse pattern using the skills you have been taught. There's always a few sewing techniques that are shown. By the end of this course you will have your own personalized bodice and sleeve block, a pattern that you designed and that is ready to sew, and a work book full of information on how to draft bodices, sleeves and collars. An advanced knowledge of sewing skills is required for this class as it will be fast paced. There will be homework to be able to cover all the material in this class. The best thing about this class is that once you have a bodice block, you are then be able to create a dartless shirt block, dress block, jacket and coat block. For the first class students are to bring a workbook and a bodysuit for the taking of proper measurements. Please no t-shirts or swim suits or anything that has a deep neckline. The bodysuit should define the neckline, armholes and sides. As well proper foundation garments should be worn. Measurements are very crucial to drafting a bodice. This class is 10 weeks Date: November 13, Thursdays Time: 6pm - 9pm Price: $340 + GST All supplies are included.
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