Pattern Drafting Beginner

Pattern drafting and adaption is an essential skill to learn for making garments.

  • On this course learn the basics of block drafting to pattern adaption, starting with a little black dress

    Day 1:

    Overview of different pattern drafting methods and which industries use which methods.

    Skills covered in Day 1:

    -Take measurements

    -Draft a basic dress block

    -Draft a pattern from the block

    -Adding necessary information to your pattern that will aid your making. such as the Straight grain, Balance points,

    -Dart manipulation

    -Ease

    -Creating desired design lines, such as neck lines, dress hem design and length

    -Splitting the pattern into a panelled dress for a better fit.

    -Adding Seam allowances to your pattern.

    Day 2:

    -Using the skills learnt in day 1, students can choose a garment or shape they would like to draft in day 2.

  • -This course is for beginners and intermediate makers.

    -Classes starts at 10:00 and finish at 16:00 with a 1 hour lunch at 13:00.

    -6 Places available

    -Materials and Tools Provided

    -This course is taught in English

  • £250 per student. This includes course materials.

    None refundable on cancelation of course 1 week prior to the course.

  • If you’re interested in taking part in this course get in touch below.

    Should you want to ask any further questions about the course you can do so via this email.

    themanchesterschoolofcostume@gmail.com

    Please Note: School admin days are Monday. Applications or questions about courses will be dealt with the following Monday.

  • The school and studio have recently moved.

    We are now located in Ardwick, tucked away behind Ardwick green. A ten minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly station and accessible by bus routes from Manchester and Stockport on the 192 bus service. Parking is available at the rear of the building or local street parking.

    The Manchester school of Costume

    Graphite House, Paddock Street, Manchester M12 6HT

  • -Course is for ages 18 and above

    -Materials and tools provided for the course.

    -Accessibility: Unfortunately the school is unable to accommodate for wheelchair users or anyone who is unable to climb stairs.