Patternmaking: Make a Pattern from Your Favourite Garment

Overview

Do you have a garment you love that you'd like to replicate and make? This is a course for complete beginners who'd like to learn how to make a pattern from an existing garment so that they can make the garment again themselves. It involves learning basic patternmaking principles and is a good introduction for students who want to make their own clothes and want an alternative to using a store bought sewing pattern. Students may then choose to add their own personal design features to the original pattern.

Course content

An introduction to patternmaking skills & techniques
Transferring garment shape and design features into 2d pattern pieces; based on the students' own favourite garment - basic dress, skirt, top or basic shirt (NO pants, jackets or complex garments that would require a more advanced level of knowledge)
Understanding pattern terminology

Ideal for

Ideal for sewing enthusiasts who want to expand their knowledge of making their own garments, based on existing items of clothing.

Important Information

If you are travelling from out of state it is highly recommended that you wait for your course confirmation letter before booking any flights.

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Outcome

By the end of this course, participants will have a good introduction to the art of patternmaking and will have a pattern for a garment that they can take away with them to make a garment (note: students sew the garment in their own time).

Pre-requisites

Students should have a basic knowledge of sewing. It would be helpful if they've previously sewn garments using a store bought pattern.

Materials supplied

All relevant course materials are included.

Materials to bring

Materials list supplied on course confirmation, it will incl: garment (dress, skirt, top or shirt ONLY) to replicate (bring 2-3 & tutor will help you choose), dressmaking pins, pencil, eraser, ruler.

Award

Participants will be emailed an RMIT Statement of Participation upon successful completion.

Additional notes

N/A

Facilitator

Kate Newton
Kate Newton entered the fashion industry as a passionate 18 year old and has forged a career as a patternmaker and seamstress, predominantly in bridal and evening wear. Her love of couture led her to enter and show her work around the country in the Australian Gown of the Year 2002, 2003 and 2004. She has worked for many well-known bridal stores and ran her own boutique business in Surry Hills creating custom made gowns and ladies tailoring. It was here that she began teaching small classes and workshops and in 2009 began full-time teaching as well as mentoring fashion students and enthusiasts. Kate has embraced her love of learning and passing on her knowledge by completing a Diploma of Vocational Education & Training and is always pursuing new endeavours to remain inspired and passionate about fashion. Her technical expertise in personal fit, patternmaking and fabrics ensures her students gain valuable insights to further their skills development.

Testimonial

Kyle Stevens
Kate was so clear and spent time with each individual. The course was everything I wanted it to be.

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Available course dates

Saturday 09 May 2020

Code S350385
Start date 09.05.20
End date 09.05.20
Hours 6
Campus Brunswick
Fee $195.00

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Session	Start	End	Hours
Sat 09.05.20	10:00am	04:30pm	6.00

Saturday 12 September 2020

Code S350385
Start date 12.09.20
End date 12.09.20
Hours 6
Campus Brunswick
Fee $195.00

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Session	Start	End	Hours
Sat 12.09.20	10:00am	04:30pm	6.00