PATTERNMAKING 101: SKIRT PATTERNS

Helena has been in the apparel manufacturing business for over 40 years. Entering the field as a sample-maker, she worked her way up to designing technical apparel patterns for Brands like Susan Bristol, JJill, Brass Clothing, Bennet & Co, and Sterlingwear. She has been teaching technical design and pattern-making since 2012. In her spare time, she quilts, paints watercolors, and is an extreme gardener.

Patternmaking 101 will teach students how to create basic pattern blocks and how they are used to make stylized personal patterns. Students will learn what body measurements they need to draft a skirt pattern, how those measurements translate into pattern shapes, and how to recognize style and body shape relationships.

This class has no materials fee as students are expected to bring their own materials.

The goal of this class is to provide students with the knowledge of how to draft basic skirt pattern, what information is needed for it, and how to create your own style using a pattern block. Students will learn how to pick the fabric for making skirt, spreading, and cutting. We will talk about construction that can be used for this type of clothing and equipment for making it.

Having ALL the tools will speed up the process.

The links connected to the list below are examples. You are NOT required to buy these exact models

1. Hip Curve

2. French Curve

3. L-Square

4. Straight Ruler (12”, 18”, 24”)

5. Tape Measure

6. Pattern Notcher

7. Tracing Wheel

8. Awl

9. Pencils and eraser-drafting. Mechanical pencil is the best for the job

10. Paper scissors to cut the finished block or pattern

11. Dotted paper-to draft-min 4 yards

12. Flexible Ruler for measuring lines

13. Scotch tape-keep folded parts of paper together

14. Stapler

Extras

1. Cloth Weight

2. Pattern Punch

3. Pattern Hooks

4. Pattern Shears

5. Fabric Scissors

6. Draping Pins

7. Draping Tape

8. Muslin Fabric

9. Oaktag pattern paper

Set option examples:

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Students must be 16 years old or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.

Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

*Sales end 48 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Artisan's Asylum, 96 Holton Street, Boston, United States