basic blocks
course
Learn how to draft your own basic blocks with our professional method.
If you struggle with fitting ready patterns and you want something that fits your unique body shape, if you work with customers and you want the first fitting to have less alterations done, or you want to develop your own designs… this course is perfect for you!
No credit card required, 100% free
What you will learn
- Understand the principles of pattern making​
- Understand the meaning of wearing ease
- How to fit basic blocks on different body shapes
- Understand drag lines and wrinkles and how to fix them
- Learn how to create basic blocks on any personal measurement or size
- Mix and match constructions to fit any style
- How to choose the best wearing ease and apply it to your patterns
- Recreate patterns from ready garments or photos
Course Program
We're preparing the most complete and professional pattern making course we've ever made.
Our 15+ years of experience will be available for you into step by step lessons, easy to follow yet extremely detailed. Clear instructions will drive you to understanding pattern making techniques and applying them.
Module 1
Bodice block + dress block, with and without darts
Available from May 2022
Module 2
Stretch fabric block (swimwear and underwear)
Available from Sep 2022
Module 3
Pants block, shirt block, raglan & dolman blocks
Available from Late 2022
Module 4
Jacket block, 2-pieces sleeve, coat block
Available from Early 2023
We’ll deliver one new lesson every week, but don’t worry: once you enroll, lessons will be there forever so you can go at your own pace!
Who is the course for..?
You will enjoy the course if
- You are passionate about pattern making and/or tailoring and want to deepen your knowledge
- You are a beginner but want to learn pattern making in the professional way
- You are a designer and want to be aware of how to create your own patterns
- You are tired of using ready patterns
You will not like the course if
- You cannot put any effort in learning
- You want ready patterns
- You don't enjoy the process of drafting made to measure patterns
- You don't mind if the garments fit so and so instead of great
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