basic blocks
course
Module 1 - 3rd Ed.
+
Module 2 - 1st Ed.
Bodice block + dress block, with and without darts​, stretch fabric block
24 weekly lessons +
exclusive Facebook group +
once you buy, lessons will always we available for you
No more seats available
14 days money back guaranteed.
Modules Program
24 weeks program, starting on Sept. 26th, 2022.
One new lesson published every week, delivered on every Monday directly to your inbox.
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!
Module 1
Week 1
Simple bodice block (without darts) with wearing ease + basic sleeve - for shirts, blouses, shift dresses
Week 2
Fitted/contoured bodice block (without wearing ease) - for fitted bodices and dresses, corsets, corset dresses
Week 3
Bodice & dress block with darts + basic sleeve - for dresses, shirts, blouses
Week 4
Fitting bodices (with and without darts) + most common alterations
Week 5
Fitting sleeves + most common alterations
Week 6
Dart manipulation into other darts and/or slash lines - 10 styles
Week 7
Dart manipulation into volumes (pleats, gathers...) and flares - 8 styles
Week 8
Sleeve manipulations - 10 styles
Week 9
Skirt construction: recap of basic skirt (studied in pre-course lesson 3), 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 circle skirt, paneled skirt, skirt with yoke
Week 10
Matching bodices with dart manipulations and skirts to create dress patterns + how to create different facings: facing for neckline/neckline + armhole and how to create pattern for lining
Week 11
Construction of dresses: wrap dress, asymmetric, draped, tiered
Week 12
Draft pattern for jersey dresses/tops (fabrics with horizontal stretch only)
Module 2
Week 1
How to calculate negative wearing ease + block for stretch fabrics (horizontal and vertical reductions)
Week 2
Bodysuits (8 styles using different materials: jersey, lace, satin...)
Week 3
Briefs (8 styles)
Week 4
Bras and sporty tops (8 styles)
Week 5
Construction of bra with cups (fabric and foam)
Week 6
Bras (8 styles using different materials)
Week 7
Block with darts for slip dress, babydoll, camisole (5 styles)
Week 8
Dartless block for t-shirt, sweatshirt, pjs...
Week 9
Dolman block (with and without gusset) + hoodie
Week 10
Raglan construction and manipulation (1 & 2 pieces sleeve) + Saddle sleeve construction and manipulation
Week 11
Corset without cups (4 styles)
Week 12
Corset with cups (4 styles)
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
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Join the courseThe Basic Blocks Course Program
This is 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 fabrics, underwear and corsets
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
Let’s start and get serious about pattern making!
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