basic blocks
course
Module 1 - 2nd Ed.
Bodice block + dress block,
with and without darts​.
12 weekly lessons +
exclusive Facebook group +
once you buy, lessons will always we available for you
No more seats available
14 days money back guaranteed.
Module Program
12 weeks program, starting on May 30th, 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!
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)
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 fabric block (swimwear and underwear)
Available from Jun 2022
Module 3
Pants block, shirt block, raglan & dolman blocks
Available from Sep 2022
Module 4
Jacket block, 2-pieces sleeve, coat block
Available from Nov 2022
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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Registrations close on May, 29th - 2022
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