Certified Apparel Pattern Maker

 TABLE OF CONTENT

Apparel Pattern Making Basics

• What is Pattern Making?
• Who is a Patternmaker?
• What is the role of a Patternmaker?
• Methods of Pattern Making
• Pattern Engineering
• Pattern Grading

Measuring Techniques

• Understanding of Body & Its Measurements
• Method of Measuring a Dress Form
• Methods of Measuring

Fabric Preparation

• Preparation of Fabric for Cutting
• Grain and its Types
• Importance of Grain in Cutting and Construction
• Steps in Preparing the Fabric for Cutting

Tools

• Tools of Pattern Making
• Other Pattern Aids
• Terminology
• Symbols and Abbreviations

Pattern Drafting

• Introduction to Pattern Drafting
• Principles of Pattern Drafting and Pattern Details

Dart Manipulation

• Dart Introduction
• Styles Created by Shifting Blouse Darts

Draping

• Introduction to Draping
• Preparation of Body Form
• Basic Bodice Front
• Basic Back Bodice
• Basic Sleeve

Garment Fitting

• Introduction to Fit
• Elements of Fit
• Evaluating Fit
• Other Factors in Fit
• Methods of Fitting

Sleeve & its Types

• Introduction to Sleeves
• Sleeve Types
• Sleeve Cap Height
• General Principles
• Sleeve Styles

Collar & Types

• Collar Terms to Know
• Collar Types
• Collar Styles
• Determining Collar Stand
• Standards for Collars
• Interfacing
• Making a Collar

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