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INTRODUCTION

WELCOME TO THE COURSE!
Tools
Cm to Inch conversion table.pdf
COMMUNITY FEATURE
MODULE I: BODICE BLOCK

1.1 The most crucial module
1.2 Taking measurements for the bodice
1.3 Why the pattern is this way
1.4 Ease & measurements
1.5 Miniature bodice
1.6 Bodice block pattern
1.7 Adjusting pattern for a bigger waistline
1.8 Adjusting pattern for a bigger cup
1.9 Making a test bodice
1.10 Correcting the pattern
1.11 Adjusting pattern for sleeveless garments
1.12 Looser fit bodice pattern with darts
1.13 Looser fit bodice without darts
1.14 Stretch factor
1.15 Bodice for stretchy fabric
1.16 Hip block
MODULE II: DART MANIPULATION

2.1 Why would you move darts?
2.2 Two ways to move darts
2.3 Asymmetric darts
2.4 Princess line darts
2.5 More creative darts
MODULE III: BODICE TYPES

3.1 Bodice with a yoke
3.2 Basque waist
3.3 Bodice with pleats
3.4 Back of the shirt
MODULE IV: BUTTONSTANDS & FACINGS

4.1 Button stand
4.2 Fly opening
4.3 Facings
4.4 Asymmetric opening
PRACTICE-1: Minimalistic summer dress

About practice
1. Summer dress pattern
2. All-in-one facing
BONUS: In-seam pocket
BONUS: In-seam pocket (French seam)
PRACTICE-2: Sleeveless blouse with ruffles

1. Pattern logic
2. Making a pattern
3. Putting a blouse together
PRACTICE-3: Tank top

Jersey tank top
PRACTICE-4: Blouse with yoke

1. Blouse with yoke pattern
2. Bias facing
PRACTICE-5: Statement backless piece

1. Statement piece pattern development
2. Front piece one
3. Front piece two & fabric manipulation
4. Adding lining
5. Buttonholes, buttons & final result
MODULE V: NECKLINES

5.1 Deep neckline trick
5.2 Square neckline
5.3 Sweetheart neck
5.4 V-neck
5.5 Scoop neckline
5.6 Deep cowl neckline
5.7 High cut cowl neckline
5.8 Crossover bodice
5.9 Shoulderless top
5.10 One shoulder
PRACTICE-6: V-necks

1. V-neck: facing method
2. V-neck: strips method
3. V-neck: plackets method
PRACTICE-7: Sweet-heart top

1. Sweetheart top pattern
2. Sweetheart top sewing
3. Sweetheart top opening
PRACTICE-8: Deep cowl jersey top

Deep cowl jersey top
MODULE VI: COLLARS

Introduction to collars, don't skip it!
6.1 Straight-band collar pattern
6.2 Straight-band collar making
6.3 Mandarin collar pattern
6.4 Mandarin collar making
6.5 Peter Pan collar pattern
6.6 Peter Pan collar making
6.7 Sailor collar pattern
6.8 Sailor collar making
6.9 Two-piece shirt collar
6.10 Shawl collar
6.11 Double-breasted opening
MODULE VII: SLEEVES. PART I. SLEEVE PATTERN BLOCK.

7. 1 Anatomy of a sleeve
7.2 Sleeve pattern block
7.2-a Adjusting sleeve pattern for a bigger bicep
7.3 Adjusting sleeves & armholes
7.4 Testing sleeve pattern
7.5 Cuffs
7.6 Bottom of the sleeve width
MODULE VII: SLEEVES. PART II. SLEEVE MANIPULATION.

7.7 Bishop sleeve
7.8 Leg O'Mutton Sleeve.mp4
7.9 Raised crown sleeve.mp4
7.10 Short sleeve
7.11 Extra puffy sleeve
7.12 Bell sleeve
7.13 Puffy short sleeve
7.14 Saddle sleeve
7.15 Sports sleeve
7.16 Kimono sleeve
7.17 Deep raglan sleeve
7.18 Cap sleeve
7.19 A few more things about sleeves
7.20 Two-piece sleeve
PRACTICE-9: SHIRTS BASICS

Ease & Fit for garments with sleeves
Drafting a bodice with different ease
Shirt pattern
How to put a shirt together
Yoke & Button-stands
Yoke, second option
Shirt Collar
Sleeves (+ best technique for the ease)
Sleeve opening, second option
Cuffs & hem

MODULE II: DART MANIPULATION

The most fun part of pattern design is surely dart manipulation. Learn two ways to move the darts and create designs that speak to you.

5 Lessons