PATTERNMAKING AND DESIGN

This lecture/demonstration covers adjusting commercial patterns to fit the most common types of figures. Please mention specific fitting questions when you register. 1 session. $49

SIMPLE PATTERN ALTERATIONS

PATTERN DRAFTING IV - ADVANCED DESIGN Annette L Hickman

RK A15126 8/25 FC A15164 10/12

SU SA

2:45pm-5:45pm Nancy Feve 2:00pm-5:00pm Nancy Feve

Grading! What is it? It is a technique that allows you to increase or decrease the size and shape of a pattern. You will learn by demonstration and participation how to slide and shift a size 10 misses dress and pant pattern to create a larger/smaller size. Knowledge of sewing or patternmaking helpful. SUPPLY LIST. 1 session. $79

PATTERN GRADING SALLY MCCANN

Using skills learned in I,II and III students will pratice drafting techniques including facings, collars,cuffs, yolks, pockets, waist bands, and finishing details leading to their own designs. Individual growth and developement will be emphasized, in addition to practice drafting, fitting and design for individual figures. Pattern Drafting I and II are prerequisites. SUPPLY LIST. 6 sessions. $149

FC A14958 9/3-10/8

TU

6:45pm-8:45pm

NEW DRAPING THE COUTURE WAY Nora Elias

RK A15113 10/6

SU

11:30am-5:30pm

This workshop is a comprehensive class focused on getting you a pants pattern that FITS. Each session will help you learn to fit your unique figure and get you closer to your best pants pattern. Basic to intermediate sewing skills required. SUPPLY LIST. 3 sessions. $169

BEST PANTS FITTING WORKSHOP Sally McCann

Draping is the couture technique for creating clothing and patterns by draping the fabric around the body or a dressform, without first using a flat pattern. In this lecture/demo, Nora will show you the method she used in a Paris Designer Salon to create unique one-of-a-kind garments and special true-to-fit patterns. She will give you an idea of how draping can stimulate your creativity and design capacity. 1 session. $49

RK A15291 11/10

SU

11:15am-2:15am

RK A15112 9/22 & 9/29 -9/30 SU 11:30am-5:30pm / M 5:30pm-8:30pm

Students will learn to take their own measurements, then draft a full scale basic bodice and sleeve pattern for the foundation pattern called a sloper. Once drafted, the sloper pattern will be executed in muslin for fitting. Use of tools, drafting principles and fitting procedure will be demonstrated. SUPPLY LIST. 6 sessions. $149

PATTERN DRAFTING I Annette L Hickman

Trouble getting pants that fit? This course will teach you how to create the perfect pants pattern. Students will make a muslin draft, fit the muslin, then draft a pants pattern from the muslin. The instructor will show you how the basic pants pattern can be used to create different styles of pants. At the end of the class students will have a muslin that fits and a basic pants pattern that fits. SUPPLY LIST. 2 sessions. $149

PANTS THAT FIT! Kate Mulvey

CN A15454 12/1-12/8

SU

11:15am-5:45pm

RK A14967 RK A14972 FC A14969

9/5-10/10 TH 4:00pm-6:00pm 10/24-12/5 TH 6:45pm-8:45pm (n/c 11/28) 10/29-12/10 TU 4:00pm-6:00pm (n/c 11/26)

NEW TWO FOR ONE COMBINATION PATTERN Nora Elias

Students will learn to take their own measurements, then draft a full scale pants pattern for the foundation sloper. Use of tools and drafting principles will be covered. Once drafted, the sloper pattern will be executed in muslin for fitting. Fitting techniques will be demonstrated. After the pants are fitted, a basic skirt will be drafted from the pants sloper. SUPPLY LIST. 3,6 sessions. $149

PATTERN DRAFTING II Annette L Hickman

Do you have a question on how to combine patterns? How do you put a sleeve from one pattern on to a bodice from another pattern? How can you grade a collar from a favorite pattern to fit another pattern style? What can be done when you want to combine patterns to reflect your own personal style? Does this sound like you? Come join Nora as she demonstrates the answers to these qusetions and more. 1 session. $79

RK A15294 12/1

SU

11:15am-5:45pm

RK A14968 RK A14974 RK A14971 FC A14957

9/5-10/10 TH 6:45pm-8:45pm 9/21-10/5 SA 10:00am-2:00pm 10/24-12/5 TH 4:00pm-6:00pm (n/c 11/28) 9/3-10/8 TU 4:00pm-6:00pm

PATTERN DRAFTING V - ADVANCED Annette L Hickman

Using their basic sloper, students will apply pattern drafting techniques to design a suit, coat, formal gown or ensemble, complete with design details. Fitting the design is included and will allow the student to use the completed muslin to execute garment in fashion fabrics. Prerequisite: Pattern Drafting I, II, III. SUPPLY LIST. 6 sessions. $149

FC A14970 10/29-12/10 TU 6:45pm-8:45pm (n/c 11/26)

RK=Rockville;

CN=Centreville;

FC=Falls Church