Pattern Drafting – Skirt
Pattern Drafting – Skirt
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The Avenues Adult Education Centre
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Course Aims
Would you like to make a simple garment to your own design? Do you want to begin to develop the skills and knowledge to make your own patterns?
This six-week course will give you the basic, first steps to drafting a basic skirt block, creating a design, making the paper pattern, a test garment, and then a final piece.
Come along, meet new people, learn new skills, and have a fun time using your creativity!
Entry Requirements
Learners must be able to use a sewing machine competently, understand and be experienced in using commercial patterns to cut out and construct garments, using pattern markings, transferring markings, and following given instructions.
How to apply
For information on how to apply, please call 01482 615 349 / 616 580 or email: learneradvice@hullcc.gov.uk
Course Content
During this six-week course, you will:
- Draft a basic skirt block to your own or standard size measurements
- Create a simple skirt design – straight skirt, A-line
- Draft a pattern for your design
- Cut out and construct a toile (this is an early version of the garment made in basic fabric)
- Make design and fit alterations to the toile
- Transfer alterations to the paper pattern
- Cut out and construct a final piece (This may be another toile made in basic fabric or a finished garment in chosen fabric)
This is a classroom-based, workshop-style, learning experience.
Level: Advanced
Classes are not suitable for beginners.
Learners must be able to use a sewing machine competently, understand and be experienced in using commercial patterns.
Tutor demonstration, advice, guidance, and practical support will be given throughout the session.
You must bring your own resources.
You will need:
- Pencil, ruler, eraser, calculator, masking tape/sticky tape
- Plain cotton fabric for the toile, calico for preference, but any cotton non-stretch fabric will suffice
- Fabric for the final piece
- Thread
Your tutor will discuss resource amounts and requirements with you at Induction.
Assessment Method
This is a RARPA based course, assessment is carried out though building of a portfolio and taking part within tasks matched to the individual’s personal targets.
RARPA stands for Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement which is the process of assessment for non-accredited learning. It is a means of validating the outcomes of programmes which do not result in qualifications. RARPA is a five-stage process which measures and records learners’ progress, achievements and attendance.
Where can it lead?
You could progress on to further crafting, sewing and pottery/ceramics courses.
As a Hull Training and Adult Education learner, you have access to our Careers Advice Service. Our advisers are on hand to guide you through options and support you to achieve your full potential. Ask your tutor to refer you, if required.