PROGRAM OUTLINE
Pattern Making and Assembling Technique Program
Career Occupation* Pattern Maker, Junior Pattern Maker
(if applicable)
Learning Objectives* Upon completion of this program the successful student will have
reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Become proficient in pattermaking
- Develop sewing and fit construction techniques
- Be able to drap and create Dress sloper, Flare/gore/
pleated skit , Collar/sleeve manipulations, Men’s
Shirt, Kids Bodice sloper andKids Dress Sloper
- Illustrate technical drawings
- Construct a 6- Piece Collection
Method(s) of Evaluation* The course is broken up into small projects that ultimately come
together to make a cohesive visual understanding of Pattern
Making and Assembling Technique. Presentation format and style
is determined by each student. Students will receive a written
evaluation on a regular basis and at least once before 30% of the
hours of instruction of the program have been provided.
Completion Requirements* The Cut Academy will use the following grade scale to
determine each students grade through their work.
Students must receive an average of 75% from all the
assignments in order to pass the course.
Grade Scale US Grade
A+ 90.00 - 100.00 A+
A 85.00 - 89.99 A
A- 80.00 - 84.99 A-
B+ 76.00 - 79.99 B+
B 72.00 - 75.99 B
B- 68.00 - 71.99 B-
C+ 64.00 - 67.99 C+
C 60.00 - 63.99 C
C- 55.00 - 59.99 C-
D 50.00 - 54.99 D
I 0.00 - 49.99 F
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F 0.00 - 49.99 F
Must receive 50% or above to pass the following
assignments. Assignmnets will be graded on selected
criteria per assignment:
Button up shirt pattern
Dress sloper
Flare/gore/ pleated skit
Collar/sleeve manipulations
Men’s Shirt
Kids Bodice sloper
Kids Dress Sloper
6- Piece Collection
Program Organization*
Title of Course/Work Experience Component * # of Hours*
Pattern Making and Assembling Technique program 280 Hours
Term: 14 weeks x 20 hrs/week = 280 hours
Weekly: Lecture 8 hours/week. Lab 12 hours/week
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COURSES
INTRODUCTION TO PATTERN MAKING creating a sample sewing book
• Introduction to flat pattern-making methods • Practice sewing straight line, curve line and
and concepts back stitch
• Drafting basic pattern blocks – front and back • Learn how to construct and sew vents, pocket
bodice, waistbands, hems and lining
• Creating dart manipulations • Understand how to cut and prepare textiles
• Understanding components of a garment – for
fly zipper, kick pleats, vents, pockets garment assembly
• Terminology of garment and pattern parts • Learn how to identify fabrics and weaves
• Pattern marking, labeling, and pattern • Understand fabric characteristics – grain and
sequence weight
• Learn how to insert different types of fusin
FIT AND MEASUREMENT
• Learn how to take personal measurements PRESENTATION
• Go through a garment fitting, understanding • Final: Students will create a 6 piece collection
the principles and assessing garment fit using pattern making techniques
• Learning how to measure a Mannequin • Students will present their final presentation
• Be able to correct fit and adjust patterns to peers, the Dean of The Cut Fashion Design
Academy and the
DRAFTING course instructor.
• Draft bottoms such as sleeve, skirt and pant
slopers
• Create a draft for a button-up shirt pattern
• Draft a dress pattern
• Learn how to draft a flared/gored/pleated
skirt patterns
• Create collars
• Be able to manipulate patterns
• Draft men’s bodice sloper
• Draft kid’s bodice sloper
GARMENT ASSEMBLY AND TEXTILES
• Learn how to use of equipment,
maintenance, and safety
• Practice sewing techniques such as: stitches,
seams, hem finishes, zipper applications,
waistband applications, pleats, by
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MANDATORY MATERIALS
MATERIALS (Pattern Making Kit)
Curve Rule (60cm)
Student Name: _____________________________
Grid Ruler (50x5cm)
Pattern Notcher
L- Square
Student Sinature: __________________________
Tracing Wheel
Metal Meter Ruler
Tape Measure Date: _____________________________________
Tailors Chalk (12)
Pattern Hooks (12)
Seam Ripper
Paper Scissors
Fabric Scissors
Pattern Shears
Measuring Tape
$450.00
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
(to be purchased by student)
Mechanical Pencils
Eraser
Scotch or clear tape
3” binder
Clear plastic page sleeves
Hand sewing needles
Pins
Pens (Red, Blue, Black, Green)
BOOKS
Patternmaking for Fashion Design (5th Edition) by
Helen Joseph Armstrong
$165.00 + TAX
Pattern Drafting for Industry & Home Sewing
(Pattern Block Books, set of 3)
$125 + TAX
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