Patternmaking 101: Torso Body Block Drafting
Schedule
Fri Jul 19 2024 at 05:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
301 Cortland Ave | San Francisco, CA
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About this Event
Workshop Title: Pattern Making 101: Torso Body Block Drafting👗✂️
**Workshop Overview:**
Welcome to "Pattern Making 101: Mastering the Body Block," a foundational workshop designed for aspiring fashion designers, sewing enthusiasts, and anyone interested in garment construction. This hands-on session will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to create a basic body block, which serves as the foundation for all garment patterns.
**Objectives:**
- Understand the importance and uses of a body block in pattern making.
- Learn how to take accurate body measurements.
- Draft a basic torso body block pattern from scratch.
- Gain insights into modifying the body block for different designs and fits.
**Who Should Attend:**
- Beginners in fashion & costume design and sewing, anyone willing to face the unknown!
- Home sewers looking to improve their pattern making skills.
- Students and professionals in the fashion or costume industry seeking to strengthen their technical foundation.
**Workshop Outline:**
**Duration: 4 hours**
1. **Social Mingling (10 minutes) 🗣️**
- Welcome and introductions
- Brief overview of the workshop agenda
2. **Introduction to Pattern Making and the Body Block (20 minutes) ✨**
- Overview of pattern making
- Importance of a body block
- Examples of garments created from a body block
3. **Taking Accurate Measurements (30 minutes) 📏**
- Tools needed for measurement
- Key body measurements for drafting a body block
- Demonstration and practice session on taking measurements
4. **Drafting the Basic Body Block (80 minutes) 📝**
- Materials and tools for drafting
- Step-by-step instructions on drafting the front and back body blocks
- Tips for accuracy and precision
6. **Fitting and Adjustments (30 minutes) 🤔**
- Creating a muslin/toile from the drafted body block
- Fitting the muslin/toile on a dress form or model
- Identifying and correcting common fit issues
7. **Customizing the Body Block (30 minutes) ✂️**
- Introduction to pattern manipulation techniques
- Basic adjustments for different body shapes and design variations
- How to add design elements like darts, seams, and ease
8. **Q&A and Troubleshooting (20 minutes) ❓**
- Open floor for questions and troubleshooting common challenges
- Personalized advice and tips
9. **Hands-On Practice (40 minutes) 👐**
- Individual drafting and fitting practice
- Instructor feedback and support
workshop and take the first step towards mastering the art of pattern making! 👗✂️
Where is it happening?
301 Cortland Ave, 301 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 275.00
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