Pattern Making &
Assembling Technique

  • Program Duration: 14 weeks x 20 Hours a week
  • Lecture: 8 hrs a week
  • Lab: 12 hrs a week
  • Lead Instructor:JoannaDelaney, Madison
  • Semester start: Jan, May and Sept

Price: Domestic $6,995

Installment Plans Available

International $8,450.00

Sergine Zougbédé

★★★★★

I love the Cut! I took the Pattern Making and Assembling Technique certificate and learned so much! Intensive but I found exactly what I was looking for : a short, high-quality training that would give me industry-level pattern-making skills. I am so happy with what I have learned.

The teachers are absolutely amazing! A lot of experience, supportive, but also they push you to give the best of yourself. The small class size allowed me to have an almost one-on-one training. The staff there is also super nice and great! Great memories and connection with my classmates. I loved coming to the school and meet my school family :)) Liza, the owner and dean of the school, is wonderful! She brings you amazing job opportunities and connections. She is always looking to connect you with people in the industry. I am so grateful!

Pattern Making & Assembling Technique

 

Overview

The course enables students to become industry proficient in pattern making, fit and sewing construction. The first six weeks are dedicated to learning the fundamentals of pattern making, fit and sewing, and by Week 7 students choose their ‘design’ stream: active/technical wear, evening wear, contemporary women’s or menswear. Students produce garments throughout their studies and create 6-pieces during the 14 weeks and present them as their final project. Some sewing experience is helpful.

 
 

“The learning experience is very hands on. You have a teacher by your side whenever you have a question.”

— Ryan Kim, Pattern Making and Garment Assembly Alumni
 
 

Classes Include

 
 
 

Introduction To Pattern Making

  • Introduction to flat pattern-making methods and concepts
  • Drafting basic pattern blocks – front and back bodice, waistbands, hems
  • Creating dart manipulations
  • Understanding components of a garment – fly zipper, kick pleats, vents, pockets
  • Terminology of garment and pattern parts
  • Pattern marking, labeling, and pattern sequence
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    Fit And Measurement

  • Learn how to take personal measurements
  • Go through a garment fitting, understanding the principles and assessing garment fit
  • Learning how to measure a Mannequin
  • Be able to correct fit and adjust patterns

    • 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 creating a sample sewing book
  • Practice sewing straight line, curve line and back stitch
  • Learn how to construct and sew vents, pocket and lining
  • Understand how to cut and prepare textiles for garment assembly
  • Learn how to identify fabrics and weaves
  • Understand fabric characteristics – grain and weight
  • Learn how to insert different types of fusing

    • Drafting

  • Draft bottoms such as, 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

    • Collection Development & Presentation

  • Final: Students will create a 6 piece collection using pattern making techniques
  • Students will present their final presentation to their peers, and the course instructor
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    Program Price

    APPLICATION FEE (Domestic): $250

    APPLICATION FEE (International): $1000

    TUITION (Domestic): $6,995

    TUITION (International): $8,450

    Payment Plans are Available
    (Does not include books and materials, check program outline for details)

     

    Pathway of your career

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    Become a student!

    If you’ve dreamed of turning your passion into an exciting career in fashion, as a designer or in production, this is your chance to bring that dream to life. Perhaps you’re in the industry and need to upgrade your skills? Or you want to develop your existing skills to further a hobby? Or maybe you’re ready to launch an exciting second career. One-on-one education with some of the most creative brains in the business and first-hand experience in a professional workshop will help you build a portfolio fit for the world’s top fashion schools and brands.

    Meet your professors

    Joanna Delaney

    Joanna Delaney is a British born couturiere, inspired by the individuality of her clients and finding balance in the beautiful, natural surroundings of BC, Canada. Joanna has extensive experience in couture. After receiving initial training at Helen Lefeaux College of Fashion Design in 2001, she went on to work for Something Blue Vancouver for ten years and left as head tailor for their private label. During this time, she also received a Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Joanna has since taught and led patternmaking and couture at The Wilson School of Design and The Cut Fashion Design Academy.

    Madison Prangnell

    Madison has over 8 years of garment construction and pattern making knowledge. She is a VCAD Fashion Design graduate and has been working with various freelance clients and small businesses based in Vancouver for the past 4 years. Working as a Start-Up Product Consultant, Materials and Sourcing Coordinator, and Junior Designer gave her all of the confidence to start her own businesses.

    Instructor and materials subject to change

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

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     This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.
    The Cut Design Academy is designated with PTIB