Couture Pattern Making Evening Wear / Special Occasion

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

Price: Domestic $6,995

Installment Plans Available

International $8,450.00

Clair McLaughlin

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I have thoroughly enjoyed my courses at the Cut, so much so that I now have an amazing new career path!

Couture Pattern Making

 

Overview

In this comprehensive and specialized course, you will focus on the intricacies and techniques utilized in evening wear and bridal. Students will learn how to draft, construct and manipulate fabrics utilizing a variety of specialty fabrics and finishes, including beading, lace work, and tailoring, as well as learn how to drape in jersey and silk. At the completion of this module, you will draft and assemble two couture evening wear designs that reflect your personal design point of view and brand.

 
 

“Its amazing how much they can teach you in just 4 months! I came here having just basic sewing skills and now I know how to produce pretty much any of the clothes I see around!”

— Tanya Kim, Pattern Making and Assembly Student
 
 
 

Classes Include

 
 

Introduction

  • Understand couture applique and principles.
  • Learn fashion terminology.
  • Analyze textiles for special occasions.
  • Identify the appropriate blocks for specific garments.
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    Pattern, Construction & Fit

  • Learning about the cocktail dress
  • Manipulating a circle skirt block and drafting a pattern for the skirt
  • Constructing and pressing with tailoring techniques
  • Bounding buttonholes
  • Creating patch pocket
  • Installing shoulder pad and lining
  • Compete interior tacking and final pressing
  • Manipulating blocks to create bustier pattern
  • Learning how to apply boning in to bustier
  • Creating couture lace over bustier with no seams
  • Understanding Crinoline construction
  • Adjusting fit on a live a model

    • Capsule Collection & Presentation

  • Final: Create a mini collection composed of two looks using couture techniques. Included are your sketches, process, mood board and fabric board
  • Students will present their final presentation to peers, the Dean of The Cut Fashion Design Academy and the course instructor

    • Hand Sewing Techniques

  • Learn how to apply and remove sequins
  • Learn construction and application of a zipper and lining.
  • Develop hand sewing of sequins in seam allowance and sequin replacement.
  • Practise hand beading techniques
  • Learn how to create different seams.
  • Learn about different hems
  • Install invisible zipper in dress.
  • Merge lining and exteriors
  • Hand stitch techniques

    • Textile

  • Analyzing and understanding silk
  • Cutting and preparing silk charmeuse.
  • Understanding printed textile and matching prints to seams.
  • Learning about knit fabrics and preparing fabrics
  • Ruching and controlled fullness and stabilizing.
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    Program Price

    APPLICATION FEE (Domestic): $50

    APPLICATION FEE (International): $500

    ASSESSMENT FEE: $100

    TUITION: $6,995

    Payment Plan 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

     

    Jessica Hsu

    Jessica has worked in the fashion industry for almost three decades for brands such as Karma Athletics, Lotuswear Designs Ltd., and Design Group—just to name a few. Currently Jessica is a Senior Technical Pattern Maker at Arcteryx. In addition to Jessica's impressive career, she designs, creates and produces pet wear, uniforms, wedding gowns and other custom formal wear with impressive results. Jessica is an alumni of the prestigious Central Saint Martins School of Design. Jessica is formally trained in British, Canadian and Japanese pattern drafting techniques. A graduate of LaSalle College, Van Nung University, Chin-Chin Institute of Fashion Design, and the Central Saint Martins University of Art short term fashion Design, Jessica has demonstrated a perpetual drive for excellence and constant growth. While Jessica continues to perfect her craft as a freelance designer, it is her dedication and technical expertise that have made her a highly valued employee, instructor and mentor.

    Instructor and materials subject to change

     

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     This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
    The Cut Design Academy is designated with PTIB