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: Jessica Hsu, Melissa McSorley
  • Semester start: Jan, May and Sept

Price: Domestic $6,495

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): $50

    APPLICATION FEE (International): $500

    ASSESSMENT FEE: $100

    TUITION (Domestic): $6,495

    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

    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 Lead 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.

    Melissa McSorley

    Following in her mother and grandmother’s footsteps, Melissa chose a career in the fashion industry and has been teaching for the last three years. She is a graduate from the Art Institute of Vancouver’s Fashion Design and Merchandising program. After a successful pattern making internship while in her second-to-last quarter, Melissa started working in the industry three months before graduation. Since graduation, Melissa has been building her skill set in contract pre-production manufacturing, wearing many hats. She also works with her own clients as a seamstress, doing alterations and one-of-a-kind projects.

    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