Technical Pattern Making Advanced Outerwear / Active Wear (Virtual)

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

Price: $6,495

Installment Plans Available

Technical Pattern Making (Virtual)

 

In this challenging and industry-specific course, you will learn how technical apparel is designed and manufactured. With a focus on pattern making that uses the technical and performance properties of various fabrics for specific end-uses such as sports, recreation, survival, and protection, you will pursue advanced pattern making and garment assembly studies geared to the outdoor sports enthusiasts. You will acquire the knowledge of new fibres, fabrics and trims, and learn how to apply specific technical construction techniques to build performance garments. You will also visit local Vancouver manufacturers specializing in technical apparel manufacturing. For your final project, you will pattern and sew a four-piece capsule collection.

 
 
 

“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

 
 
 
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Performance Textiles, Fit & Features

  • Identify and work with specific manufacturing equipment
  • Define the terminology common to the technical outerwear / active wear industry
  • Identify performance textiles, fit and features
  • Review leading products for performance design features
  • Understand anatomic fit, and sport-specific movement
  • Visit local factories
  • Introduction to outerwear products, fabrics, features and specific manufacturing techniques
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    Layers

  • Understand the application of base layers
  • Apply the considerations given for creating base layer products (seam placement, fit, layering, features, fabrics and construction)
  • Review competitive samples and key design features
  • Understand and apply the application of mid layers (fleece, synthetic insulation)
  • Review Yoga pant and top; fit and identify corrections
  • Draft and sew mid-layers, both fleece and synthetic insulation
  • Learning about down insulation

    • Technical Pant

  • Comprehend all considerations for technical pants (hiking, running, mountaineering – lightweight to alpine weight soft-shell)
  • Apply sizing and fit considerations for technical end uses
  • Advanced fabrics and trims
  • Performance construction techniques
  • Review and fit Yoga Pant corrections, and active top (if necessary)

    • Outerwear

  • Introduction and exploration of hoods (one of the most difficult elements of outerwear to fit well)
  • Draft and sew muslin or mock-ups of basic outerwear shell block, including hood
  • Refine body block for fit, seam placement, articulation and mobility
  • Examine general and sport-specific features (cuff closures, ventilation, innovative closures or adjustments)
  • Examine construction necessary to make a garment with an attached lining waterproof clothes

    • Presentation

  • Final: Our students will create 2 final looks including one knit piece and one 3-layered piece.
  • Students will present their final presentation to peers, the Dean of The Cut Fashion Design Academy and the course instructor.
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    Program Price

    APPLICATION FEE (all students): $50

    ASSESSMENT FEE (all students): $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

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    Joanna Delaney

    Joanna Delaney has extensive experience in couture. After receiving initial training at Helen Lefeaux College of Fashion Design in 2001, she honed her skills at Something Blue Vancouver for ten years, leaving as Head Tailor for their private label. During this time, she received a Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design and Technology from Kwantlen Polytechnic University and has since taught Pattern Making and Garment Construction at the same program she graduated from. Joanna has worked for two of Vancouver's corporate fashion giants, Lululemon and Aritzia. She gained experience as Fit Technician and Developer at both companies, working with Designers, Pattern Makers and offshore factories to ensure impeccable fit and quality of garments before going into production. Joanna started her Bridal Couture business in 2013 and has since served hundreds of brides – both in Vancouver and internationally, creating one of a kind custom gowns by hand. This experience has given her great depth in understanding the female form and has contributed to her reputation as one of Vancouver's finest and well-respected couturieres. Outside of fashion, Joanna finds balance in nature, the arts and international travel. She is passionate about the wellbeing of people and has also taught yoga and meditation over the years – which has in turn, fuelled the success of her creative work.

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    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. In addition to these valuable experiences, she designs, creates and produces pet wear, uniforms, wedding gowns and other custom formal wear with impressive results.

    Instructor and materials subject to change