PATTERNMAKING AND DRAPING ONLINE PROGRAM
Are you eager to go behind the scenes/seams and find out what goes into making a custom designed fashion sewing pattern?
Do you want to know how to drape, mark, pin, test and refine these original pattern blocks so that you understand both the drafting and draping approaches?
Do you want to become more knowledgeable, capable, experienced with Patternmaking, Draping and the Supplies you need?
Do you want to understand all about dress forms, garment components from collars to plackets, to pockets and stylelines, and other fashion design technical terms so you can be more creative with fashion?
My Fashion Patternmaking and Draping Online course PATTERNMAKING AND DRAPING DEMYSTIFIED has landed on your path for a reason!
Understanding pattern making principles
changes the way you think about clothes,
…the way you make or draw them, talk about them, and analyze them.
Patternmaking is a language.
It’s a bit like a puzzle- but that’s the fun part! How do the pieces fit together?
It’s TOTALLY “FIGURE-OUTABLE!” and you can get “in” on it.
I used commercial patterns
before I went to fashion school, and I first learned to sew from them.
I was so frustrated by all that delicate tissue paper and zillions of markings, and nothing ever fit. (It was a good way to learn to sew basics though.)
Sewing is a great way to begin understanding patterns,
(So is exploring the ethnic roots of clothing and costume!)
I absolutely recommend that you begin sewing if you haven’t yet, even the most basic sewing project will bring the concepts of patternmaking and draping to life for you!
When I finally took a fashion patternmaking course, as a fashion design student at Parsons Paris, and then in New York,
it totally changed the game for me forever.
and IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE BORING, DRY or INTIMIDATING!
NOW IT’S YOUR TURN.
My Fashion Patternaking and draping online course brings it to you on your schedule and pace.
>>>YOU CAN WATCH A FREE ONE HOUR LESSON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE for FREE. It’s about FACINGS>>
You don’t need to have a large pattern studio.
You can do the exercises at 1/4 scale at your own desk or lap if you prefer.
What’s important is watching, listening, and practicing.
Try the examples- there are videos on the sales page.
EVERY WEEK/Module of your Fashion Patternmaking Online course INCLUDES
- 90 mins/week of videos- instruction of techniques and theories to be creative and techy!.
- You aren’t required to work on a dress form, but you can. i also have 1/4 scale pattern blocks that you can cut, trace, and manipulate in order to move through and embody all of the process in a more accessible way that saves space and resources.
- Resource links for tools, website, books..
- Real life examples of garments using the techniques.
- Pattern drafts explained and tried on.
- Exercises/Practice/ Assignments for YOU to create and share.
- Discussion areas. give and get feedback, ask and share!
- Information and Inspiration!
- Research suggestions for design ideas
Many fashion patternmaking classes go over your head.
if you look at a pattern book, all you see is symbols and measurements.
It isn’t about putting “exactly 1/4 ” there or here”.
it’s also about WHY.
You need a human being to break it down so you understand WHY you want a half inch here, a 1/4 inch there.
It’s about understanding,
it’s about knowing how it all goes together to create your own.
We all deserve to learn this basic language and how it works behind the scenes to make or modify a pattern.
It helps if you already sew, to take this course,, but the course is for everyone who WANTS TO KNOW MORE.
Don’t be fooled by this sale price, the course is LOADED with information for you to be empowered and wise in garment-making.
I want to reach YOU!
Fashion Patternmaking Online Course CHECKOUT is HERE
Me? I’m Laura Volpintesta,
I’m a fashion designer
who’s been teaching at Parsons School of Design since 1997 in both draping, construction and sewing in BFA program, as well as Illustration, model drawing, portfolio and concept development in AAS program on campus.
I’m a Craftsy / Bluprint instructor with a course called Designing Fashion Flats -and also created Parsons’ very first online fashion studio course in 2008!
My books are available on Amazon. The Language of Fashion Design: 26 Principles Every Fashion Designer Should Know and co-author of the Fashion Designer’s Reference and Specification book.
I’m a single mom and Fashion Illustration Tribe is my dream to create fashion courses like the university —
but to make them available to creatives everywhere,
even if they need to be home with their kids or studying after work.
I created this Fashion Patternmaking online course program
because I want to connect and inspire and create with you so that you can learn all of the tools my teachers taught me.
I’m also passionate about body positivity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of fashion.
LEARN Fashion Patternmaking ONLINE WITH ME!
I love to create and SO DO YOU!
I know you do. Curiosity brought you to learning and growing!
If you’ve landed on this page, you’re someone who wants to know more.
You want to MAKE, you want to fit. To know how things are put together.
You’re someone who wants to bring your amazing ideas out of your head and into the world!
START TODAY while the cart is open (the cart opens and closes during promotional periods throughout the year.)
Would you like to learn
Why, and where to use notches?
Where to use seam allowances and how much.
How to create curves and lines confidently. on armholes, waistlines, hemlines, side seams?
Learn the names of the elements of fashion and garment construction.
Facings, waistbands, sleeves, collars, and plackets, I’ll walk you through the building blocks and the how.
“I’m IN! “
In this class we will start from square one.
In Fashion Patternmaking Online Course,
I want you to have access to the tools and key language to create original fashion patterns for any size and understand the underlying concept.
You might not understand the words in this list below, and that’s OKAY.
Ummm….that’s why we’re learning them!
(it makes more sense if you have some sewing background. If you don’t, it’s time to start sewing your first basic bodice or classic shirt, just for the sake of learning. And for that, you can buy your first pattern. But my goal is to free you from store patterns!)
In this unique and effective fashion patternmaking online course program,
We’ll cover
- the straight grain and bias, and darted bodice and skirt and sleeve fitted slopers.
- moving the darts…. and / or turning them into gathers, flares, or pleats.
- how to understand seam allowances and notches.
- marking those things, and create curves and lines with confidence.
- drafts for pockets, plackets, cuffs and waistbands.
- some collars, yokes and shirt button-plackets.
- practicing and learning the rules for facings and necklines, armholes.
After working with me in the fashion patternmaking online course, you’ll
- understand facings, darts, notches, markings, seam allowance, grainlines… in a way that is going to have you speaking and understanding confidently.
- have experience under your belt from testing out techniques in the exercises.
- be able to make fit adjustments and creative variations on patterns with know-how that understands how adjustments affect a basic pattern.
- have a workbook of drafts that you’ve already tried on 1/4 scale.
- know the names for things and how they are “built”.
Imagine not being “in the dark” any more about patterns. You’ll be able to create patterns from a lot of your (or your client’s) favorite fitting garments, too!
SECURE SHOPPING CART “sign me up!”
Then you’ll draft your own to your measures or work out a design sketch into pattern. / or draft a pattern inspired by a fashion photo you found, or draft a pattern from a garment you own.
In the final weeks of the fashion patternmaking online course
is where you get more creative and get a one-on-one 30 minute skype session with ME, to help you work out the details of your creative project within the course!
Our community is private and cozy. You can ask questions, give and get feedback, even upload photos or videos to the discussion areas.
And I can’t wait to meet you.
QUESTIONS about Fashion Patternmaking Online Course?
Please email info@fashionillustrationtribe.com
with any questions or concerns you may have!
Daily you can find me on https://instagram.com/LauraVolpintesta for design inspiration and ideas.
FAQ:
I’m in a different time zone. Do I have to show up at a certain hour?
NO, you don’t have to show up at a certain appointed hour, unless you schedule a SKYPE appointment with Laura.
Every week is about 90 minutes of videos. Week one is the “heaviest” as we get started. There is no hurry or deadline!
Does the class disappear after a certain date?
No. You keep lifetime access to your lessons and videos to watch again and again.
Do I need to sew, own a mannequin, or need a lot of space and equipment?
No. I will SHOW you some things on a mannequin, but with just a pattern wheel, rulers, your mini slopers and copy paper (plus a mechanical pencils, scissors, and tape)…. you can follow and complete all of the exercises.
Fashion Patternmaking Online course is also a part of the whole Freedom Fashion Online Fashion Design Program!
SIGNUP FOR FASHION PATTERNMAKING ONLINE COURSE
WHAT BACKGROUND DO I NEED?
Obviously there is a different learning curve if you are an absolute newbie. Some sewing experience helps even if you don’t sew in the class, beause it helps you understand how garment pieces are joined together to make fashion, but it IS NOT ESSENTIAL> you gotta start somewhere!!
If you are more advanced, you can scroll ahead in the lessons and access the ones that are fresh for you.
I’m an Illustrator…why would I want to study patternmaking?
Understanding fashion design technically gives you a lot more detail and awareness for drawing and discussing great design.
What if I want to do menswear, childrenswear, or plus -size or one of a kind fashions? What if I want to do bags and accessories?
Patternmaking and 3D Draping is so awesome and while this class is intensive and works around womenswear, it will give you the confidence and foundation to be able to draft and understand for any category— that is the purpose of learning these fundamentals!
MORE INFO/ EXTRAS:
I’ve worked in many design houses throughout NYC, in swimwear (Target brands) , leather and knits (Rocawear, QVC, Nordstroms, Bebe, Chicos) , maternity (Liz Lange) , juniors (Rocawear, Target, the Limited) , mens (Banana Republic, London Fog) , childrenswear (Old Navy, the Children’s Place, Robert Tonner Dolls) and plus-size (Rocawear), Ann Taylor LOFT, AMONG OTHERS so I have a wide range of experience to draw on!
I’ve worked as a technical designer, fit tech, illustrator, design assistant, and patternmaker/first sample maker in women’s, men’s, children’s, maternity and plus size, over my career.
Fashion Patternmaking Online Course: Fashion Patternmaking and Draping DEMYSTIFIED signup page! – it’s time!
xo
Laura
digital course
FASHION PATTERN MAKING AND DRAPING DEMYSTIFIED
is an intentionally designed journey based on 27 years teaching these tools and skills to fashion design students from around the world
building fashion fluency and confidence to bring their designs to life!
Taught in PLAIN ENGLISH to Demystify the processes and procedures of building fashion garments from scratch.
KEYWORDS:
Simplicity, STRONG foundation. Clarity, encouragement, discovery, self-expression, completion, creativite projects.
WELCOME
There are 3 tutorials for you on this page, don’t miss them.
Welcome… to a place where you can feel comfortable , playful and relaxed as you take in a wealth of information to orient you into the ABCs of garment construction and creation that is a solid technical foundation,
but also learning environment that makes it easy to take in t0 become experienced and confident.
HOW WE DRAW, SPEAK ABOUT FASHION, AND DESIGN IS DIFFERENT once we have studied patternmaking and draping.
I know and believe that when you feel at ease and safe, you are much more open to absorb and embody the technical creative information that this course covers.
Inspiration, improvisation, curiosity and experimentation are the vibe here- my whole reason for BEING is to facilitate this process for you.
I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE how extremely valuable it is to have techniques for pinning, marking, draping, labelling, modifying, testing, adjusting and manipulating PATTERNS.
I KNOW that if your FOUNDATION IS THOROUGH, you are empowered to explore and discover anything with a professional approach to problem solving and completing a project.
The course includes a personal patternmaking design project using the new skills built into the course!
Why?
When you are using the tools in an inspired way to bring your own ideas to life, learning is so much more effortless and “worth it”.
Your own creative ideas become the fuel for the learning work that you do!
You don’t have to have a dress form to participate and learn from the program but you can get on here:
You’ll also learn about all the tools, pins, scissors, rulers, papers, muslin etc that you can use to make your patterns
AND
you’ll receive a set of 1/4 scale pattern blocks in the course that you can use to do the exercises to practice all of the techniques quickly.
SO…
- Are you eager to go behind the scenes and find out what goes into making a fashion pattern?
- Are you interested to understand what, why, WHERE and how of markings, grainlines, notches?
- What do all of these technical terms mean?
- How does draping work? How do pinning techniques help you drape or test patterns for fittings?
- How can you adjust a pattern with confidence, to change it?
- Do you want to make and wear garments, or do you want to sketch with understanding, or both?
- Do you want to deepen your vocabulary for analyzing, discussing, and engaging in design conversations or writing about design?
- Do you want to expand your understanding of fashion design to enhance your sketching and design detailing?
- Do you want to become more knowledgeable, capable, experienced in understanding fashion garments?
Understanding pattern making principles. will change the way you think about clothes, the way you make or draw them, talk about them, and analyze them.
FOREVER!
****ALSO NOTE is not only a course, but all COACHING members get a 1:1 call with me privately to consult on your project garment that culminates the course!
This happens in the later modules. So there is a basic coaching component OPTION on the sales page in addition to the support within the course area. You can use this call at any point during your learning journey to get the support you feel you most need in addition to the help i give in the course shell.
VIDEO LESSONS:
QUESTIONS?
#1 FAQ”DO I HAVE TO HAVE A MANNEQUIN? DO I HAVE TO USE FULL SIZE OR 1/4 SCALE PATTERNS TO DO THE EXERCISES?
#2 adding flares to a straight skirt pattern. (ps the mini patterns I use in the video to show techniques, are included in your course package)
Patternmaking is a language. It’s kind of like a puzzle. Puzzles are to be supposed fun.
PATTERNMAKING IS/ CAN BE FUN.
LET’S DO IT THAT WAY.
The game here is that you want the pieces to fit together so you can assemble them into a whole. And you want that whole to look a certain way, and move and fit a certain way. And those aesthetci rules aren’t RULES, they are CHOICES and DECISIONS.
While it can seem intimidating at the beginning- (that’s part of what I try to soften)
Patternmaking IS TOTALLY “FIGURE-OUTABLE!” and you can get “in” on it more easily the way I teach it.
I used to use commercial patterns before I went to fashion school at Parsons as a design student,. I first learned to sew from them, but I never used them again after I learned the things i teach you here.
I was so frustrated by all that delicate tissue paper and zillions of mysterious markings, that resulted in garments that NEVER FIT! I felt like I was buying garments I couldn’t try on! I also didn’t understand how to make alterations to them.
(Nowadays, if anything, I would buy a GARMENT I love as a sample, and make my own patterns from THEM, and also make changes to customize them however I want. At least that way, I’ve tried on the piece before investing the time in sewing it.
WHILE THIS CLASS IS CONTENT RICH, Just even the first few lesson modules alone will change the way you see patterns and clothes FOREVER!
Why not check out one of these sample lessons, and see for yourself?
SAMPLE LESSON: YOKES and STYLELINES
.
IT’S YOUR TURN.
You don’t need to have a pattern studio or large space to work in. You don’t need a dress form, although if you do you can do the draping exercises along with me but even watching them with care is going to change you.
You can do the exercises at 1/4 scale at your own desk or lap if you prefer, I supply you with 1/4 scale sloper set of basic patterns (sleeve, bodice and skirt) that you can use to infinitely create from to discover this art form.
EACH MODULE of Patternmaking Demystified course INCLUDES
- 90 mins/week of videos- instruction of techniques and theory to be creative and techy!.
- Resource links for tools, website, books..
- Real life examples of garments using the techniques.
- Pattern drafts explained and tried on.
- Exercises/Practice/ Assignments for YOU to create and share.
- Discussion areas. give and get feedback, ask and share!
- Information and Inspiration!
- Research suggestions for design ideas
- 2 private sessions for your final project
Many pattern classes go over your head.
if you look at a pattern book, all you see is symbols and measurements. But it’s also about WHY and HOW you use it all. What you need is a human being l to break it down so you understand.
Patternmaking (and Draping) Demystified about understanding,
it’s about knowing how it all goes together to create your own. We all deserve to learn this basic language and how it works behind the scenes to make or modify a pattern. It helps if you already sew, to take this course, but the course is for everyone who WANTS TO KNOW MORE. The course is LOADED with information for you to be empowered, free, creative and wise in garment-making and problem-solving.
The learning is in the DOING. Let’s DO. It becomes second nature over the repeated experiences and integration of skills.
I’m a fashion designer and educator who’s been teaching at Parsons School of Design since 1997 in both draping, construction and sewing in BFA program, as well as Illustration, model drawing, portfolio and concept development on campus and online!
Patternmaking was the very first class I taught when I was invited to teach at Parsons, It was a six hour studio class that met 30 weeks (two semesters). That’s 180 hours of fashion patternmaking! The next few years I was teaching a class of the same length that was Construction and Draping.
I love to create, innovate, craft and express.
I know you do too. Curiosity brought you to learning and growing! If you’ve landed on this page, you’re someone who wants to know more. You want to MAKE! You want to fit. You want to know how things are put together, really. You’re someone who wants to bring your amazing ideas out of your head and into the world!
Would you like to learn
- How, why, and where to use notches?
- How and where to use and add seam allowances.
- How to create curves and lines confidently. on armholes, waistlines, hemlines, side seams?
- Pinning techniques.
- Marking techniqeus
- Learn the names of the elements of fashion and garment construction.
- Facings, waistbands, sleeves, collars, and plackets…., I’ll walk you through the building blocks show you the what, the why, and the how so you can take off on your own discoveries.
We’ll cover
- the straight grain and bias, and darted bodice and skirt and sleeve fitted slopers.
- moving the darts…. and / or turning them into gathers, flares, or pleats.
- how to understand marking/ labelling, seam allowances and notches.
- create curves and lines with confidence.
- drafting and designing for pockets, plackets, cuffs, and waistbands.
- some collars, yokes and shirt button-plackets.
- practicing and learning the rules for facings and necklines, armholes.
After working with me, you’ll
- understand facings, darts, notches, markings, seam allowance, grainlines… in a way that is going to have you speaking and understanding confidently.
- have experience under your belt from testing out techniques in the exercises.
- be able to make fit adjustments and creative variations on patterns with know-how that understands how adjustments affect a basic pattern.
- have a workbook of drafts that you’ve already tried on 1/4 scale.
- know the names for things and how they are “built”.
- Get my checklist of the complete patternmaking and draping curriculum that used to be the norm in my first years teaching at Parsons School of Design (I love this approach).
Imagine not being “in the dark” any more about patterns! You’ll be able to create patterns from a lot of your (or your client’s) favorite fitting garments, too!
***Remember when purchasing there are no refunds on my digital products. Slow down and make sure that you are ready to dive into this experience before enrolling!
Daily you can find me on https://instagram.com/LauraVolpintesta for design inspiration and ideas
