My Fashion Patternmaking and Draping Online Course goes LIVE!

Wheeeeeee!

Are you ready to crack open the mysteries?

Are you eager to get clear on fashion design fundamentals?

Have you always wanted to take design into your own hands and create unique things?

Do you feel like there’s something you don’t know that you need to know to move forward in fashion?

***Originally released as “Patternmaking with Passion”

I’m Laura Volpintesta, a fashion designer who’s been teaching at Parsons School of Design since 1997 in both draping, construction and sewing as well as Illustration, model drawing, portfolio and concept development on campus in NYC and beyond.

I’m a Craftsy instructor and also created Parsons’ very first online fashion studio course in 2008! I’m so happy to add to my offerings a new Fashion Patternmaking and Draping Digital Course inspired by my history teaching and making patterns.

(I first taught 6 hour fashion patternmaking, draping, and construction/ sewing studio courses at Parsons School of Design in 1997- now.) Fashion Patternmaking / Pattern Drafting was actually the very first course I ever taught at Parsons! .

That class was a year long and 6 hours per day… 180 hours of fashion patternmaking design instruction per class, as well as 180 hours in each fashion draping and construction class!!

Needless to say, WE COVERED A LOT.

I love to share all of the secrets that have been shared with me….

with women everywhere via the web. Women who want to empower themselves on their own schedule, close to their family and woven into their life, and affordably …. but with great content that goes deep, not just surface!

Signup here!

FashionIllustrationTribe was born from my dream to create fashion courses like the university ones but make them available to creatives everywhere and NOT HAVE TO GRADE OVERWHELMED EXHAUSTED STUDENTS.

I’m also a single mom who wants to be close to home, like maybe you are too!

My goal is to connect and inspire and create with you, so that I can feel proud to be in fashion.

I used to be embarrassed to be a fashion designer because it can be a cruel industry.

The belief that learning fashion in a woman-centered and kind creative and professional environment is going to create fashion’s ethical and sustainable future. That’s what led me to build the online school.

My background includes many design houses throughout NYC, in swim, leather, maternity, juniors, mens, childrenswear and plus-size fashion, and more.

I love to share my wide range of experience. This Fashion Patternmaking and Draping Online course is created for the home studio enthusiast, small business, or for those moving toward the industry, with heart.

GOAL? make makers happy!!!!!

SHARE EVERYTHING THAT I’M SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE LEARNED from MY teachers in a time when fashion education was so thorough and sacred.

I‘m so thankful for what I have to give you.

And- I’m so thankful you’re here.

Patternmaking Fashion Online Course:

In this class we will start from square one.

(signup here)

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.

we’ll cover the straight grain and bias, darted bodice and skirt and sleeve fitted slopers from draping them to creating the pattern with seam allowances, notches and all essential labels and markings.
we’ll get you hooked up with the right supplies, patternmaking and draping books and resources.
then we’ll start moving the darts…. and / or re-interpreting them as gathers, flares, or pleats.
learn to understand seam allowances and notches.
mark and name the essential notches and landmarks and understand WHY
create curves and lines with confidence, no need for french curves.
discuss how to create pattern drafts for pockets, plackets, cuffs and waistbands and other fashion design details, and know their names.
draft and test some collars, yokes and plackets.
practice and learn techniques for crafting curved facings and necklines, armholes, corners and stylelines.
draft your own pattern to your measures or work out an original fashion design sketch or draped design into pattern!!!
/ or draft a pattern inspired by a fashion photo you found, or draft or create a pattern from a garment you own and love (ruboff project) so you can recreate and transform it.

In the final weeks is where you get more creative.

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?

Please email info@fashionillustrationtribe.com with any questions or concerns you may have?

Daily you can find me on https://instagram.com/LauraVolpintesta

EVERY WEEK INCLUDES

90 mins per module of video- instruction of techniques and theories to be creative and techy!.
Resource links– supplies, physical tools, examples, books
Real life examples illustrating the techniques.
Pattern drafting and draping explained and demonstrated to you one step at at time
Fashion Pattern Manipulation theory (slash and spread, pivot, etc)
Exercises/Practice/ Assignments/Projects
Discussion areas for sharing and questions
Information and Inspiration!
Research suggestions to continue your journey in design.
Cozy creative community

You can join as long as there is room and go at your own pace.

SIGNUP HERE for the prerecorded course on your own schedule.

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.

Your lessons will “drip out” weekly. Every week is about 90 minutes of videos. Week one is the “heaviest” as we get started.

Do I have to finish everything in 8 weeks?

No. You keep lifetime access to your lessons and videos to watch again and again. You should schedule your SKYPE SESSION with Laura within the 8 weeks.

Do I need to sew, own a mannequin (dress form), 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.

Comment below if you have questions or email me! You can also signup here.

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!!

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 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!