The following topics can be covered in group workshops or in personal one-on-one training situations either in-house or at our training facility at 4 Ponderosa Drive, Browns Bay, Auckland.

MEASURING THE HUMAN FIGURE:

Step by step instruction in taking measurements off the figure accurately and confidently for the development of block patterns.

BASIC BLOCK PATTERNS  FOR WOMEN'S, MEN'S AND CHILDREN'SWEAR: 

Daywear , eveningwear, sportswear, knitwear and intimate apparel (lingerie, corsets, underwear etc.)

PATTERN DEVELOPMENT FOR STYLE DESIGNS:

Developing the basic blocks into design style in skirts, dresses, blouses, trousers, structured and unstructured jackets.

DESIGN ADAPTATIONS:

Adapting basic sleeves, collars, necklines etc into a variety of style designs.

TAILORED JACKET DEVELOPMENT:

Creating patterns for tailored jackets with two-piece sleeves, lapels and collars.
Lining and fusing patterns. NB. A sound knowledge of basic pattern making is a prerequisite for this particular area.

PATTERN DEVELOPMENT FROM EXISTING GARMENTS:

The art of producing an accurate pattern from an existing garment without resorting to unpicking or tracing to an appropriate standard for use in industry. NB. pattern drafting knowledge is a prerequisite.

PATTERN GRADING and GARMENT SPECIFICATIONS:

Training undertaken for basic, intermediate and advanced levels of grading and specifications for all types of men's,  women's  and children's wear. 

APPROPRIATE LEARNING LEVELS:

Tuition provided at appropriate levels as follows:

Basic level:  For:

• participants, having no previous experience in pattern making, seeking basic knowledge and practical application in pattern making prior to undertaking fashion studies at tertiary level.
• participants having home sewing experience, seeking to gain further experience using industrial  methods.                                                                                                   At this level a basic 3 day workshop is highly recommended. (see Workshop Schedule for details). Individual training is also available.
  

Intermediate Level:

For those wishing to gain further knowledge and practical experience in pattern making techniques, who have completed:

• the basic level as outlined above
• short courses or night classes at tertiary level 
• industrial experience.
  

Advanced Level:

For those wishing to gain knowledge of advanced pattern making techniques who have completed:

• the intermediate level as outlined above.
• at least two years full-time study at a Tertiary Institution.
• industrial experience