PRD-179: Intro to Apparel Patternmaking

Department
Credits 3
Instructional Method
Academic Level
Instructor will demonstrate how to drape a muslin of a basic woman's top with inset sleeves and transfer it to paper to create a flat pattern. Term project involves working from commercial patterns of the student's choice. Students will learn how to adapt patterns to create new designs and adjust for fit to specific measurements. Students will need to buy their own commercial patterns and fabric. Access to a sewing machine is required. Students can check out a machine from the Sewing Lab for the entire term.
Requisites
Take PRD-278, Sewing Lab