This course is aimed for those students who wish to work and realise their ideas. Not only put their ideas on paper and not knowing what the outcome would be. It gives a clear understanding of what one can do with an idea by incorporating it in a pattern. The Bodice is considered to be the focal point of the garment. These skills are vital for any students who would like a career in fashion designing or pattern making etc. During this course, we will be making bodice blocks, basic dress Foundations and discovering different style variations which derive from the Bodice block. We will be covering different necklines, collars sleeves and all the creative design details! A designer’s dream to be able to manipulate the bodice with her/his own ideas.
This module focuses on what is needed to start pattern designing, such as: pattern designing tools, figure analysis, blending, trueing and equalizing, fabric grainlines and measurements.
In order to be successful in pattern designing, students need specific tools to perform accurate patterns which will lead to successful designs. This course consists of the following lessons: 1:15min hour per lesson plus 4 hours work feedback sessions.(10 hours tuition)
Importance of pattern-making tools.
Pattern Markings and Fabric terms
Figure analysis
Measurements
Mode of Assessment –Examination 50% Examination 50%
Module 2- Bodice blocks
We will be focusing on the bodice foundations and the dress foundations. Fitting of the bodice on the dress form or on a model. Lessons include 1:15 hour per lesson plus 6 hours of feedback sessions. Total 13 hours 30min of contact hours
The Front Bodice
The Back Bodice
Basic Dress Foundation
Creating a Bodice block using Adobe Illustrator
Creating a Bodice block using Adobe Illustrator.
Mode of Assessment –Assignment 50%, Assignment 50%
Module 3- Bodice Design Variations
The combinations are endless! We will be going through many styles and procedures if how a bodice fit can be interpreted. Dart manipulation of the front bodice, relocation of the shoulder dart, added fullness to the bodice, and contouring or fitting the pattern to the body are three very significant basic pattern design principles. A future designer or pattern maker would need to master these techniques to come up with original designs.
Lessons include 1:15min per lesson plus 12:30 hours of feedback sessions. 22:30 hours of contact time
Dart Manipulation
Dart Manipulation
Pattern design variations of the Bodice
Pattern design variations of the Bodice
Contouring
Contouring
Added Fullness
Added Fullness
Mode of Assessment –project 50% project 50%
Module 4- More Bodice Design Variations
We will be going through more variations that give a bodice a complete look. Different collar ideas, analyzing necklines, yokes, pintucks, and pleats. Very important details can be the centerpiece of a design or as part of detail. Lessons include 1:15min per lesson plus 12:30 hours of feedback sessions. 20:30 hours of contact time
Collars
Necklines
Necklines
Yokes, flanges
Dresses
corsets
Module 5
This module sums up all the other modules above. Students will be creating their own pattern design variations of the Bodice. From the flat drawings specs to pattern samples to making own samples in calico. Students will be given a case study.
Lessons include: 16 hour workshop. 10 hours feedback session. Total contact hours:26 hours
Drawing your own flats through Adobe Illustrator
Creating your own bodice patterns
Creating your own dress.
Creating your own variations
Making samples of your patterns
Making samples of your patterns
Mode of Assessment –Assignment 50% Assignment 50%
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