Course Description
The course Pattern Cutting (Beginner) gives you a practical introduction to pattern construction, where you receive both theoretical and practical instruction. During the course you will meet like-minded people who, like you, want to improve their skills, and you will receive a wide range of tools, methods and good advice along the way.
Construction of patterns is the link between the creative design and the physical shaping of models, and is at the same time the communication between design and production. The Pattern Cutting (Beginner) course conveys basic techniques and insight into the construction of basic patterns in interaction with creative design. Basic patterns for the skirt and top will be worked on. In addition, the course conveys knowledge of different variations.
Basic theory around model development will be reviewed, and you will make your own skirt and top basic form in paper and sewn in fabric. Variations on the basic shape will be reviewed, and you will be given the opportunity to make a pattern according to your own design.
Yield
By the end of the course, you will have an understanding of the following areas:
- Measuring and measuring charts
- Cutting skirt basic shapes - sewing and adjustment
- Variations on skirts
- Cutting the basic shape of the upper part – sewing and adjustment
- Variations on top basic shape
- Production patterns with seam allowances and markings
Target Group
This course is for people who want to develop their creative skills. This includes:
- Creative people
- Beginners
- Entrepreneurs/Start-Ups
- Students who want to refresh their design practice
There will be thorough and individual guidance for all students.
Course Certificate
Once you have successfully completed our course at SAFD, you will receive a course certificate confirming your completion of the course and its modules. This certificate will strengthen your CV and expand your career opportunities, and it will symbolize your dedication, skills and knowledge of the course’s professional content.
Teacher
Helle Nygaard
Helle Nygaard has taught tailoring and pattern construction for many years, and also has her own business, where she works with pattern cutting as well as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator in a fashion context.
Modules
The students are introduced to the course and will subsequently be introduced to pattern construction with a focus on basic skirt patterns, in order to gain experience with how pattern parts work and how these are made. The course participants develop a skirt in size 1:4 and then in size 1:1.
In this module, course participants explore how to develop a variety of skirt variations. The work from the previous module, where the course participants set about developing their skirt in size 1:1, continues, and the skirt is sewn in cotton canvas stout.
The work is continued from the previous module, where the course participants continue to work on their project. During the module, there will be individual sparring, and students will receive ongoing feedback on their progress. tools that can be used, tips for implementation, etc.
In this module, course participants will be introduced to pattern construction with a focus on upper body patterns. The participants develop a top in size 1:4 and then in size 1:1.
In this module we go in depth with incisions, which can shape textiles around the body and create new exciting designs. We will, among other things, review the twisting of cuts to a new location that can accentuate the body in new ways, as well as the popular hussar and princess cuts.
In this module, the course participants are taught with making pattern construction for sleeves in sizes 1:4 and 1:1. During the module, there will be individual sparring, and the course participants will continuously receive feedback regarding tools that can be used, good advice for implementation, etc.
In this module, the students are given the task of experimenting with collar variations. During the module there will be individual sparring, and the course participants will continuously receive feedback regarding tools that can be used and good advice for implementation etc.
The course participants make their own model in the sizes 1:4 and 1:1. There will subsequently be feedback and guidance on how the course participants can use their newly acquired knowledge and experience in their further work.
Practical
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with all practical information, including what to bring to the start of the course. The course takes place at the school’s address Badstuestræde 1, 1209 Copenhagen K.
If you have any questions about the course, you can contact us via the contact information below between 9.00 and at 14.00 every weekday.
Registration and Payment
You can register for the course by clicking the “Enrollment” button on this page. Fill in the required fields and a confirmation will be sent via email.
Payment is made at registration and can be made with VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, Maestro, Apple Pay and Google Pay. All amounts are in Danish Kroner (DKK) and includes VAT.
If you are unable to pay with one of the above payment solutions, you may find an alternative payment option by contacting the school’s administration on tel. +45 33 13 09 26 between 9.00-14.00 every weekday.
Unless otherwise stated in the course text, withdrawal and refund of course fees can be made up to 14 days before the start of the course. After that, registration is binding and the fee is non-refundable. In the unlikely event that a team cannot be established, the full course fee will be returned.
