Fashion Studies Program - Fall 2024 - Garment Draping

with Christine Knobel
When
Weekly on Thursdays from Thu, Sep 5 to Thu, Dec 19
Thu (11/21) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (12/5) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (12/12) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (12/19) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (9/5) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (9/12) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (9/19) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (9/26) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (10/3) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (10/10) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (10/17) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (10/24) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (11/7) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (11/14) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (11/21) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (12/5) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (12/12) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Thu (12/19) 6–8pm PST (2 hrs)
Who
The Sewing Room
In business since August, '12
510-332-9807
Where
The Sewing Room | 1419 Park Street, Suite G, Alameda
Attendance
For kids and adults
Price
$1,800 $500 per kid • $1,800 $500 per adult ticket
Option to defer payment until December 4
Discount
10% discount for additional attendees
Discounts available when you purchase two or more eligible events!
About

This course will focus on patterning for fashion design. We will cover the basic principles of apparel development from patterning to construction. This includes flat patterning, sewing techniques, garment assembly, and adjusting for perfect fit. Students will be introduced to the innovative problem solving required to take a two dimensional form and fit a three dimensional figure.
Results:

To Create a perfected basic block set (Bodice and Skirt) through draping and transferring to paper pattern. (pattern and sewn sample)

To become comfortable working with various fabrics for fashion construction

Curriculum:
Garment Draping Techniques

Transferring draped pattern to paper

Adding ease and truing on paper

To foster craftsmanship, problem-solving and creative thinking

To introduce a conversation of creative reuse and upcycle materials in fashion and accessories

To develop mature work habits that are vital for success in the design field, including planning ahead, pacing projects, punctuality, dependability, and meeting deadlines
Classes will be held on Thursdays from 6-8pm

Each In-Person Sewing & Pattern Making Class size limited to 6 students. Fashion Design Classes are limited to 8 students.

Please Email Jennifer@TheSewingRoomAlameda.com immediately after you purchase to confirm which courses you would like to enroll in.

Each student will have a sketchbook (provided) & design binder (also provided) that will be reviewed weekly. Sketchbooks will travel back and forth from home to class and students will be required to sketch for 5 hours a week in addition to class time sketching and instruction. Design binders will house designs, loose papers and sewing samples.

Students should bring their sketchbook each day they come to class. Projects can remain at The Sewing Room.

Cancellation Policy - Please make sure you are able to commit to the classes before you register. Cancellations with refunds will only be accepted for two weeks before classes commence in September. Student may make up a missed class by attending one of our weekly sewing classes provided there is space.

Please do not come to class if you are sick. Masks optional.

Tags
Adults, pattern making, sewing, weekday, teens, fashionstudies, fashion studies, and adults