Fridays from 6-8pm PST - January 19th - May 17th
Ages 13+

Instructor: Christine Knobel

This course builds off of the fundamentals of pattern drafting for fashion design. The class will begin with a focus on the bodice block manipulation to create various princess seams. From there other contouring will be introduced for the creation of sleeveless garments. Torso blocks will also be developed to create a sheath dress. Finally we will be drafting trouser blocks for pants. From these lessons students will complete one mini bustier, one original design mini sheath dress, and one full sized pair of pants.

Results:
To Pattern and sew at least One Mini Bustier, One mini pleated skirt, and one sheath dress of original design

To Create A Library of pattern manipulation samples in 1/2 scale (patterns and sewn examples)

To have confidence fitting and truing a pattern

To become comfortable working with various fabrics for fashion construction.

Curriculum:
Flat Patterning Techniques

To learn how to create, read, and utilize a pattern for garment construction

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

About the Instructor
Christine Knobel Christine works as a freelance designer, seamstress, and instructor in the Northern California Bay Area. She teaches fashion and textile courses at the University of California, Davis in the Department of Design. Christine has also worked as an instructor at Arizona State University in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. She led courses in pattern drafting and draping, fashion collection development, and fashion capstone projects. While at UC Davis for her M.F.A., her thesis focused on fashion sustainability. She studied dyeing methods, textile life cycle assessments, and ultimately dove into biotextile design. Her work there led her to Make: where she's been sharing her research on kombucha textiles and cosplay. As a fashion designer she's worked professionally in pattern drafting, loungewear design, textile print design, and with private clients for cosplay design and construction. Her cosplay work has been featured by Marvel Comics, and seen on such sites as Vanity Fair, LA Weekly, and the Daily Mail UK. Christine has a passion for fashion, from fiber, yarns, textiles, to the rich history of the garments we wear.