NOTICE:

Amid the ongoing regional situation the university has moved to remote operations and public access to its premises are not available. Information on scheduled activities will be communicated to individuals directly.

19) Introduction to Pattern Making

About this Class Materials needed Schedule Instructors Register

Pattern Making 1 585 760 80

About this class

Participants will be introduced to the Basics of Patternmaking and making own Basic Bodice / Block.

Students will learn accuracy in fitting and pattern alterations, which will help them for advanced pattern and dress making.

Class Outline
  1. Introduction to Patternmaking, how to select Patterns, and the rule of three Cutting, Fitting, Stitching & Finishing. Your pattern size, pattern layout, matching motifs, plaids and stripes, bias cut stripe & large prints
  2. Your measurement chart, taking your own measurement. Drafting your basic Bodice/ Block, construction  details of your pattern , making darts
  3. Introduction to sewing machines, finishing your basic bodice / block. Chart your way- to be sure of the accuracy & good fit.
  4. Patterns with various fittings problems are solved.
  5. How to do pattern alterations- increasing and decreasing your pattern size.
  6. Sleeve pattern- Variations in sleeve patterns( puff sleeve, bell sleeve . pleated sleeves
  7. Discussing Variations in patterns and basic fitting.
  8. Make your own basic pattern and create variations in your design.

Materials needed

Please note: VCUQatar reserves the right to cancel classes for which not enough participants are registered. Already paid fees will be refunded.

Please do not purchase materials until VCUQatar has sent final course confirmation.

Items to buy for this class

  1. fabric for basic bodice( muslin, cotton)-2mtrs
  2. measuring tape-1 nos
  3. tailors chalk-1nos
  4. stitch unpicker or stitch remover -1nos
  5. matching sewing threads-1 nos each
  6. pencil-1nos
  7. eraser -1nos
  8. drafting paper-4 sheets
  9. tracing sheet  big 2 sheets
  10. note pad
  11. bell pins -1 box
  12. hand sewing needle
  13. French curves

On occasions, there may be some more materials to be bought and brought in if and when advised by the instructor.

Where to buy your materials

Most of the materials are available from any art supply shop, for example:
  • Cass Art (Fire station): Community Classes students get a 15% discount upon presenting the registration ticket
  • Jarir Bookstore: on Rayyan Road or Salwa Road
  • Color Note: on Al Nasser Street
  • Ibn Al Qayyim: at Markhiya Roundabout
  • Al Rawnaq

Schedule

Start: Thu, 5 Feb, 2015
End: Thu, 9 Apr, 2015
Lessons: 8, no classes on March 5th and 12th
Days: Thursdays
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: VCUQatar, Room 255
Cost: QAR 1,600 / US$ 440

Instructors

Asha Pic 2014 150 225 80

Asha Mathews

Asha Mathew is a professional Fashion Designer with excellent understanding of garment design & construction, fabric matching and a strong sense of colour and fashion. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion and Costume Design and has over 12 years association as a Costumer Coordinator, Designer, Merchandiser and Fashion Instructor. Associated with the costume department for the Doha Arab Games 2011.

Register

To register for this course, access the form.

Register now