13 Pattern Drafting (13CPD)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Vicki Dixon.
13 Pattern Drafting
If you have the desire to design and make your clothes from scratch, then pattern drafting is the course for you.
Course Components
- Learn to measure accurately
- Carry out technical calculations
- Develop basic pattern blocks
- Manipulate blocks to create original designs
- Use trade practices to gain skills needed for tertiary study
Course Overview
Term 1
Pattern blocks for women's wear. 13387 Level 3, 6 Credits. During this term, you will learn the techniques and principles of pattern-making. You will draft a skirt and a dress to a standard size 12 as required by the standard. You will then either use the knowledge gained to adapt the pattern to your measurements or you will draft again to create a custom fit garment.
Term 2
Garment blocks for Children's wear Unit 2835 level 3, 6 credits. This term our focus is on Children's wear. You will create blocks for Children's wear and follow these up by making a small range of coordinated garments for a specified child or to a standard size.
Term 3
Garment blocks for Men's wear. 13388 Leve 3, 6 Credits.
To create men's wear blocks you must make a shirt, and trousers to a standard size.
Term 4
Manipulating patterns to realize personal designs
In term 4 you will have the opportunity to create patterns for your own needs.
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
Some sewing experience helpful
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Take Home Component Cost
Description | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Take Home Component | Non-Voluntary | $100.00 |
$100.00 |
Assessment Information
Possible CreditsExternal - 0 credits
Internal - 18 credits
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Construct pattern blocks for women's outerwear