13 Pattern Drafting (13CPD)
13CPD Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Vicki Dixon.
Recommended Prior LearningEntry Requirements
Some sewing experience helpful
13 Pattern Drafting
If you read fashion magazines and wish you could recreate the styles you see, then pattern drafting is the course for you.
Course Components
- Learn to measure accurately
- Carry out technical calculations
- Develop basic pattern blocks
- 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.
Assessment Information
Possible Credits
External - 0 credits
Internal - 18 credits
Take Home Component Cost
| Description | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Take Home Component | Non-Voluntary | $100.00 |
| $100.00 | ||