Pattern Making 101: Body Block
Learn the basics of pattern making. Create your own body block. Fit and alter pattern.
Date and time
Location
301 Cortland Ave
301 Cortland Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110Refund Policy
About this event
- 4 hours
**Workshop Title: Pattern Making 101: Body Block 👗✂️**
**Workshop Overview:**
Welcome to "Pattern Making 101: Mastering the Body Block," a foundational workshop designed for aspiring fashion designers, sewing enthusiasts, and anyone interested in garment construction. This hands-on session will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to create a basic body block, which serves as the foundation for all garment patterns.
**Objectives:**
- Understand the importance and uses of a body block in pattern making.
- Learn how to take accurate body measurements.
- Draft a basic body block pattern from scratch.
- Gain insights into modifying the body block for different designs and fits.
**Who Should Attend:**
- Beginners in fashion design and sewing.
- Home sewers looking to improve their pattern making skills.
- Students and professionals in the fashion industry seeking to strengthen their technical foundation.
**Workshop Outline:**
**Duration: 4 hours**
1. **Social Mingling (10 minutes) 🗣️**
- Welcome and introductions
- Brief overview of the workshop agenda
2. **Introduction to Pattern Making and the Body Block (20 minutes) ✨**
- Overview of pattern making
- Importance of a body block
- Examples of garments created from a body block
3. **Taking Accurate Measurements (30 minutes) 📏**
- Tools needed for measurement
- Key body measurements for drafting a body block
- Demonstration and practice session on taking measurements
4. **Drafting the Basic Body Block (80 minutes) 📝**
- Materials and tools for drafting
- Step-by-step instructions on drafting the front and back body blocks
- Tips for accuracy and precision
5. **Break (10 minutes) ☕**
6. **Fitting and Adjustments (30 minutes) 🤔**
- Creating a muslin/toile from the drafted body block
- Fitting the muslin/toile on a dress form or model
- Identifying and correcting common fit issues
7. **Customizing the Body Block (30 minutes) ✂️**
- Introduction to pattern manipulation techniques
- Basic adjustments for different body shapes and design variations
- How to add design elements like darts, seams, and ease
8. **Q&A and Troubleshooting (20 minutes) ❓**
- Open floor for questions and troubleshooting common challenges
- Personalized advice and tips
9. **Hands-On Practice (40 minutes) 👐**
- Individual drafting and fitting practice
- Instructor feedback and support
workshop and take the first step towards mastering the art of pattern making! 👗✂️
Frequently asked questions
Yes, breaks are taken at your own pace. Bring your favorite snack and hydration to keep you fueled up until the end!
Abdiel is Queer Puerto Rican Artist with over 2 decades of experience. Checkout my linktree and find out more: https://linktr.ee/abdielcreates
Yes all materials are included and sewing tools to loan during the duration. Do recommend to please bring your own sewing supplies such as scissors, thimbles, hand sewing needles, seam ripper as its a great idea to get used to your own tools!
No, but highly encourage to bring your own supplies! Start relating with the tools that will aid you in your creative process.
Highly encouraged to bring your sewing machine if available! But don’t worry, if not, we will loan one out during the duration of workshop.
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