Reyburn Brown has designed a series of flat pattern making classes that will take students through the process of creating a sew ready pattern from scratch, based on measurements. Reyburn will demonstrate how to conduct a proper fitting, draft a sloper, fit a muslin and make draft corrections. The class goal is to learn how to draft a paper pattern. Each 6 week unit builds on the last, giving students a deeper understanding of the possibilities in pattern making.
"Mastering the art of French Pattern Drafting"
Create sew ready patterns from scratch
each unit comprises 6 weekly 3-hour sessions
18 hours - $235		entire 7 unit 42-session course
126 hours - $1550
I have designed a series of flat pattern making classes that will take students through the process of creating a sew ready pattern from scratch, based on measurements.

I will give demonstrations on how to conduct a proper fitting, draft a sloper, fit a muslin and make draft corrections. The class goal is to learn how to draft a paper pattern. Each 6 week unit builds on the last, giving students a deeper understanding of the possibilities in pattern making.
- Reyburn Brown

Pattern Drafting I Course Outline

(Pattern Making for Skirts)

Week 1

  • Introduction to Pattern Making:
    • Tools of the trade, Supplies & Materials, Work Space, Taking proper Measurements, Pattern ID, Understanding Dart Placement

Week 2

  • 1:1 Drafting a straight skirt w/pleats
  • 1:2 Making a skirt muslin
  • 1:3 Fitting a skirt muslin
  • 1:4 Making draft corrections
  • 1:5 Creating a finished pattern
  • 2:1 Tracing a drop-waist pencil skirts w/ front box pleat
  • 3:1 Tracing a tea length flared skirt w/gather WB

Week 3

  • 4:1 Drafting a four gore skirt
  • 4:2 Making a skirt muslin
  • 4:3 Fitting the muslin
  • 4:4 Making draft corrections
  • 5:1 Tracing a ankle length eight gore skirt

Week 4

  • 6:1 Drafting a wrap skirt w/ruffle
  • 6:2 Making a skirt muslin
  • 6:3 Fitting the muslin
  • 6:4 Making draft corrections
  • 7:1 Drafting a Pleated Skirt
  • 7:2 Making a skirt ½ muslin
  • 7:3 Fitting the muslin
  • 7:4 Making draft corrections


Week 5

  • 8:1 Tracing a draped front w/cascade
  • 9:1 Tracing a eight gore pencil skirts w/box pleats
  • 10:1 Drafting a circle skirt
  • 11:1 Drafting a ½ circle skirts
  • 12:1 Drafting a ¼ circle skirt

Week 6

  • 13:1 Drafting a Skirt w/Yoke and pocket
  • 13:2 Making a skirt ½ muslin
  • 13:3 Fitting the muslin
  • 13:4 Making draft corrections
  • 14:1 Tracing a Tiered Skirt
Pattern Making Courses
Each six-week unit is designed to be taken in series
Pattern Making I - Skirts
Pattern Making II - Bodices & Blouses
Pattern Making III - Sleeve & Collars
Pattern Making IV - Dresses & Gowns
Pattern Making V - Jackets & Coats
Pattern Making VI - Pants
Pattern Making VII - Special Projects

Please contact us regarding your interest in Pattern Drafting.


Mastering the art of

French Pattern Drafting

Pattern Making I Skirts -$235
Pattern Making II Bodices & Blouses -$235
Pattern Drafting I-VII -$1550
(seven eighteen hour units)
This is a Master Class.
Each class builds upon the last.
Registration
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Please specify class dates
Classes are by reservation only;
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