Mastering the Art of French Pattern Drafting Meet instructor Reyburn Brown Saturday April 3rd from 10am – 1pm at PDX Seamsters Drop-in Sewing Studio 840 SE Washington St. Portland, OR 97214 Click here for directions to the sewing studio Please join us at the studio as Reyburn Brown hosts a meet-and-greet session, demonstrating techniques and answering questions about his upcoming Saturday morning 'Mastering the art of French Pattern Drafting' course. This is a free event; please bring a friend!

"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
Private instruction - $35/hour

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)

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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 Pattern Making 1 - Skirts $235.00 Pattern Making 2 - Bodices & Blouses $235.00 Entire Pattern Making Course $1,550.00 Pattern Making Private Lesson hours $35.00 Describe your sewing experience: Please specify class dates Classes are by reservation only; please contact us to pay by cash or check.

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