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Pattern Maker Course

What will I learn?

Learn the ins and outs of pattern making with our complete Pattern Making Course, made for clothing manufacturing pros. Dig deep into important skills like the basics of pattern drafting, including seam allowances and tricky pattern pieces. Get better at putting together and showing off your designs, and sharpen your fabric layout and cutting skills. You'll also learn how to sketch accurately, understand measurement rules, and keep an eye on what's hot in fashion. Take your skills up a notch with lessons that are practical, top-notch, and straight to the point, all set up to help you do well.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Get good at pattern drafting: Make accurate pattern blocks and complicated pieces.

Put your designs on paper: Show off and explain your fashion ideas like a professional.

Make the most of your fabric: Place patterns wisely and know how the fabric grain works.

Sketch spot on: Use tools to add details, textures, and get the proportions right in your fashion sketches.

Size up trends: Spot the important fashion cycles and what the market wants.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.