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DIGITAL - PATTERN MAKING (CERTIFICATE) CURRICULUM

DID YOU KNOW? The core concept of DIGITAL PATTERN MAKING involves the interpretation of design ideas into wearable garments as part of a presentation of a fashion collection and using a computer aided design software to create the patterns.

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It is the process begins with conceptualization of design ideas, interpretation of a design sketching the and creating patterns for the design.​

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This course take you through the core concept required in professional Digital Pattern Making in very simple steps.

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You can choose to take your certificate classes ONLINE or in our ON-LOCATION school. There you will have a personal instructor and supervision.

You will also complete personal projects of your choice.

ONLINE CLASSES​

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  • ​Teaching method - Video Lessons.

  • Class duration 12 weeks (Start anytime)

  • Course type - Online 

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There are 12 modules in this Fashion Design Course, and a total of about 280 simple steps instructional videos lessons to follow. 

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Course Fees  - $250 

ON - LOCATION CLASSES(LASTVEB - ACCREDITED)

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Our on-location courses are Accredited by the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB), Nigeria.

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  • ​Teaching method: Personal Tutoring.

  • Duration:  3 months (January - March yearly)

  • Course type: On-location (Study Address: 25 Prince Kazeem Eletu Way Osapa - London, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria).

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Course Fees  - $1,610

AT THE END OF THIS COURSE

 

You will be able to interpret the technical drawing details from a fashion illustration or sketch and digitally create professional patterns for the garment styles using the Computer Aided Design Software (CAD) called Affinity Publisher:

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  • Dartless Bodice Block

  • Shoulder Dart Bodice Block

  • Side Dart Bodice Block

  • Dartless Dress Block

  • Shoulder Dart Dress Block

  • Side Dart Dress Block

  • Dartless Skirt Block

  • Darted Skirt Block

  • Dartless Trouser Block

  • Darted Trouser Block

  • Dartless Sleeve Block

  • 10 Garment Pattern Projects to Complete

 

This course has an OPTIONAL purchase of the Course Book (FUNDAMENTALS OF DIGITAL PATTERN MAKING) after the course completion for future references.

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Book Cost $100 

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You can request the purchase of the Course Book via the link: https://www.ekanemorok.com/contact

 

 

 

MODULES

 

  1. Getting Started with Affinity Designer.

  2. Affinity Designer Interface.

  3. Customizing tools.

  4. Exercise.

  5. Printing.

  6. Introduction to Pattern Making.

  7. Blocks and Patterns.

  8. Pattern Anatomy.

  9. Pattern Symbols.

  10. Body Measurement Guide.

  11. Garment Anatomy.

  12. Steps for Drafting Patterns.

  13. Pattern instructions.

  14. Basic Pattern Block Construction.

  15. Pattern Making Project.

PLEASE NOTE:

Before Enrolling in the Digital Pattern Making Class you must first  DOWNLOAD the Free AFFINITY DESIGNER software via the link below:

COURSE CURRICULUM - BREAKDOWN

MODULES

 

  1. Getting Started with Affinity Designer.

  2. Affinity Designer Interface.

  3. Customizing tools.

  4. Exercise.

  5. Printing.

  6. Introduction to Pattern Making.

  7. Blocks and Patterns.

  8. Pattern Anatomy.

  9. Pattern Symbols.

  10. Body Measurement Guide.

  11. Garment Anatomy.

  12. Steps for Drafting Patterns.

  13. Pattern instructions.

  14. Basic Pattern Block Construction.

  15. Pattern Making Project.

 

 

MODULE 1 - INTRODUCTION 

 

  • What is Digital Pattern Making?

  • Software for Digital Pattern making

  • About Affinity Designer

  • How to download Affinity Designer

  • How to start a Project​

 

MODULE 2 - CUSTOMIZING THE TOOLS

 

  • Pen tool

  • Node tool

  • Point Transformation Tool

  • Contour tool

  • Corner tool

  • Pencil tool

  • Knife tool

  • Place Image tool

  • Shape Builder tool

  • Text tool

  • Measure tool

  • Area Measurement tool

  • Zoom tool 

  • View tool

  • Artboard tool

  • Set fill tool

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MODULE 2 - AFFINITY DESIGNER INTERFACE

 

  • Menu Bar

  • Dashboard 

  • Tool Bar

  • Side Panel

  • How to use the mouse for the project

  • How to create a new project

  • How to draw your first shape

  • How to open a saved project

 

MODULE 4 - EXERCISE

 

DASHBOARD

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  • How to Align Objects

  • How to work with Clockwise and Anti-Clockwise direction

  • How to Flip Objects

  • How to Move Objects

  • How to work with Magnetic Snapping

 

LINES

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  • How to Create a Line

  • How to Duplicate a Line

  • How to Color a Line

  • How to Create a Dash Line

  • How to Extend a Line

  • How to Move a Line

  • How to Join a Line

 

LAYERS

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  • Working with Layers

 

WORKING WITH OBJECTS

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  • How to draw a Shape

  • How to Check Object shape measurements

  • How to Create blocks out of Shapes 

  • How to Delete Objects

  • How to Export Documents

  • How to group Objects

  • How to trace a Pattern Shape from a Block

  • How to Copy and Paste Objects

  • How to Undo Actions

  • How to work with Fills and Strokes

  • How to Join Nodes

 

 

MODULE 5 - PRINTING PATTERNS

 

  • Preparation of Artboard for Print

  • Saving Patterns for Print

 

 

MODULE 6 - INTRODUCTION TO PATTERN MAKING

 

  • What Is Pattern Making

  • Methods of Pattern Making

  • What is Digital Pattern Making

  • Pattern Making Method

  •  Pattern Drafting/Flat Pattern Making

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MODULE 7 - BLOCKS AND PATTERNS

 

  • What are Patterns?

  • Types of Garment Patterns

  • Basic Garment Blocks

  • Types of Garment Blocks

  • Types of Garment Block Measurements

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MODULE 8 - PATTERN ANATOMY

 

  • Bodice Pattern Anatomy

 

 

MODULE 9 - PATTERN SYMBOLS

 

  • Pattern Symbols

 

 

MODULE 10 - BODY MEASUREMENT GUIDE

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  • What Is Body Measurement?

  • Preparation for Body Measurement

  • Tips for Taking Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements Tools and Materials

  • Body Measurement Points 

  • Steps for Taking Body Measurements

  • Body Length Measurement

  • Armhole Depth Measurement

  • Crotch Depth Measurement 

  • Female Body Measurement Guide

  • Body Ease Allowance

  • Ease Allowance Addition Guide

 

 

MODULE 11 - GARMENT ANATOMY (INTERPRETING GARMENT TECHNICAL DRAWING DESIGNS) 

 

  • Female Jacket

  • AnatomyTrouser Anatomy

  • Skirt Anatomy

  • Shirt Anatomy

 

 

MODULE 12 - STEPS FOR DRAFTING PATTERN BLOCKS

 

  •  Pattern Making Process for Various Garments

 

MODULE 13 – PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

 

  • Pattern Cutting Instructions

  • Bodice Pattern Instruction

 

MODULE 14 - BASIC PATTERN BLOCKS

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  • Dartless Bodice Block

  • Shoulder Dart Bodice Block

  • Side Dart Bodice Block

  • Dartless Dress Block

  • Shoulder Dart Dress Block

  • Side Dart Dress Block

  • Dartless Skirt Block

  • Darted Skirt Block

  • Dartless Trouser Block

  • Darted Trouser Block

  • Dartless Sleeve Block

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MODULE 15 - PROJECT 

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  • Create a Basic Bodice Pattern Block 

  • Create a Basic Skirt Pattern Block 

  • Create a Basic Sleeve Dress Pattern Block 

  • Create a Basic Dress Pattern Block 

  • Create a Basic Trouser Dress Pattern Block 

ABOUT DIGITAL PATTERN MAKING

 

Digital pattern making uses the computer aided design software (CAD) to create, modify and customize patterns for personal use or commercial use.

 

This digital pattern making course is created for students who like to learn how to use the computer aided design software to create digital patterns for personal use or for commercial purposes.

 

The basic pattern blocks are created with simple formulas, that can be applied to any body shape or size when creating patterns for personal use or commercial purposes.

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Digital pattern making is faster than traditional manual pattern making, it saves time and cost of using pattern papers.

 

First of all WHAT IS DIGITAL PATTERN MAKING?

Digital Pattern making also called Computer Aided Design Program involves the used of computed software to aid a pattern make in creating and manipulating patterns.

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Now, that we know basically what DIGITAL pattern making is, WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A DIGITAL PATTERN MAKER?


A pattern maker creates patterns and garment prototypes, similar to an actual garment design to be made. They will then, test the prototype pattern to be made by using a less expensive fabric called the muslin or toile.

 

Muslin fabrics are inexpensive fabrics that are easy to work with when making garment prototypes.

 

The prototype garment made from the pattern can be adjusted by pinning the fabric around the body or a dress form.

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Digital pattern makers can work as freelancers on online platforms like Fivver, Upwork, etc

 

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