PATTERN MAKING (DIPLOMA) CURRICULUM
DID YOU KNOW? The core concept of PATTERN MAKING involves the interpretation of design ideas into wearable garments as part of a presentation of a fashion collection.
This course take you through the core concept required in professional Pattern Making in very simple steps.
It is the process begins with interpretation of a design sketching and then, creating patterns for the design.
At the ON- LOCATION school (Government Accredited), you will have a personal instructor and you will also create personal projects of your choice.
WHY LEARN WITH EKANEM OROK?
This Master + Class is built on Ekanem Orok's (Milan, London and USA) Educational certifications, practical and teaching experience of over 25 year in the fashion industry, with structured learning, and real-world application.
The course is designed to empower students with creative confidence and technical control, so you’re not dependent on others to execute your designs.
Learn more about Ekanem Orok via this Link : https://www.ekanemorok.com/about-ekanem-orok
KINDLY NOTE
To earn a certification, you must complete and submit all your projects online on or before the last day of classes.
ON - LOCATION CLASSES
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Government Accredited
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Teaching method - Personal Tutoring.
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Duration 6 months (January - June yearly)
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Course type - On-location (Study Address: 25 Prince Kazeem Eletu Way Osapa- London, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria).
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Certification: DIPLOMA
There are 20 modules in this Pattern Making Course, and a total of about 180 simple steps personalized lessons + Introduction to Computer Aided Design Program Classes (CAD).
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ON-LOCATION Course Fees - $2,250 or (3,210,000 Naira)
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PAYMENT via BANK TRANSFER
AT THE END OF THIS COURSE
You will be able to interpret the technical drawing details from a fashion illustration or sketch and create professional patterns for the garment styles:
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Drape Dress
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Jump Suit
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Shirt, Waist Coat and Jeans
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Jacket and Pant
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Couture Dress
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Wedding Dress
This course has an OPTIONAL purchase of the Course Book (FUNDAMENTALS OF PATTERN MAKING) after the course completion for future references.
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Book Cost $100 or (150,000 Naira)
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PAYMENT via PayPal (Global Payment) or PayStack (Local Payment)
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You can request the purchase of the Course Book via the link: https://www.ekanemorok.com/contact
MODULES
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Introduction to Pattern Making
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Tools and Materials for Pattern Making
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Body Measurement Guide
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Blocks and Patterns
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Patterns and Garment Anatomy
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Pattern Symbols
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Fabrics and Pattern Making
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Technical Package
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Introduction to Sewing
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The Basics of Ironing
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The Basics of Sewing Machine
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Sewng Exercise
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Pattern Block Construction
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Bodice Block
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Dress Block
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Skirt Block
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Trouser Block
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Sleeve Block
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Marking Seam Allowance
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Mirroring Patterns
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Aligning Darts
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Correction Patterns
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Matching patterns to the Body
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Dart Manipulation
COURSE CURRICULUM - BREAKDOWN
MODULE 1 - INTRODUCTION TO PATTERN MAKING
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What Is Pattern Making?
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Methods of Pattern Making
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Pattern Drafting/Flat Pattern Making
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What Is Pattern Draping
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The Pattern Draping Method
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Steps for The Pattern Draping Method
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Pattern Cutting Instructions
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Bodice Pattern Instruction
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Pattern Making Process for Various Garments
MODULE 2 - TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR PATTERN MAKING
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Introduction to Tools and Materials for Pattern Making
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Cutting Tools
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Drafting Tools
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Drawing Tools
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Holding Tools
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Marking Tools
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Pinning and Clipping Tools
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Pressing and Finishing Tools
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Sewing Tools
MODULE 3 - BODY MEASUREMENT GUIDE
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What Is Body Measurement?
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Preparation for Body Measurement
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Tips for Taking Body Measurements
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Body Measurements Tools and Materials
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Body Measurement Points
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Steps for Taking Body Measurements
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Body Length Measurement
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Armhole Depth Measurement
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Crotch Depth Measurement
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Female Body Measurement Guide
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Body Ease Allowance
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Ease Allowance Addition Guide
MODULE 4 - BLOCKS AND PATTERNS
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What are Patterns?
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Basic Garment Patterns
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Basic Garment Blocks
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Types of Garment Blocks
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Types of Garment Block Measurements
MODULE 5 - PATTERN AND GARMENT ANATOMY
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Bodice Pattern Anatomy
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Female Jacket Anatomy
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Trouser Anatomy
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Skirt Anatomy
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Shirt Anatomy
MODULE 6 - PATTERN SYMBOLS
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Pattern Symbols
MODULE 7 - FABRICS AND PATTERN MAKING
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Fabric Roll Guide
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Fabric Structures
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Types of Fabric Weaves
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Fabric Grain lines
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Knitted Fabric Grain Lines
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Finding Grain Lines on Fabrics
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Laying Patterns on Different Fabric Grain Lines
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Laying Patterns on Different Fabric Designs
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How to Determine the right and the Wrong Side of the Fabric
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How to Lay Patterns on the Fabric
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Laying Multiple Patterns on the Fabric
MODULE 8 - TECHNICAL PACKAGE
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Technical Package (Tech Pack)
MODULE 9 - INTRODUCTION TO SEWING
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What Is Sewing?
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What is Tailoring?
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The Difference Between Sewing and Tailoring?
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Sewing Techniques
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Tailoring Techniques
THE BASICS OF IRONING
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How to Steam Fabrics
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How to Iron Fabrics
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How to press Fabrics
THE BASICS OF MACHINE SEWING
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How to Insert the Machine Needle
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How to Thread a Sewing Machine with a Horizontal Spool Holder
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How to Use the Machine Needle Threader
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How to Wind Thread on to the Bobbin
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How to Wind Thread Using the Bobbin Hole
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How to Insert the Bobbin into the Machine
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How to Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case (Shuttle)
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How to Bring Out the Bobbin Thread
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How to change machine Stitches
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How to adjust machine Stitch Tension
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How to Reverse the Machine Stitch
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How to insert Machine Foot
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How to remove a machine foot
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How to convert a Machine to Free Arm
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How to Clean the Machine Feed Dogs
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How to care for the Sewing Machine
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How to Sew Your First Stitch
SEWING EXERCISE
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Sewing Exercise - Lines
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Sewing Exercise - Square Shape
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Sewing Exercise - Circle Shape
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Sewing Exercise - Triangle Shape
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Sewing Exercise - Spiral Line
MODULE 10 - WAIST BAND BLOCK - BLOCK CONSTRUCTION
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Waist Band Block
MODULE 11 - BODICE BLOCK - BLOCK CONSTRUCTION
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Dartless Bodice Block (Front)
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Dartless Bodice Block (Back)
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Side Dart Bodice Block (Front)
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Side Dart Bodice Block (Back)
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Shoulder Dart Bodice Block (Front)
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Shoulder Dart Bodice Block (Back)
MODULE 12 - DRESS BLOCK - BLOCK CONSTRUCTION
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Dartless Dress Block (Front)
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Dartless Dress Block (Back)
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Side Dart Dress Block (Front)
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Side Dart Dress Block (Back)
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Shoulder Dart Dress Block (Front)
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Shoulder Dart Dress Block (Back
MODULE 13 - SKIRT BLOCK - BLOCK CONSTRUCTION
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Dartless Skirt Block (Front)
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Dartless Skirt Block (Back)
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Darted Skirt Block (Front)
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Darted Skirt Block (Back)
MODULE 14 - TROUSER BLOCK - BLOCK CONSTRUCTION
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Dartless Trouser Block (Front)
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Dartless Trouser Block (Back)
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Darted Trouser Block (Front)
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Darted Trouser Block (Back)
MODULE 15 - SLEEVE BLOCK - BLOCK CONSTRUCTION
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Dartless Sleeve Block
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Darted Sleeve Block
MODULE 16 - MARKING SEAM ALLOWANCE
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Marking Seam Allowance on a Straight Edge of a Pattern
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Marking Seam Allowance on a Curved Edge of a Pattern
MODULE 17 - MIRRORING PATTERNS
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Mirrored Patterns
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How to Mirror a Skirt Pattern
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How to Mirror a Dress Pattern
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How to Mirror a Bodice Pattern
MODULE 18 - ALIGNING DARTS
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Aligning the Skirt Dart
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Aligning the Bodice Dart
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Aligning the Trouser Dart
MODULE 19 - CORRECTING PATTERNS
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Seam Allowance Corners
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Correcting the Square Corner
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Correcting the Shoulder Corner
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Correcting the Neckline Corner
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Correcting the Neck Curved Corner
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Correcting the Waist Curved Corner
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Correcting the Armhole Corner
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Correcting the Pointed Corner
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Correcting Uneven Points on The Square Corners
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Correcting the Sloped Corner
MODULE 20 - MATCHING PATTERNS TO THE BODY
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Matching the Bodice Pattern to the Body
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Matching the Trouser Pattern to the Body
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Matching the Darted Dress Pattern to the Body
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Matching the Dartless Dress Pattern to the Body
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Matching the Sleeve Pattern to the Body
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Matching the Skirt Pattern to the Body
MODULE 21 - DART MANIPULATION
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Basic Dart Transfer Points
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Tips for Dart Transfer
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Parts of The Pattern for Dart Transfer
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Center Neck Dart Manipulation
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Mid Neck Dart Manipulation
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Shoulder Dart Manipulation
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Shoulder Tip Dart Manipulation
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Bust Height Dart Manipulation
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Armhole Dart Manipulation
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Mid Armhole Dart Manipulation
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Side Dart 1 Dart Manipulation
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Side Dart 2 Dart Manipulation
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Side Dart 3 Dart Manipulation
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Center Waist Dart Manipulation
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Center Front 1 Dart Manipulation
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Center Front 2 Dart Manipulation
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Center Front 3 Dart Manipulation
ON - LOCATION DIPLOMA PROJECT + COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN PROGRAM (CAD)
Technical Drawing and Interpretation for creating patterns for:
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Drape Dress
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Jump Suit
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Shirt Waist Coat and Jeans
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Jacket and Pant
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Couture Dress
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Wedding Dress
Pattern Making Techniques for the following garment styles:
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Drape Dress
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Jump Suit
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Shirt Waist Coat and Jeans
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Jacket and Pant
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Couture Dress
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Wedding Dress
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Pattern Making for the following garment styles:
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Drape Dress
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Jump Suit
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Shirt Waist Coat and Jeans
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Jacket and Pant
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Couture Dress
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Wedding Dress
A SUMMARY OF THE PATTERN MAKING COURSE
This Pattern Making Course is a professional training program that teaches students how to create accurate garment patterns used to construct clothing. It focuses on the technical skills needed to translate fashion designs into well-fitting, production-ready patterns.
THE VARIOUS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR A PATTERN MAKER
A pattern maker can work in the following areas:
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As a Freelance Pattern maker
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With a Fashion designers
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As Garment technologists
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As a Production assistants
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WithTailors and dressmakers
What a Pattern Making Course Is
Pattern Making Course teaches you how to turn fashion ideas into wearable, well-fitted garments using professional pattern drafting techniques.
This course trains students in the art and science of pattern drafting, which is the foundation of garment construction. Pattern making determines how a garment fits, moves, and looks on the body.
What will the Students Learn?
The student will learn the following:
1. Basic Pattern Making
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Understanding body measurements and sizing
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Drafting basic blocks (bodice, skirt, trouser, sleeve)
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Pattern symbols and industry terminology
2. Garment Pattern Development
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Creating patterns for dresses, tops, skirts, trousers, and jackets
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Style adaptation from basic blocks
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Dart manipulation and design variations
3. Fit & Alterations
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Pattern adjustment for different body types
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Fitting techniques and corrections
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Balance, proportion, and garment comfort
4. Advanced Techniques
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Collars, sleeves, waistlines, and closures
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Complex garment structures
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Pattern grading (size expansion and reduction)
5. Practical Application
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Converting designs into patterns
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Preparing patterns for sewing and production
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Understanding pattern layouts and fabric usage
Who the Course Is For
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Beginners interested in garment construction
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Fashion design students
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Tailors and dressmakers
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Fashion professionals seeking technical skills
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Anyone who wants to master garment fit
CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion and submission of projects, students receive a Diploma Certificate in Pattern Making, confirming their technical competence in garment pattern development.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - FAQ
What is the Diploma in Pattern Making Course about?
The Diploma in Pattern Making Course teaches students how to draft, develop, and adjust garment patterns professionally. It focuses on creating accurate patterns that ensure proper fit and garment construction.
Who can enroll in the Diploma in Pattern Making Course?
This course is suitable for beginners, fashion design students, tailors, dressmakers, and fashion professionals who want to strengthen their technical pattern making skills.
Do I need prior fashion or sewing experience?
No prior experience is required. The course begins with foundational pattern drafting concepts and gradually progresses to advanced techniques.
What will I learn during the course?
You will learn:
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Body measurements and sizing
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Drafting basic blocks (bodice, skirt, trouser, sleeve)
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Pattern adaptation and style development
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Fit adjustments and alterations
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Pattern preparation for garment construction
Is the course practical or theoretical?
The course is highly practical, with hands-on drafting exercises, guided projects, and real garment pattern development.
Is the course online or on-location?
The Diploma in Pattern Making Course may be offered online, on-location, or as a blended program, depending on the option selected on the Ekanem Orok website.
How long is the Diploma in Pattern Making Course?
Course duration varies depending on the study format. Full details are provided on the course page at the time of enrollment.
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Students who successfully complete the course receive a Diploma Certificate in Pattern Making from Ekanem Orok.
What tools or materials will I need?
Basic pattern making tools such as pattern paper, rulers, pencils, tape, and measuring tools are required. A full materials list is shared after enrollment.
Can this course help improve garment fitting skills?
Yes. A major focus of the course is achieving accurate fit and learning how to adjust patterns for different body types.
Can I use this course to support my fashion business or tailoring work?
Absolutely. The skills gained in this course are essential for professional garment production, custom tailoring, and fashion brand development.
How do I enroll in the Diploma in Pattern Making Course?
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