Class Calendar Fall 2023 - FASH 62A

FASH 62A Flat Pattern Design- Class Calendar Fall 2023

Please Note: Class Calendar is subject to change based on the pace of the course. 

Review the weekly Modules for assignments and information about material that was covered in class each week.

 

Module

Date

Lecture Topics

1

Aug 14

Introductions, tools, materials, supplies. 

Trace and true the Half Scale Sloper

2

Aug 22

Flat sketches and their uses in the fashion industry.

Drafting front bodice pattern from the sloper. Standard seam allowances and pattern information. 

3

Aug 28

Dart Manipulation using the slash and spread method. 

No Class

Sep 4

LABOR DAY- No Class

4

Sep 11

Dart Manipulation using the Pivot method. 

Create flat sketches from existing garments.

5

Sep 18

Converting darts into pleats and tucks and gathers. Adding additional volume.  Moving and.or eliminating the back shoulder dart. 

6

Sep 25

Using Flat sketches for design development.

Introduction to Midterm Project. 

Begin drafting or altering the full scale sloper. 

7

Oct 2

Complete full scale sloper.

Discuss original design ideas for Midterm Project.

Begin drafting pattern for Midterm Project. 

Review for Midterm Quiz

8

Oct 9

Midterm Quiz 

Complete pattern draft for Midterm Project. 

Cut and sew a toile to test the pattern.

9

Oct 16

Midterm Project DUE

Style line pattern manipulations.

Princess bodice development

10

Oct 23

Empire waistline bodice, gored skirt, adding pockets.

11

Oct 30

Drafting a torso block from Basic Sloper Set. 

12

Nov 6

Collars, bands, waistbands, cuffs.

Introduction to Final Project. 

Begin sketching original designs.

13

Nov 13

Button extensions and facings. 

Final Project Development. 

  • Finalize sketch of original design. 
  • Begin drafting patterns for original design. 

14

Nov 20

Hems and Linings

Final Project Development

  • Complete pattern draft for original design.
  • Begin construction of muslin toile. 

15

Nov 27

Final Project Development

  • Fit toile and make pattern alterations as needed
  • Begin Final Fabric construction

16

Dec 4

Final Project Development

  • Final Fabric Construction

17

Dec 11

10am - 12:45pm 

Final Project Presentations