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