FASH 62A Flat Pattern Design- Class Calendar Fall 2024

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 20	Introductions, tools, materials, supplies. Trace and true the Half Scale Sloper
2	Aug 27	Flat sketches and their uses in the fashion industry. Drafting front bodice pattern from the sloper. Standard seam allowances and pattern information.
3	Sept 3	Dart Manipulation using the slash and spread method.
4	Sep 10	Dart Manipulation using the Pivot method. Moving and/or eliminating the back shoulder dart. Create flat sketches from existing garments.
5	Sep 17	Converting darts into pleats and tucks and gathers and flare.
6	Sep 24	Adding Volume to garment patterns. Using Flat sketches for design development. Introduction to Midterm Project. Begin drafting or altering the full scale sloper.
7	Oct 1	Complete full scale sloper. Discuss original design ideas for Midterm Project. Begin drafting pattern for Midterm Project. Review for Midterm Quiz
8	Oct 8	Midterm Quiz Complete pattern draft for Midterm Project. Cut and sew a toile to test the pattern.
9	Oct 15	Midterm Project DUE Style line pattern manipulations. Princess bodice development
10	Oct 22	Empire waistline bodice, Yoke skirt, Gored skirt.
11	Oct 29	Drafting a torso block from Basic Sloper Set. Adding Pockets.
12	Nov 5	Collars, bands, waistbands, cuffs Introduction to Final Project. Begin sketching original designs.
13	Nov 12	Button extensions and facings. Final Project Development. Finalize sketch of original design.
14	Nov 19	Hems and Linings Final Project Development Begin drafting patterns for original design.
15	Nov 26	Final Project Development Complete pattern draft for original design. Begin construction of muslin toile.
16	Dec 3	Final Project Development Fit toile and make pattern alterations as needed Begin Final Fabric construction
17	Dec 10	Final Project Development Final Fabric Construction
Final	Dec 17	10am - 12:45pm Final Project Presentations