BTXF207 - IFE

BTXF207 Pattern Drafting for Fashion and Clothing

ECTS Value: 5 ECTS

Overall Objectives and Outcomes

This unit is skills-based, and it will provide learners with abilities in drafting and producing patterns for garment making. On completion, students will understand the terminology in pattern drafting and the importance when it comes to production process. Learners will be able to construct basic block patterns and learn the importance of balance markings, darts and grain direction. This unit should make students aware of the need to accuracy when drafting patterns, the lay planning and the completion of the garment. This unit is relevant for those students who wish to continue a career in fashion design and teaching. This unit will also encourage learners to research fashion styles from the 20th Century.

Overall objectives and content to be covered:
Learn how to take body measurements / analyse size charts.
Indicate garment components using commercial patterns.  Learn how to construct a skirt pattern using the scale on the (proportionate system).
Manipulate pattern to create different skirt styles such as from the 60s trends.
Learn how to construct a trousers pattern using the scale or the (proportionate system) such as trousers in 70s style.
Learn how to construct a block bodice pattern using the scale or the (proportionate system) such as a blouse from in 80s style.
Learn how to construct a sleeve pattern using the scale or the (proportionate system) such as that of a contemporary sleeve style.
Construct a full-size pattern, cut and assemble parts.

By the end of this programme, participants should be able to:

Competences

a. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the basic principles of pattern drafting;
b. Develop an ability to use appropriate techniques to draft patterns for basic garments in the fashion industry;
c. Manipulate pattern to create different styles of clothing from the 20th century fashion trends.

Knowledge

a. Classify the body measurements required for pattern making, define size charts;
b. Identify how to draft pattern for a skirt according to the proportionate system using specialist measuring devices and tools. Identify the scale by performing simple calculations;
c. Explain how to draft pattern for trousers according to the proportionate system;
d. Explain how to draft pattern for a block bodice according to the proportionate system;
e. Explain how to draft pattern for a sleeve according to the proportionate system;
f. Reinforce the importance of markings and balance marks in patterns;
g. Compare and contrast pattern pieces to actual garment pieces.

Skills

a. Specify the necessary body measurements for pattern drafting;
b. Give examples of the importance of pattern markings and balance marks to production process;
c. Construct pattern for a skirt according to the proportionate system;
d. Construct pattern for trousers according to the proportionate system;
e. Construct pattern for a block bodice according to the proportionate system;
f. Construct pattern for a sleeve according the proportionate system;
g. Categorise length and girth measurements and the purpose of the scale in the proportionate system;
h. Categorise assembly process according to markings and balance marks in pattern;
i. Create patterns for a variety of skirt styles;
j. Generate patterns for stylish trousers;
k. Construct pattern for block bodice for different sizes;
l. Generate patterns for different sleeve styles; m. create patterns for a stylish outfit.

Assessment Methods

This programme adopts continuous and summative methods of assessment including assignments, online tasks, reflective journals, projects and video presentations. For further details, kindly refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy and Procedures.

ECTS Value: 5 ECTS

Overall Objectives and Outcomes

Competences

Knowledge

Skills

Assessment Methods

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