Patternmaking is the skill missing from your creative toolkit.
And inclusive grading? It seems like no one is teaching that (not even fashion schools!)
You can piece together patternmaking knowledge using books, YouTube, and mini-courses, but all of those rote exercises do nothing to build the skill you really want:
the skill of knowing how to see any garment and know exactly how you could draft it, then grade it to fit an entire size range.
Want to immerse yourself in learning patternmaking so that in just 4 months, you have the skills to draft any pattern you want, whether for yourself or for a client?
When you sign up for Confident Patternmaking + Grading, you'll get 4 months of hands on support!
Patternmaking and grading skills are in high demand.
Patternmakers and graders that understand size-inclusivity are in even higher demand.
Love the idea of being able to work from anywhere? Drafting and grading patterns digitally so you can work anywhere you can carry your computer?
You’re in the right place.
In ‘Confident Patternmaking’, you’re getting:
a complete education in patternmaking, with the framework you need to see any garment and know exactly how to approach drafting a precise, professional pattern in any size that you desire.
I’ll show you how to:
Learn to use Adobe Illustrator for patternmaking (no prior experience necessary!)
Develop made-to-measure basic blocks for the bodice, skirt, sleeve, and pant with the help of self-calculating spreadsheets (no math required!)
Use your blocks to draft your first pattern: a tailored button-up shirt
Create precise seam allowances and pattern markings that make your patterns fit together like perfect puzzle pieces
Learn the tools and techniques that transform your blocks into any pattern you can dream of
Fit garments on real bodies and adjust accordingly on the pattern
Then, in 'Confident Grading', I'll teach you:
how to grade sewing patterns using a straightforward method that can be applied to any pattern of any size.
I'll show you how to:
Digitize your paper patterns
Develop a size chart for your brand and evaluate those of other brands
Create grade plans that can be applied to any size chart, any grade interval, and that work beautifully to develop a wide, inclusive size range (and also translate to CAD pattern grading software)
Use the tools that turn Adobe Illustrator into a powerful pattern grading software
Past students of CPMG have gone on to...
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Holiday Break Notice: As of December 16th, we’re taking a holiday break! Purchase now to gain immediate access to the course and explore at your own pace. Live support in the private Facebook group and Office Hours will begin on January 6th.
All prices in USD
What's included in Confident Patternmaking + Grading: