Materials for the Course

Class Materials 
All essential materials and tools for completing this class will be provided. Students are only required to purchase a new notebook of their choice, a preferred writing utensil for note-taking and a 1-2″ 3-ring binder for technical samples. Plastic sleeves for the samples will be provided. Note-taking is mandatory. If students are dissatisfied with the provided fashion fabrics or the quality of selected tools, they may choose to purchase their own supplies.

Respect for shared classroom materials, tools, and space is mandatory to maintain a productive learning environment.  Students are responsible for maintaining the designated class shelves in a neat and orderly manner. Materials and tools stored in deep storage must be borrowed with foresight and according to class instructions. Proper labeling and storage of paper flat patterns are mandatory, following the detailed guidelines provided in class.

This course will utilize Suzy Furrer’s Craftsy video courses and book Building Patterns: The Architecture of Women’s Clothing for drafting the bodice moulage and bodice sloper.  Suzy Furrer’s DVDs (Patternmaking Basics: The Bodice Sloper, Designing Your Wardrobe: Drafting Tops) and the book will be available in the classroom and may not be removed at any time. Students will be able to view the assigned videos in the classroom through an external DVD drive for laptops. Students may also access Patternmaking Basics: The Bodice Sloper independently through public library apps such as Hoopla and Libby, or by subscribing to Craftsy.com promotional membership for one year.  Please note: Craftsy.com will charge the full membership amount after the promotional year ends unless canceled in time. Please exercise timely diligence if choosing this option.  

Excerpts from several pattern making books and links to online videos will be provided as needed throughout the semester.  

Required Class Clothing Attire
Students must bring a designated change of clothes to each class that meets the following requirements: leggings that are close-fitting but not constricting, a fitted sports top and socks (see image below). Students should wear undergarments that align with the type they plan to wear with the garments created during the course, as this ensures a more accurate fit. This outfit is vital for fittings, as it allows the body’s contours and proportions to be assessed accurately. For convenience, students may store this outfit in a small, labeled bag in the classroom. Maintaining this designated fitting attire contributes to consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in garment adjustments and pattern evaluations.