Pattern Cutting Beginners: The Bias Drape

When & Where

1 February 2025 - 8 February 2025 ( 11 hours, 2 weeks )
Daytime, Saturday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Sharon Steed
Course Code W24FASB11A
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Think 30s glamour and body hugging shapes when you enrol on our Bias Drape course! Gain unique insight into the techniques required to be able to successfully drape cloth on the bias and learn the intricacies of how to use actual cloth on the stand. In this intense two week Saturday project based course you will gain all the skills needed for this advanced style of draping that has so often captured the popular imagination as being one of the most elegant ways of cutting garments. Great for professionals seeking to build out their skillset and for the dedicated hobbyist to reach that next level of satisfaction!

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Mark and prepare the stand for draping
Mark and prepare a bias cut of fabric for draping on the stand
Use the unique properties of bias to create a fitted garment on the stand
Create paper patterns from fabric draped on the stand, understanding 3D to 2D

Cost

Full fee

£125

Concession fee

£95

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Class format and activities

Teaching is both to the whole class and on an individual, one-to-one basis using demonstrations, discussion, examples, samples, hand-outs and other technical support material where appropriate. You will receive feedback throughout your course to help you develop your skills. For you to be able to achieve on this practical class punctuality and attendance are key. Please inform your tutor of any absences. Microsoft Teams will be used for general class specific communication and for posting additional information. Health and safety inductions are planned into your course delivery, and you are asked not to use any machinery or specialist equipment until you have received specific training. Morley provides a positive and friendly atmosphere and to support this all students should be considerate and kind and work in a collegiate and collaborative way and to not monopolise the tutor.

Entry requirements

This is a beginner's course, all are welcome.

What you need to know before you enrol

Activities in class can involve standing at high tables for a period of time. Please let the tutor know if this would be difficult for you. Sewing machines have a foot operated speed control. The fashion studios are on the first floor of the Nancy Seear building and there is lift access to the first floor. Please note the eating and drinking is not allowed in the fashion studios - you are allowed to have bottled water. Students must be able to read, write and understand fluent English. Digital, mathematics and numeracy skills are desirable but not essential.

What you need

A basic sewing kit: sharp fabric scissors, trimming scissors, dressmaker’s pins, tape measure a variety of hand sewing needles and sewing threads A basic pattern drafting kit: pattern curves, pencils, sharpener, rubber, paper scissors, masking tape A basic note taking kit: notepad, pens, pencils, sharpener, rubber, calculator, A4 ring binder for hand outs -Some specialised materials, including calico for toiling, are available for purchase from your tutor at cost price -Some pattern cutting and garment construction tools are provided for use in the studio -Paper and card are available for use in the studio

What you can do next

Ready for more? So are we! Try our Couture Garment Construction and Sewing Techniques course next to continue building on your skills or explore some of our other Clothes Making courses. Continue your journey with us in a variety of engaging courses on offer all the way up to a full BA (Hons) in Fashion Design. Visit www.morleycollege.ac.uk today for more inspiration and information!