Pattern Cutting Advanced: Pattern Grading

When & Where

7 January 2025 - 18 March 2025 ( 30 hours, 10 weeks )
Evening, Tuesday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Vanda Finney
Course Code W24FASB09A
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Grading is a much sought after skill for both the professional as well as the dedicated hobbyist. On this course you will learn the skills needed to successfully grade patterns from the ground up including (brand new this year) the use of industry standard digital tools. You will be introduced into the methodology of using nested grades and how the patterns needs to be adapted to have the same style be effective across a range of sizes in both the physical as well as the digital realm. Learn how to use your pattern cutting tools in new ways and explore cutting edge digital tools alongside the tried and true analogue ones on this professional level course. Great for employment and CPD!

Learning Outcomes

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

Understand how different parts of the body grade at different rates
Use a nested grade
Increase or decrease the size of a pattern
Grade simple and complex designs using analogue tools
Grade simple and complex designs using digital tools

Cost

Full fee

£335

Concession fee

£250

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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 an advanced course. Make sure that you have the skills required to join by successfully completing some of our intermediate or advanced courses in a related field or be able to demonstrate an equivalent competence in the subject area.

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 pattern drafting kit: pattern curves, pencils, sharpener, rubber, paper scissors, masking tape Basic computer competency. A basic note taking kit: notepad, pens, pencils, sharpener, rubber, calculator, A4 ring binder for hand outs - Access to pattern cutting software and digital equipment provided (class time only/no need to purchase a subscription) -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 Pattern Cutting advanced course next to continue building on your skills or explore some of our other Pattern Cutting courses such as Zero Waste Pattern Cutting. 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!