What flat pattern making is as opposed to draping? How are these kinds of projects reflected in real houses, and successful businesses when executed properly?

Find out the answers you’ve always wanted and more in this module…

Using her 20-plus years of successful career working for top brands & well-known fashion houses, Nancy will give you valuable tips and insights into pattern-making and how to turn this knowledge into a highly lucrative career.

• Welcome & Introduction
• How To Get The Most Out Of This Masterclass
• Pattern-Making - What You Should Know About It
• Pattern-Making - RTW Vs. COUTURE Techniques
• How to Turn Pattern-Making Into A Highly lucrative Career
• How I went From 0 to Hero And How You Can Do The Same

In this module, Nancy will dive into an introduction to blocks and how you can harness the power of blocks.

Once you know how to work with blocks, the way Nancy will be teaching you, pattern cutting will become SO much easier and the world is your oyster.

Nancy will share essential tips about working with blocks and where to find the best blocks to work with.

• The Ultimate Guide For Materials, Tools & Equipment Needed
• Introduction to Blocks (Plus Grainline & Bias)
• The Power Of Blocks - How to Make Any Garment From Blocks

We hear this ALL the time… We understand that fitting can be an absolute nightmare for many… especially when using commercial patterns. The problem is. So many who are struggling, miss some crucial part of the process or do them, but the wrong way. Even if they do it for years.

The key to accurate and painless pattern-making processes starts with understanding fitting and shaping and taking the right measurements, then adjusting your block precisely.

Getting the job done right will save you time, headache, and fabric by getting the fitting done first.

Not only this but you want to be able to make your garments to fit the prospect's unique size and body shape- whether they are plus size, petite or have a unique body shape.

In this module, you will learn how to do it the right way including coveted tips from top tailors whom only a few know to achieve the perfect arm-hole, avoid gaping arm-holes and fix fitting issues across the chest and upper back.

You will learn about the common issue of 'bust point' placement, and exactly how to fix it. Knowing those things alone can change everything for you.

You will also learn all the essentials you need to have the perfect foundation to take pattern-making to the next level.

If you have ambitious dreams to make it big as a fashion designer, having the right foundation will give you the confidence you need to bring those dreams to reality.

Additional about this module:

Dart manipulation; One of the most important and essential basics for great pattern-cutting. You will learn different types of darts such as bust dart, neck darts, T-dart (which can be the most dreaded but we will show you a very simple technique), French darts, adding volume, fitted neck, and more (4 different darts manipulation).

• Understanding Shaping And Fitting
• The Ultimate Guide For Taking Measurements (Everything Depends On This)
• How To Adapt The Block to Fit A Client's Measurements
• The Sloper Adjustment | Intro+ Stoop Shoulders
• The Sloper Adjustment | Sloped Or Squared Shoulders
• The Sloper Adjustment | Large Bust
• Dart Manipulation
• Panelled Garments & Contouring
• Panelled Garments & Contouring | [Using The Bust Dart As A Base Line]
• Panelled Garments & Contouring | [Adapt The Bodice Further]
• Panelled Garments & Contouring | [A Bustier Style Top]
• Grainlines
• BONUS- How To Choose The Right Fabrics; And The Mistakes You Want To Avoid
• The Roadmap To Your Patterns (What Information Is Needed On A Pattern?)

to create a luxury look using simple techniques.

• The Cowl Neckline- A Super Easy Block For Absolute Beginners
• Adding Fullness- Gather
• Adding Fullness- Pleating
• Adding Asymmetricity (Neckline)

- Create a dress pattern with easy-to-follow methods.

- Apply the techniques you learned to create different patterns.

- How to create your own skirt block completely from scratch! - Hidden industry secrets to achieve the right fit, minus the frustration.

With what you learn here, and with changeable elements such as different types of skirts and sleeves Nancy will teach you, the possibilities are endless.

• Making A Dress Pattern- Process Overview
• The Basic Skirt - How to Make A Skirt Block And The Importance Of The Fit
• How to Make A Dress Block From A Bodice And A Skirt Block
• Building The Monolith: Learn Dart Manipulation The Right Way
• How to Accurately Adjust The Necklin

into stunning garments, from simple designs to high-fashion luxury dresses in collections, magazines, and runways. Take this knowledge to create absolutely gorgeous collections or create your own dream wardrobe!

No matter the complexity required, Nancy will give you easy-to-follow super easy techniques that will save you lots of time and frustration, and you will be able to create them like an absolute pro.

You will also get secret, high fashion tips and advice passed down by top designers, which you won’t find anywhere else.

If you are looking for creative freedom, you will ABSOLUTELY love this module.

• A-Line Skirt
• Flare Skirt
• Box Pleated Skirt
• Draped Wrap Skirt
• BONUS: Full Circle Skirt

get them wrong. They make common mistakes that lead to a bad impact on the overall fitting. Most of the time, it starts with a lack of knowledge on how to achieve a good armhole, which directly affects the fitting and shape of your garment.

You will learn how to create sleeves that will fit perfectly. You will also learn how to eliminate mistakes that dressmakers make all the time, by learning master tailor tricks with years of expertise behind them…

Including an industry secret to keep your sleeve nice and puffy. And how to achieve a great fit- without pulls and wrinkles. You will learn different high-impact types of sleeves, with tips and insights that are not taught in any fashion schools.

By applying these techniques and methods you will be able to achieve anything; from basic sleeves to extreme types of sleeves used in couture and evening wear. By completing this module alone, you will be able to take your designs to the next level ensuring you happy clients.

• Introduction To Sleeves
• What Is A Good Armhole? Secrets That No One Has Taught You
• The Key to A Perfect Fit: How to Measure Armholes Properly (Essential For Armholes!)
• The Basic Sleeve + Master Tailors Tricks
• The Importance of Notches When Cutting Sleeves; And How to Recognise A Good Sleeve Head
• What ‘Ease’ Is
• How to Create A Gathered Sleeve Head
• Shoulder Pads - Intro And How to Use Them
• How to Create A Darted Sleeve Head
• BONUS: How to Create A Leg of Mutton Sleeve

Are you ready to level up your pattern-making skills? This module is a real bonus, you will learn about techniques and elements such as dress belts and collars to bring your dresses to another level. You will receive powerful in-depth knowledge about facing & lining, which so many dressmakers (including successful designers) get wrong.

One of the biggest struggles dressmakers have are: How do I cut linings? One of the biggest struggles dressmakers have are:

How do I cut linings?

Do I need to make them smaller or bigger?

What are the important Dos and Don'ts that will help me get accurate lining patterns?

This step-by-step lesson about linings alone will turn your basic garments into avant-garde levels.

We will be revealing mistakes that even Big Fashion houses tend to make and exactly how to avoid them.

Did we not say we’re just getting started? If you are looking for great success in pattern-making, you can't miss this module.

• Making The Belt For The Dress | Integrated Belt
• Making The Belt For The Dress | Stitched Over The Top Belt
• Making The Belt For The Dress | Lower Waisted Belt
• Measure Twice Cut Once + The Importance Of Notches (They Really Are That Important!)
• Introduction To Facing + How To Cut Facings Accurately
• Introduction To Lining + How To Cut Lining Accurately | Front Bodice
• Introduction To Lining + How To Cut Lining Accurately | Back Bodice
• Introduction To Lining + How To Cut Lining Accurately | Sleeves
• Introduction To Lining + How To Cut Lining Accurately | Skirt
• BONUS- How To Create A Basic Flat Collar (Known Commonly As The ‘Peter Pan Collar’)
• BONUS- Stylish Collar
• Finalising The Pattern- Adding Seam Allowances
• The Importance Of Toiling
• Conclusion
• Congratulations, you did it!