Women’s Basic Flat Patternmaking Design

 ✂️ Flat Patternmaking: Essential Slopers

Ready to learn how to make your own sewing patterns? 

This 4-week Flat Patternmaking course introduces the foundations of pattern drafting and garment fit. Students will learn how to use body measurements to create basic slopers—the foundation used to develop countless garment designs.

Throughout the course, you’ll draft, test and refine your patterns using muslin while learning how fit, darts and shaping work together to create a well-fitted garment.

What You’ll Learn

Week 1 — One-Dart Bodice Sloper
Draft the front and back bodice and create a muslin to evaluate and adjust the fit.

Week 2 — Dart Manipulation + Two-Dart Sloper
Learn how to move and manipulate darts while maintaining garment shaping and create a two-dart bodice variation.

Week 3 — Sleeve Sloper
Draft a basic sleeve designed to coordinate with your bodice and learn how the sleeve and armhole work together.

Week 4 — Skirt Sloper
Draft front and back skirt slopers and make fit adjustments using muslin.

By the end of the course, students will have a collection of foundational slopers that can be used as the starting point for future patternmaking and garment-design projects.

4 Classes • 2 Hours Each
$350; Homework Reqd

Patternmaking paper, tracing paper included;
Patternmaking tools required — bring your own or purchase a Patternmaking Tool Kit from Soul Collection’s for an extra $30

✨ This is a patternmaking-focused course. Garment construction in fashion fabric is not included.

Intermediate sewing experience recommended.