This course is a practical explanation about how to develop block patterns for children's frock styles. Kids wear is the next level after one learns elementary pattern making and tailoring. Once you complete the course you will have a fair understanding of children's body measurements for different age groups. You will develop the skill of applying simple flat pattern methods and pattern alteration techniques to create a variety of frock styles.
Kids wear form the foundation for learning pattern development and garment construction. Typically adult's clothing is a replica of kids wear or vice versa. Kids wear pattern development is much more simpler as their bodies do not have complex curves and contours or bulges. Anybody who can learn kids wear apparel production can easily adapt himself or herself into a good pattern master eventually and one who is able to create patterns for adult's clothing as well.
The course begins with an introductory presentation about the course content followed by a practical demonstration for drawing foundation garment patterns for kids wear. Pattern adaptation methods are demonstrated to convert these basic garment templates into a variety of styles to construct girls wear clothing like the classic A-Line frock, waistline frock with a flared skirt, hipline frock with a gathered skirt. Anybody who has basic knowledge of sewing can learn to design and develop few classic frock designs from this course.
Pattern making is not just science or mathematics but it is creativity as well. The visual appeal of a garment depends on the choice of garment silhouette, drape, cut and structure. Factors like fabric, colors, prints, trims and finishes matter a lot while developing a design. A sheer fabric creates a flat effect in a gathered skirt but yet it has a soft, feminine and flowy appearance. A denim or gaberdine gives a stiff, casual and tough-to-tear kind of a look to a frock. Satins, velvets, organza's and lace fabrics give a dressy look to a frock. On must give a thought to features like pleats, gathers, flare, canvasing etc. while choosing a fabric or a fabric design or texture.
