PATTERN DRAFTING

Learn to make your own basic patterns tailor made for your own body.

This course covers basic pattern making techniques. Students will develop Base Style Patterns once they have made their own personal blocks Foundation Blocks.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn pattern making principles and techniques for the development of basic silhouettes and style adaptations through practical application

Basic Styles /Silhouettes will be then developed from the Basic Blocks which will include: skirt variations, bodice dart manipulations, a dress and variety of sleeves.

This course is suitable for people in the clothing industry or for home users who are interested in learning basic professional pattern making skills.

Entry requirements: Some knowledge of garment construction/dressmaking would be an advantage but not essential.

About Ana the teacher.

Ana Faye is an award winning fashion and accessories designer, whom has been lecturing and teaching fashion design and pattern drafting, both privately and also in colleges such as St Aneglas Sligo, atu Sligo and The National College of Art and Design, as well as running educational programs with the DCCOI for the past 8 years. Her experience hails from her vast knowledge and experience in the fashion industry, as a fashion and accessories designer in companies in Italy, London and China as well as running her own successful leather handbag label ANA FAYE for the past nine years.

Ana has an honour’s degree in Women’s wear and a Post Graduate degree in Pattern drafting from the prestigious Central St Martins College in London.

Ana’s educational ethos like her business focuses on the meaningful mergence of professional practice. Previous experience in the design sector has made her proficient in the organization and administration of a variety of different design and manufacturing projects.

In its many forms, design makes an increasing contribution to the cultural and economic life of contemporary society. Ana’s aim is to initiate and support creative thinkers who can apply their skills in any chosen forum.

Anas short courses are designed with complete beginners in mind, but also cater for the more advanced learner and are done in a relaxed and easy going environment in Strand Campus  in Strandhill, Sligo.