ALTER Patterns

Learn all the foundations and principles of how patterns works, so you can alter them for fit, size or style!

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Course curriculum

1. What you will learn and how to take this course
2. How accurate do you have to be?
3. ALTER Patterns – Intro -How a pattern works
1. ALTER Patterns - Study Guide Page
2. ALTER Patterns - Lesson Summary
1. Symmetry -Why we use half body pieces
1. Dividing measurements of a whole body in half body pattern pieces
2. YOUR EXERCISE - Dividing measurements
1. Stitch line vs edges of the pattern
2. YOUR EXERCISE -Stitch line vs edges of the pattern
1. ‘Flow through’… what it is and why it is important
2. YOUR EXERCISE – Flow-through
1. Understanding how the lengthen and shorten lines work
2. How to know WHERE you need to lengthen and shorten on your body
3. START HERE: How to use the lengthen and shorten lines on the pattern
4. NEXT LEVEL: How to create your own lengthen and shorten lines anywhere
1. The basic tutorial and knowing what sizes to change to
2. EXAMPLE - Bodice with and without a dart & sleeves
3. EXAMPLE - Skirt and pants
4. EXAMPLE - Dress with a waist seam
1. How to 'check your patterns' - A very important skill!