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Get the Skills to Become a Pattern Drafting & Draping Professional

Pattern Drafting & Draping course at GLOW College.
This course is designed for experienced sewers who are ready to dive into the world of custom design techniques

8-Week Pattern Drafting & Draping Certificate Course (Advanced)

Unlock the techniques of garment design with this Pattern Drafting & Draping Certificate course. This comprehensive Pattern Drafting & Draping Certificate course is designed for individuals with intermediate sewing skills who aspire to elevate their craft to the next level. Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or a fashion enthusiast, this course will equip you with the skills needed to create customized patterns and breathe life into your designs through the art of draping.

This Pattern Drafting & Draping Certificate Course is available in person at the Brampton and Waterloo Campus or can be taken virtually online. These learning methods have been designed to help you balance work and family life while in pursuit of your fashion career goals. Start learning for as little as $450/month.

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Course Overview:
Delve into the world of comprehensive and technical pattern drafting, adapting patterns to individual dimensions. Highlights of the course include creating patterns for trousers and a jumpsuit, as well as the art of draping a dress.

  • Body Measurements and Bodice Block
  • Cutting and Sewing a Blouse
  • Collars and Cuffs/Advanced Bodice Patterns
  • Trouser Pattern Drafting
  • Sewing Trousers
  • Trouser Construction
  • Jumpsuit Pattern Drafting
  • Dress Draping and Constructing

Pre-Requisites
Intermediate sewing skills are a prerequisite for this course, providing a foundation for participants to build upon as they delve into advanced pattern drafting and draping techniques.

Length/ Schedule: 8 weeks Instructor-led virtual OR In Person classes.
(Sundays OR Weekdays – 8 three-hour classes, once a week)

Learning Method
Eight Instructor-led practical classes. Choose between in-person or virtual sessions.

Supplies
Classroom supplies available for in-class use. Students are required to have sewing and serger machines, needles, fabric and thread and related tools to complete assignments at home in-between weekly classes.

LendCare Financing

GLOW College offers a NEW 0% Financial Aid option through LendCare. LendCare offers an easy-to-use, online financing solution, with express credit decisions, accessible from anywhere you are, 24/7.

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Enrollment Terms:

Fees include Tuition and free Virtual Seat assignment. Digital Certificate will be issued upon completion of all lessons, assessments, and upon final payment (where applicable). Non-refundable once paid. This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

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