Beyond Numbers: Mastering Blocks & Measurements

"Welcome to Module 2 - Beyond Numbers: Mastering Blocks & Measurements, where we'll unravel the fascinating connection between well-taken measurements and the precision of blocks in patternmaking. Get ready for interactive demonstrations that will showcase the power of blocks and set you on the path to design and pattern mastery. But more importantly, you will draft your very first pattern!

In this module, you'll:

• Discover what measurements to take for patternmaking and how to take them properly.
• Gain insight into how these measurements translate to the fit and size in commercial patterns

• Explore 'blocks' (also known as slopers), what they do, and how they are built. These essential tools will become your foundation for creating perfectly fitting patterns.

• Gain insight into drafting a block and engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the benefits of buying versus building your own block.

• Practice the fine craft of drafting, the first of four patternmaking methods. Get ready to begin making patterns immediately! 

• Download a free mini-block for practice purposes, allowing you to apply your newfound knowledge and skills in a hands-on way.

• Observe a flat pattern method demonstration using the mini block, providing you with a practical understanding of how blocks translate into beautifully constructed garments.

By the end of this module, you will have drafted a few patterns that you can use immediately! And, you'll be equipped to harness the power of blocks, setting the stage for your first flat pattern project!