This course covers 3-D draping techniques, helping you create base patterns for all patternmaking courses and projects. You’ll learn to use curves and measurements to “true” on pattern paper and produce muslin mock-ups of each working pattern. This course is ideal for anyone wanting to learn a new skill and has basic sewing experience, or those who have completed our Sewing 1 course. This course is transferable to the Fashion Certificate Program.*
KEY INFO
February 1, 8, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (2026)
Sundays 2 - 5 pm
8 sessions
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 26th
MADE RITTENHOUSE: 1719 Chestnut St, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
PROJECTS + OBJECTIVES
Drape patterns from scratch
Use curves and measurements to “true” on pattern paper
Create muslin mock-ups of each working pattern
Fit and transfer corrections to finalize the patterns
Sew final muslin versions
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES
Clear ruler
Fabric shears
Hip curve/French curves
Paper scissors
Two spools of thread
Pattern paper
#9, #12 machine needles
Pounce wheel
Tracing paper
Tracing wheel
Pencil
Purchase some of these items individually from our shop.
END
This course covers 3-D draping techniques, helping you create base patterns for all patternmaking courses and projects. You’ll learn to use curves and measurements to “true” on pattern paper and produce muslin mock-ups of each working pattern. This course is ideal for anyone wanting to learn a new skill and has basic sewing experience, or those who have completed our Sewing 1 course. This course is transferable to the Fashion Certificate Program.*
KEY INFO
February 1, 8, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (2026)
Sundays 2 - 5 pm
8 sessions
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 26th
MADE RITTENHOUSE: 1719 Chestnut St, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
PROJECTS + OBJECTIVES
Drape patterns from scratch
Use curves and measurements to “true” on pattern paper
Create muslin mock-ups of each working pattern
Fit and transfer corrections to finalize the patterns
Sew final muslin versions
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES
Clear ruler
Fabric shears
Hip curve/French curves
Paper scissors
Two spools of thread
Pattern paper
#9, #12 machine needles
Pounce wheel
Tracing paper
Tracing wheel
Pencil
Purchase some of these items individually from our shop.
END
