pattern making for childrenswear Course Details

Our childrenswear design course in Sydney caters to students who want to become experts in this emerging market or simply would like to make beautiful clothes for their own children. Childrenswear is not just a by-product of adult fashion anymore. Elite fashion houses launch collections with a special focus on fun, modernism and recreating the vibes of childhood. Students will approach childrenswear as a specific market and observe its design principles, themes, choice of prints and much more.

What You'll Learn

The course includes:

• Pattern making a basic block for a skirt, bodice & pants for children in a range of sizes

• Design variations including pleating, circle skirts, flaring, panel skirts, gathering and variations applied to childrenswear

• Pattern making a basic bodice block

• Bodice variations including necklines, gathering, pleating, and colour blocking for design variation

• Pattern making for necklines, collars and sleeves

• Sewing techniques for hems, necklines, applique and pattern matching

• Fabrics and colour selection

• Overlocker workshop to learn quick sewing techniques and master stretch sewing

• Portfolio of completed garments with master blocks for different age groups

• Regulatory requirements for the labelling and selling of childrenswear.

More Information

Please feel free to email or call us on 02 9449 1450 and we'd be happy to provide more information or tailor a program for you.