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The First Post
I did a great first draft, but then lost it whilst switching accounts – my bad. I’m starting this blog to record my experience of attending evening classes at FIT. My first class starts next week –...
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Class Cancelled
Zut Alors! The Haute couture sewing techniques class at FIT was cancelled due to low enrollment. Clearly I am the only weirdo who’s willing to submit myself to that much hand sewing work. So until the...
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FIT: Certificate Course PatternMaking
I love flat patternmaking. Many people find it tedious, but for me it’s just the right balance of challenging & relaxing work. I would longingly look at the certificate courses available in London,...
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Review: PM 121 Patternmaking I: Misses’ and Women’s Wear
My last post I talked about finally getting around to being certified (heh, heh, it tickles me inside) and reviewing the courses on the program as I progress through it. I’ve just completed the first...
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Review: PM122 Patternmaking 2
The course description: “Patterns are developed for bodice, torso, and sleeves. A variety of skirt slopers are developed. Pattern corrections are made according to fit, balance, and specification...
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Review: PM233 Womenswear 3
My review of PM233 a continuation from PM122. FIT Description: “Utilizing the basic slopers, students develop additional patterns for style variations using the slopers developed in PM 121. Patterns...
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Review: PM171 Pattern Grading Misses’ and Womenswear
A review of PM171 Pattern Grading Class, the one in which the mind boggles. Class Description: “Introduction to manual pattern grading and marker-layout techniques. The students learn how to apply...
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Review: PM237 Patternmaking: Coats and Suits II
Described very loosely as “Continuation of PM 236, with special emphasis on a variety of coats.” With PM 236 being just as vaguely described as “Students learn patternmaking for all types of coats and...
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