PATTERN MAKING AND
ASSEMBLING TECHNIQUE

Program Duration: 14 weeks x 20 Hours a week
Your Instructors: Nargas Khabazha, Melissa McSorley

Prices: Domestic $6,995.00

Prices: International $8,450.00

Start Dates: January, May, September

PATTERN MAKING AND ASSEMBLING TECHNIQUE - FULL-TIME

Where technical precision meets creative construction.

The Pattern Making and Assembling Technique Certificate is a comprehensive 280 hour professional program designed for students who want to develop strong technical skills in garment construction, pattern drafting, and fit development.

This program focuses on the essential foundation of fashion production by teaching students how to translate design concepts into technically accurate, production ready garments.

Pattern making is the backbone of fashion design and garment manufacturing. This certificate prepares students to understand garment structure, fabric behavior, fit correction, and technical drafting processes required in professional studios and production environments.

Students graduate with a technical portfolio that includes drafted slopes, constructed garments, sewing samples, and a final six piece collection developed using professional pattern making techniques.

PROGRAM DETAILS

The Pattern Making and Assembling Technique Certificate provides in depth training in flat pattern making, garment assembly, textile understanding, and professional sewing techniques.

Throughout the program, students develop technical accuracy and industry level precision. You will learn how to draft pattern blocks, manipulate darts, construct collars and sleeves, draft shirts, dresses, skirts, pants, knit slopers, and men’s bodice slopers.

This program emphasizes hands on development. Students draft, cut, construct, fit, and adjust garments while learning proper equipment use and workshop safety standards.

Areas of focus include:

  • Flat pattern making methods and drafting fundamentals

  • Garment fit analysis and measurement techniques

  • Pattern manipulation and sloper development

  • Technical drawing and garment terminology

  • Textile identification and fabric characteristics

  • Sewing techniques and sample book development

  • Garment construction methods including zippers, waistbands, pleats, vents, linings, and fusing

  • Development of a final six piece technical collection

By the end of the program, students are able to draft professional patterns, correct fit issues, and construct garments that meet industry technical standards.


Program Structure & Hours

Duration: 14 Weeks
Total Program Hours: 280 Hours
Weekly Schedule: 20 Hours Per Week
Delivery Method: In class and Live Online Hybrid

Students participate in lectures, drafting labs, sewing workshops, garment fittings, critiques, and technical portfolio reviews


PROGRAM JOURNEY

  • Students begin by learning flat pattern making methods and foundational drafting techniques.

    You will draft basic pattern blocks including front and back bodice, waistbands, and hems. Students develop an understanding of garment components such as zippers, vents, pleats, pockets, and structural construction details.

    Terminology of garment and pattern parts is emphasized to ensure students build strong technical communication skills.

  • Proper fit is essential in garment construction. Students learn how to take accurate personal measurements and how to measure mannequins correctly.

    This module explores garment fitting principles and teaches students how to assess and correct fit issues through pattern adjustment techniques.

    You will develop confidence in evaluating garment proportion, balance, and structural alignment.

  • Students draft bottoms such as sleeve, skirt, and pant slopers and learn to develop dress patterns and button up shirt patterns. You will practice collar construction and pattern manipulation techniques.

    This module strengthens technical drafting skills and reinforces the relationship between pattern development and garment functionality.

  • Students gain practical sewing and textile knowledge required in professional production environments. You will learn proper equipment use, maintenance, and safety procedures.

    Students create a sewing sample book demonstrating stitches, seams, hem finishes, zipper applications, waistband applications, pleats, and construction techniques. You will cut and prepare textiles, identify fabric types and weaves, understand grain and fabric weight, and learn how to insert various types of fusing.

    This module ensures students understand both technical drafting and physical garment construction.

  • In the final stage of the program, students develop a six piece collection using pattern making techniques learned throughout the course. Each piece demonstrates drafting accuracy, garment assembly, and technical fit.

    Students present their final collection to peers and instructors, developing professional presentation and critique skills.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

✔ Draft professional pattern blocks and slopers

✔ Manipulate patterns to create new garment styles

✔ Take accurate body measurements and assess garment fit

✔ Adjust patterns to correct fit and construction issues

✔ Construct garments using professional sewing techniques

✔ Identify textiles and understand fabric characteristics

✔ Apply safe and efficient equipment usage practices

✔ Develop and present a cohesive technical collection

Graduates leave the program with technical precision, construction confidence, and a portfolio demonstrating their ability to execute professional pattern making and garment assembly techniques.

CAREER PATHS

Graduates of the Pattern Making and Assembling Technique Certificate are prepared for technical and production focused roles within the fashion industry.

Career opportunities may include:

  • Pattern Maker

  • Junior Pattern Maker

  • Production Assistant

  • Technical Designer

  • Sample Sewer

  • Fit Technician

  • Product Development Assistant

This certificate prepares students to work within fashion studios, garment manufacturing facilities, production teams, and technical development departments.


TUITION & GRANTS

Domestic Tuition: $6,995

International Tuition: $8,450

Application Fee (Domestic): $250

Application Fee (International): $500

Books & Materials Excluded

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To apply, you must meet the following criteria:

  • High school graduation or mature student status 19+

  • Admissions interview in person or via Zoom or Skype

  • Application Essay minimum 250 words outlining your passion and career goals

  • English proficiency, if applicable

  • CLBPT minimum 6

  • Duolingo 85 to 90 accepted in certain circumstances



MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Nargas Khabazha

Nargas opened her first studio in 1997 as a pattern maker for private label of her own clothing line and developed her skill for specializing in special sizes for women. She was featured in the Vancouver Sun and north shore news as a realistic designer. In 2002Nargas launched her ready to wear collection for the chic sophisticated baby boomer woman, which sold across country. She then opened her own studio on west 8th Avenue to create and control a high-end garment.


Melissa McSorley

Following in her mother and grandmother’s footsteps, Melissa chose a career in the fashion industry and has been teaching for the last three years. She is a graduate from the Art Institute of Vancouver’s Fashion Design and Merchandising program. After a successful pattern making internship while in her second-to-last quarter, Melissa started working in the industry three months before graduation. Since graduation, Melissa has been building her skill set in contract pre-production manufacturing, wearing many hats. She also works with her own clients as a seamstress, doing alterations and one-of-a-kind projects.

LOOK FOR A WAY TO APPLY?

Applying is straightforward and designed to be personal.


The application is our first opportunity to get to know you. Once you submit the form, an Admissions will reach out to you.

This conversation allows us to share meaningful insights about the program, the industry, career pathways, job opportunities, and available tuition grants or financial aid options. Just as importantly, it gives us the chance to learn about you: your goals, what you hope to achieve through your training, and any questions or concerns we can support you with.

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 This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
The Cut Design Academy is designated with PTIB