The Cutting Room Inc
1888 1st Ave West Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 1G5, Canada
The Cutting Room Inc
TERM: 14 WEEKS X 20/HRS = 280 HOURS
WEEKLY: LECTURE 8 HRS/WEEK. LAB 12 HRS/WEEK
INTRODUCTION TO PATTERN MAKING
Introduction to flat pattern-making methods and concepts
Drafting basic pattern blocks – front and back bodice, waistbands, hems
Creating dart manipulations
Understanding components of a garment – fly zipper, kick pleats, vents, pockets
Terminology of garment and pattern parts
Pattern marking, labeling, and pattern sequence
FIT AND MEASUREMENT
Learn how to take personal measurements
Go through a garment fitting, understanding the principles and assessing garment fit
Learning how to measure a Mannequin
Be able to correct fit and adjust pattern
DRAFTING
Draft bottoms such as sleeve, skirt and pant slopers
Create a draft for a button-up shirt pattern
Draft a dress pattern
Learn how to draft a flared/gored/pleated skirt patterns
Create collars
Be able to manipulate patterns
Draft men’s bodice sloper
Draft kid’s bodice sloper
GARMENT ASSEMBLY AND TEXTILES
Learn how to use of equipment, maintenance, and safety
Practice sewing techniques such as: stitches, seams, hem finishes, zipper applications, waistband applications, pleats, by creating a sample sewing book
Practice sewing straight line, curve line and back stitch
Learn how to construct and sew vents, pocket and lining
Understand how to cut and prepare textiles for garment assembly
Learn how to identify fabrics and weaves
Understand fabric characteristics – grain and weight
Learn how to insert different types of fusing
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Minimum level | Advanced |
Maximum | 6 students |
Age range | 18 - 50 years old |
The Cutting Room, owned by apparel and production expert, Liza Deyrmenjian, was born in Vancouver and is the result of 25 years in the fashion and apparel industry. The Cutting Room is where it all happens—ideation and design, pattern making, sourcing, sampling, and production. It is also where beginners and seasoned designers alike come together to better their skills and learn new ones with The Cutting Room’s Fashion Design and Merchandising Academy—The Cut. With one foot in Vancouver and the other in New York City, The Cutting Room supports established fashion and lifestyle brands, coaches up-starts, and teaches the next generation of makers and doers through The Cut’s array of fashion design courses.
The nationality and age mix at The Cutting Room Inc varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Vancouver. These homes are often between 25 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Vancouver based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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