PATTERNMAKING FOR ACCESSORIES
The principles and theories of flat pattern, drafting and draping methods for 3D accessories are explored. The principles of patternmaking are applied to headwear, handbags and footwear. Complete projects that require designing, patterning and constructing hats, bags and footwear.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: DS 153 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand and apply draping and flat pattern methods used to develop patterns for a variety of accessories Audience: Undergraduate 2. Understand and apply shaping devices and how they are used to transform 2-D materials into 3-D forms Audience: Undergraduate 3. Understand vocabulary specific to headwear, handbags and footwear including terms, categories, styles and parts. Analyze structure and construction methods of existing accessories construction Audience: Undergraduate 4. Learn skill set needed to apply patternmaking and construction to original design Audience: Undergraduate 5. Design, test pattern and construct original design Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand and apply draping and flat pattern methods used to develop patterns for a variety of accessories Audience: Undergraduate 2. Understand and apply shaping devices and how they are used to transform 2-D materials into 3-D forms Audience: Undergraduate 3. Understand vocabulary specific to headwear, handbags and footwear including terms, categories, styles and parts. Analyze structure and construction methods of existing accessories construction Audience: Undergraduate 4. Learn skill set needed to apply patternmaking and construction to original design Audience: Undergraduate 5. Design, test pattern and construct original design Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027