This course is for students who want to learn how to design, construct, and sew their own garments, including pattern making. Students begin by developing original pattern blocks, explore pattern drafting and draping, then document their three-dimensional exploration with photography and/or drawing. Through visits to the Art Institute of Chicago and access to the Fashion Resource Center at SAIC in combination with research and sketchbooks, students develop their own concept and design from flat and paper patterns to final fabric construction. The class also utilizes a wide variety of materials to build concept and execution, such as paper, muslin, second-hand clothing, and fabric off the bolt. The work produced in this class allows students to reflect and expand on their own personal style and ambition while learning the skills to construct a garment from start to finish.
Registration deadline: July 5 at noon
Special Needs
DLRC specialists are available to assist students with disabilities.
Deals
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) welcomes students from diverse economic backgrounds. Our Office of Student Financial Services sees financing a student’s costs for private higher education as a partnership between the student and their family, the federal and state governments, and SAIC.
