PDJ202 Pattern Drafting Jacket Part 2

Program Overview

PDJ202 Pattern Drafting Jacket Part 2, part of Te Pūkenga, builds on Part 1, equipping students with advanced techniques for styling and constructing a tailored jacket. The course covers adding pockets, exploring fusible interfacings, creating a lining pattern, and refining tailoring skills. Taught by experienced professionals, the program emphasizes hands-on learning with individualized instruction and support.

Program Outline

PDJ202 Pattern Drafting Jacket Part 2: A Detailed Look

Degree Overview:

This course, part of Te Pūkenga, builds upon "Pattern Drafting Your Own Tailored Jacket, Part 1". It equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to style and construct a tailored jacket with advanced techniques, including adding pockets and exploring construction methods. Additionally, students will:

• Create a lining pattern and discuss the use of shoulder pads.
Explore the various uses of fusible interfacings and their impact on the final product. Create a lining pattern for your jacket, and discuss the potential benefits of using shoulder pads. Refine your tailoring skills through practical application.
• Structure: The 20-hour course runs over three Saturdays or Sundays (9:00 am - 4:30 pm) in Room G102 at the Nelson campus.
• Course Schedule:
• Day 1:
Introduction to styling details, exploring pockets and construction techniques.
• Day 2: Focus on fusible interfacings, their applications, and impact on the final product.
• Day 3: Creating the lining pattern, discussing shoulder pads, and refining tailoring skills.
• Modules: Each session includes demonstrations, practical exercises, and individual guidance.
Students receive comprehensive handouts and tailor-made advice throughout the course.

Teaching:

• Methods: The course utilizes a hands-on, practical approach with individualized instruction.
Students benefit from direct demonstrations and tailored guidance throughout the learning process.
• Faculty: The instructors are experienced professionals with expertise in pattern drafting, tailoring, and garment construction.
They provide individual support and feedback to ensure each student effectively grasps the concepts and techniques.

Other:

• This course is part of the Pattern Drafting Your Own Tailored Jacket series.
Successful completion of Part 1 is a prerequisite for enrolling in Part 2.
• Students work at their own pace to ensure a thorough understanding of the techniques and concepts.

Note:

This program is offered by Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT), now part of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Graduates receive a Te Pūkenga qualification.