Bradford class homework October 31, 2019

Well let me tell you this was one super FAST class! 
I always try to challenge my students and today was no exception!  The class was to draft a strapless dress so we started off by analyzing the pattern in the instruction book, seemed very clear at the time LOL!  No one had any questions, "yup I understand", "no problem", "I got this" were the responses to my query "are there any questions?"
Then I handed out blank measurement charts and had the students write their names on them, re-arranged the seating arrangement and asked them to hand their sheet to the person on their right.  They would be drafting for each other using each other's measurements, seems simple enough but when the numbers change the whole process takes on a whole new life as the class found out!  We do become quite complacent when we are not challenged to think a little harder so it's the teacher's job to do just that, challenge the students, a job I take very seriously as all my students can attest. 
Today they did not even get a demo on how to draft the strapless top!  I felt they were ready to figure it out on their own and they did very well.  By the end of the class everyone had a master pattern done complete with markings. 
A mock up will be cut and sewn at home and be brought to class for a fitting of the “models” next time.  We will also be working on the dress on page 75 next class. 

• Trace the pattern pieces
• Cut the mock up
• Sew together the seams except for the centre back seam leaving it to put on for the fitting
• No seam allowances on the neckline nor hemline

For next class wear a lightweight top to allow for easier, more accurate fitting. 
The next class is November 7, 2019 at 12:30, which is one week away instead of the usual two weeks. 
Great job ladies!