LE GRAND CHIC ITALIA SCHOOL OF FASHION
Course Descriptions For Distance Learning Please contact Maria Calautti at 705 487-2328
Hours of instruction time or content may change based on the students' progress and ability to comprehend the course materials.
Course Descriptions
001- Pattern Drafting: Skirts
Using the Le Grand Chic method, participants learn how to use the tools of the trade to draft straight lines, angles and curves which will be applied to drafting skirt patterns. Starting from pencil skirts and going to an A-Line, wrap, gored, circle skirts along with volants, participants create patterns and muslins in personal sizes. This course is part of a series of courses in pattern drafting and should be taken first. (8 hours of instruction time using Skype)
002- Pattern Drafting: Pants
Building on the skills learned in Pattern Drafting: Skirts, participants learn how to draft patterns for pants from waistline to hemline including pockets and front fly zippers. Patterns created will include custom fit pants as well as custom fit jeans. This course is second in a series of pattern drafting courses. (10 hours of instruction time using Skype)
003- Pattern Drafting: Sleeveless Tops and Dresses
Building on the skills learned in drafting skirt and pants patterns, and continuing with the European method, participants learn how to draft patterns for sleeveless tops and simple sleeveless dresses. Patterns drafted increase in complexity, in order to ensure a custom fit like adding darts, and adjusting armholes and necklines for ease of movement as well as taking into account the specific nuances of the wearer’s body. Additionally, different fabrics will be used so that participants understand how to adjust patterns according to fabric characteristics. This course is third in a series of pattern drafting courses. (10 hours of instruction time using Skype)
004- Pattern Drafting: All About Sleeves
Building on skills learned in Pattern Drafting: Sleeveless Tops and Dresses, participants begin to add sleeves to tops. Various types of sleeves are created including dolman, raglan, set-in, and cap. Drafting patterns for sleeves progresses from short to long sleeves. Participants will draft a top or dress with a sleeve style of their choice. This course is fourth in a series of pattern drafting courses. (8 hours of instruction time using Skype)
005- Pattern Drafting: Blouses, Tops and Shirts
Building on skills learned in drafting tops and dresses, and continuing with the European method, participants learn to adjust patterns for tops and dresses for different body types. Collars, buttons and buttonholes are introduced to the patterns. A button down shirt with wing collar and princess lines pattern is drafted as well as an asymmetrical top and a man's shirt. This course is fifth in a series of pattern drafting courses. (10 hours of instruction time using Skype)
006- Pattern Drafting: Dresses
Building on skills learned in Pattern Drafting: Blouses, Tops and Shirts, participants create dress patterns including a strapless dress and an empire cut dress. The custom fit of a dress is studied and adjusting pattern pieces to perfect the fit is learned. This course is sixth in a series of pattern drafting courses. (10 hours of instruction time using Skype)
007- Pattern Drafting: Classic Tailored Blazers for women
Using skills learned in all previous pattern drafting courses, and continuing to use the European method, participants draft a pattern for a classic tailored blazer. Beginning with the bodice then drafting a two-piece sleeve and a variety of collar styles suitable for blazers, participants create all pattern pieces for a classic blazer. A muslin sample of a blazer is then created. This course is the last course to be taken in a series of pattern drafting courses. (8 hours of instruction time using Skype)
008- Tailoring a women’s blazer
This course takes the theory learned in the previous drafting course; tailored blazer and puts it into practice, students learn the trade secrets of bespoke tailors how to shape the lapels and collar using a floating canvas. Students will learn how to install the two piece sleeves and tailor them to hang properly, how to “bag” a lining and finish the blazer like a pro. This is the culmination of the series and once completed will allow students to go on to book 2 La Modellista. (10 hours of instruction time using Skype)
001- Pattern Drafting: Skirts
Using the Le Grand Chic method, participants learn how to use the tools of the trade to draft straight lines, angles and curves which will be applied to drafting skirt patterns. Starting from pencil skirts and going to an A-Line, wrap, gored, circle skirts along with volants, participants create patterns and muslins in personal sizes. This course is part of a series of courses in pattern drafting and should be taken first. (8 hours of instruction time using Skype)
002- Pattern Drafting: Pants
Building on the skills learned in Pattern Drafting: Skirts, participants learn how to draft patterns for pants from waistline to hemline including pockets and front fly zippers. Patterns created will include custom fit pants as well as custom fit jeans. This course is second in a series of pattern drafting courses. (10 hours of instruction time using Skype)
003- Pattern Drafting: Sleeveless Tops and Dresses
Building on the skills learned in drafting skirt and pants patterns, and continuing with the European method, participants learn how to draft patterns for sleeveless tops and simple sleeveless dresses. Patterns drafted increase in complexity, in order to ensure a custom fit like adding darts, and adjusting armholes and necklines for ease of movement as well as taking into account the specific nuances of the wearer’s body. Additionally, different fabrics will be used so that participants understand how to adjust patterns according to fabric characteristics. This course is third in a series of pattern drafting courses. (10 hours of instruction time using Skype)
004- Pattern Drafting: All About Sleeves
Building on skills learned in Pattern Drafting: Sleeveless Tops and Dresses, participants begin to add sleeves to tops. Various types of sleeves are created including dolman, raglan, set-in, and cap. Drafting patterns for sleeves progresses from short to long sleeves. Participants will draft a top or dress with a sleeve style of their choice. This course is fourth in a series of pattern drafting courses. (8 hours of instruction time using Skype)
005- Pattern Drafting: Blouses, Tops and Shirts
Building on skills learned in drafting tops and dresses, and continuing with the European method, participants learn to adjust patterns for tops and dresses for different body types. Collars, buttons and buttonholes are introduced to the patterns. A button down shirt with wing collar and princess lines pattern is drafted as well as an asymmetrical top and a man's shirt. This course is fifth in a series of pattern drafting courses. (10 hours of instruction time using Skype)
006- Pattern Drafting: Dresses
Building on skills learned in Pattern Drafting: Blouses, Tops and Shirts, participants create dress patterns including a strapless dress and an empire cut dress. The custom fit of a dress is studied and adjusting pattern pieces to perfect the fit is learned. This course is sixth in a series of pattern drafting courses. (10 hours of instruction time using Skype)
007- Pattern Drafting: Classic Tailored Blazers for women
Using skills learned in all previous pattern drafting courses, and continuing to use the European method, participants draft a pattern for a classic tailored blazer. Beginning with the bodice then drafting a two-piece sleeve and a variety of collar styles suitable for blazers, participants create all pattern pieces for a classic blazer. A muslin sample of a blazer is then created. This course is the last course to be taken in a series of pattern drafting courses. (8 hours of instruction time using Skype)
008- Tailoring a women’s blazer
This course takes the theory learned in the previous drafting course; tailored blazer and puts it into practice, students learn the trade secrets of bespoke tailors how to shape the lapels and collar using a floating canvas. Students will learn how to install the two piece sleeves and tailor them to hang properly, how to “bag” a lining and finish the blazer like a pro. This is the culmination of the series and once completed will allow students to go on to book 2 La Modellista. (10 hours of instruction time using Skype)
La Modellista or book 2 must be completed before students will be considered to write their Italian fashion arts exam.
