Patternmaking and Garment Construction

DRA4119.01
Course System Home Terms Spring 2026 Patternmaking and Garment Construction

Course Description

Summary

This course is designed to teach the student the many steps involved in creating a finished garment from a simple idea, piece of research, or sketch. Students will learn the basics of draping, flat patterning, and fitting. Construction of a final garment will allow them to explore and employ sewing skills beyond the fundamentals.

 

Learning Outcomes

  • -Pattern drafting
    -Pattern draping
    -Fitting
    -Improve sewing skills
    -Creation of a garment

Prerequisites

DRA 2213, DRA 2130, DRA 2382 or demonstration to the instructor that the student has adequate experience using a sewing machine.

Please contact the faculty member : rmacpike@bennington.edu

Cross List

  • Dance

Instructor

  • Richard MacPike

Day and Time

TU,FR 4:10pm-6:00pm

Delivery Method

Fully in-person

Length of Course

Full Term

Academic Term

Spring 2026

Area of Study

Credits

2

Course Level

4000

Maximum Enrollment

10

Course Frequency

Every 2-3 years