KSTFDT

Course Overview

Master international grading, tech sheets & production tolerances for export houses

Duration

3 Months - 12 Weeks Intensive Studio Work

Format

100% practical studio, industrial machines & factory drafting

Objective

Grading systems, tech specs, flat patterns & production tolerances

Eligibility

Matriculation or basic stitching/tailoring experience

✂️ Key Course Learning Modules

Factory floor calculations: Bypassing sketching to master technical production

MONTH 1 Industrial Measurements & Master Block Drafting

Factory Standard Measurement Systems

Global sizing charts: UK, US, European
Industrial measurement tape matrices
Body measurement protocols

The Master Sloper (Basic Blocks)

Basic Bodice Block drafting
Skirt Block & Sleeve Block
Trouser Block development

Fabric Shrinkage & Allowance Calculations

Seam allowances & hem margins
Textile shrinkage rates: denim, knits, woven
Fabric category calculations

MONTH 2 Advanced Dart Manipulation & Pattern Modification

Dart Manipulation Techniques

Pivoting, slashing & transferring fullness
Asymmetric styles, yokes & cowls
Princess lines & pleats

Component Design Engineering

Collars: mandarin, shirt, lapel
Pockets: patch, welt, seam
Sleeve plackets & variations

Spec-Sheet Interpretation

Reading international client tech-packs
Flat technical product drawings
Cardboard production patterns

MONTH 3 Industrial Sizing Grading & Marker Making

Manual & Production Grading

Scale Medium to Large/XL & Small/XS
Proportional grading charts
Systematic size scaling methods

Marker Planning & Fabric Optimization

Interlocking pattern arrangement
Long fabric marker sheets
Raw material waste minimization

Final Industry Portfolio

Production-ready cardboard templates
Technical spec sheets
Sewn fabric prototypes

Student Technical Portfolio

Industrial patterns & graded sets created by our Pattern students

Master Bodice Block Set

Student: Ayesha S. | Sizes XS to XL Graded

Industrial Trouser Pattern

Student: Fatima K. | Tech Pack + Cardboard Pattern

Fabric Marker Optimization

Student: Hamza R. | 15% Waste Reduction

Princess Line Dress Pattern

Student: Sana M. | Dart Manipulation Techniques

💡 Why Choose KSTFDT Pattern Making?

Direct Path to Factory Jobs

Export houses constantly need professional pattern makers & QC auditors

Industrial Accuracy Over Guesswork

Math & geometry for identical fit in thousands of garments

Heavy Practical Lab Focus

Large drafting tables, cardboard, notchers & industrial dress forms