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Patternmaking course Curriculum
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๐Your Course & Tool Kits
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Introductions
โท About me
๐Basic Knowledge About Shoes
Pattern Making Tools
โท Needed tools for Pattern Making
Part 1: Pattern Making - Derby Model
โท 1.1. Wrapping the shoe last
โท 1.2. Establishing the main points and lines of the shoe last
โท 1.3. Drawing the design lines of the model
โท 1.4. Transferring shoe last shells in 2D
โท 1.5. Obtaining the Mean Forme
โท 1.6. Placing the Mean Forme in the xOy coordinate system
โท 1.7. Transferring the design lines
โท 1.8.1. Technical drawing - Part 1
โท 1.8.2. Technical drawing - Part 2
โท 1.9. Extracting the patterns from technical drawing
โท 1.10. Getting the final patterns on cardboard
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Shoemaking course Curriculum
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Introductions
โท About me
๐Basic Knowledge About Shoes
Part 1: Material Consumption
โท 1.1. Estimating Material Consumption
Part 2: Cutting and Skiving Leather
โท 2.1.1. Basics of Leather Cutting
โท 2.1.2. Basics of Lining Cutting
โท 2.1.3. Basics of Reinforcements Cutting
โท 2.2. Basics of Edge Skiving
Part 3: Shoe Making Process - Derby Model
โท 3.1. Overview of the Cut Pieces
โท 3.2. Overview of the Skived Pieces
โท 3.3. Basics of Shoemaking Stitching
โท 3.4.1. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - Part 1
โท 3.4.2. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - Part 2
โท 3.5.1. Lasting the Uppers - Part 1
โท 3.5.2. Lasting the Uppers - Part 2
โท 3.5.3. Lasting the Uppers - Part 3
โท 3.6.1. Sole construction - Part 1
โท 3.6.2. Sole construction - Part 2
โท 3.7.1. Heel construction - Part 1
โท 3.7.2. Heel construction - Part 2
โท 3.8. Heel and Sole Edge Finishing
โท 3.9. Shoe Last Removal
โท 3.10. Insole Cover Application
โท 3.11. Finishing
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Patternmaking & Shoemaking course Curriculum
START HERE - READ ME
๐Thank You for Enrolling โ Letโs Get Started! ๐โจ
๐Your Course & Tool Kits
๐ ๐ฉ Contact me
Introductions
โท About me
๐Basic Knowledge About Shoes
Pattern Making Tools
โท Needed tools for Pattern Making
Part 1: Pattern Making - Derby Model
โท 1.1. Wrapping the shoe last
โท 1.2. Establishing the main points and lines of the shoe last
โท 1.3. Drawing the design lines of the model
โท 1.4. Transferring shoe last shells in 2D
โท 1.5. Obtaining the Mean Forme
โท 1.6. Placing the Mean Forme in the xOy coordinate system
โท 1.7. Transferring the design lines
โท 1.8.1. Technical drawing - Part 1
โท 1.8.2. Technical drawing - Part 2
โท 1.9. Extracting the patterns from technical drawing
โท 1.10. Getting the final patterns on cardboard
๐ Continue reading the full curriculum here
Frequently Asked Questions ๐ค
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๐งAre these online courses or just instructional videos?
These are comprehensive online courses with detailed, step-by-step lessons. Each course offers a structured learning experience, and all lessons are pre-recorded. This allows you to learn at your own pace, accessing the material online whenever it suits you.
๐Do I need any prior experience to join the course?
No! Each course is designed for beginners and experienced makers alike. Youโll learn everything step by step - from scratch.
โ๏ธWhat will I learn in the Patternmaking course?
Youโll learn how to create patterns for 9 essential shoe models. Mastering these 9 models will give you the foundational knowledge to create patterns for any shoe style and apply your skills to endless design possibilities.
๐ What will I learn in the Shoemaking course?
Learn how to craft shoes from start to finish. By the end, you'll have the knowledge and skills to bring any shoe model to life.
๐ What will I learn in the Patternmaking & Shoemaking course?
In the Patternmaking & Shoemaking course, you'll gain a full understanding of both patternmaking and shoemaking. You'll learn how to design patterns for any shoe and bring them to life with your own hands in the workshop.
โ๏ธDo I need special software to create shoe patterns?
No, you wonโt need any software! The course is designed to teach hand pattern-making techniques, so you can easily create patterns using just basic tools like a ruler, pencil, craft knife, and others.
๐ ๏ธWhat materials and tools do I need?
Easy to Start โ Each course includes free essential tools and materials delivered right to your door, so you can get started immediately!
โณHow long does the course take to complete?
The full course - Patternmaking and Shoemaking Course- is estimated to be completed in about 3 months with 1 hour and 30 minutes of learning per day. However, you can go at your own pace, so feel free to take more or less time based on your schedule and learning preferences.
๐Do I get lifetime access to the course?
Yes! Once you enroll, youโll have lifetime access to all lessons, including future updates.
๐ฌWill I get support if I have questions during the course?
Yes! You're always welcome. You'll have access to support via email for any questions you have along the way. Iโll be with you every step of the way until you fully understand everything.