PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed the Introduction to Fashion Construction workshop or have basic knowledge of clothing construction before enrolling in this program.
Intermediate Garment Construction is a ten (10) day workshop designed for those who want to advance their sewing skills. Participants will learn additional sewing techniques, procedures, and methods as the teacher demonstrates firsthand the process of fabricating the patterns of pants and a dress shirt using the Graded Master Pattern, a modern tool that makes fashion construction fun and easy.
All lessons will be demonstrated in front of the class, recorded, and uploaded for student reference. An online module will also be available to guide the students through the different sewing exercises.
PROGRAM OUTCOME:
By the end of the program, students will improve their technical sewing ability and gain the confidence to create well-constructed, professional-quality garments.
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SCHEDULE
Face to Face
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | February 10, 2026 - March 12, 2026
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Faculty: Mr. Richard Papa
COURSE OUTLINE
Session 1: Introduction to Pattern Making (GMP) and Fabric Cutting
In this session, participants will be introduced to the GMP method of pattern making. Fabric cutting will be practiced, focusing on seam allowance, seam lines, and fusing techniques.
Session 2: Shirt Assembly – Shoulders, Collar, Placket, and Buttonhole Details
This session will cover the initial steps in garment assembly. Participants will work on edging, shoulder joins, plackets, loopholes, and collar attachment.
Session 3: Shirt Assembly - Truvinized Collar and Sleeves
In this session, participants will assemble the truvinized collar and sleeves. Guidance will be provided on achieving proper shaping and finishing.
Session 4: Shirt Assembly – Side Seams, Cuffs, and Hemming
This session will focus on outseams, cuffs, and hems. Participants will learn how to assemble and refine these details with accuracy.
Session 5: Shirt Finishing & Pants Introduction
In this session, participants will complete the top by making buttonholes, attaching buttons, and applying final pressing for a professional look.
Session 6: Pants Pattern Making – Style and Length Variations
This session will cover pants pattern drafting using the GMP method. Participants will explore style variations such as length, straight cut, and bootleg.
Session 7: Fabric Cutting: Seam Allowance, Seam Lines and Fusing
In this session, participants will practice fabric cutting for pants. Seam allowance, seam lines, and fusing will be reinforced for accuracy and fit.
Session 8: Pants Assembly – Zipper, Darts, Pockets, and Seams
This session will cover the first stage of pants assembly. Participants will work on edging and zippering with fly, darts, pockets, inseams, and outseams.
Session 9: Pants Assembly – Crotch, Waistband, and Belt Loops
In this session, participants will assemble the crotch, belt loops, and waistband. Techniques for reinforcement and fit will be emphasized.
Session 10: Pants Finishing – Hemming, Hook & Bar, Final Pressing
This session will focus on the final steps of finishing the pants. Participants will complete hemming, attach the hook and bar, and apply pressing for a polished garment.
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MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT
10 sheets Grid Pattern Paper
1 1⁄2 yds. Beige Cotton Twill fabric
2 1⁄2 yds. thick beige lacoste cotton fabric (medium
weight)
1 yd 1 1/2 “ band roll
1 pc 8” beige ordinary zippers
2 set hook and bar
10 pcs #18 buttons
1 pc #24 button
1 yd pellon 1025 fusible
1 spl 3k thread, matching 1 yd band roll
Tools:
1 pc measuring tape
1 pc serging tweezer
1 pc. GMP Dress Shirt
1 pc. GMP Pants
1 pc. 8” paper scissors
1 pc. A1 ruler
1 pack pearl pins
1 pc. Emery pin cushion
1 pc. Tracing wheel
1 sheet carbon paper
1 pc. Soft eraser
1 pc. Sharpener
1 pc. Black marker
1 pc. 1⁄2” masking tape
1 pc. 8” fabric scissors
1 pc. Dressmaking tracing paper
1 pc. Dixon tailor chalk
1 pc. 5mm flat head screw driver
1 pc. High-speed bobbin case
1 pc. High-speed bobbin winder
1 pc. High-speed presser foot
1 pc. High-speed right foot
1 pc. High-speed left foot
1 pack DB# 11 machine needle
1 pack hand sewing needles
1 pc. Thread trimmer
1 pc. Seam ripper
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A Certificate of Attendance will be given to each student who has completed the program.
Non-Refundable & Non-Transferable. Please be informed that once the Workshop has started, payment for the program will be non-refundable and non-transferable.
Name Registration. In order to properly enroll to the Workshop the name to be registered should be the name of the student.
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Contact Us
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Email - admissions@sofa.edu.ph
Mobile - +63 917 501 8136 / +63 917 539 7574 / +63 917 595 9428
Landline - 02-8244-1073