Plus Size Reinvented, London
Targeting a modern woman that wants fashion, not just larger clothestraining info
As body size diversifies, relatively few are rising to the particular challenges of the plus size market. Today’s plus-size shoppers are demanding the industry serve their needs with the same degree of attention to detail as women shopping for a size 10.
After spending 35+ years in the apparel industry, Alice Rodrigues has worked with many of the world’s most successful plus-size brands, retailers and start-ups. In her first online plus size class exclusively on motif.org, the Alvanon senior consultant teaches her hands-on process for creating both stylish, high quality and well-fitting garments. Learn Alice’s fit and balance techniques, how she creates a proportionate style, and how you can develop your own sizing strategy to meet your plus-size fashion needs.
Plus Size Reinvented, London
7 Online modules
- 6 months course access
- Starts from 4 November, 2019
Onsite masterclass
- 21 November, 2019 · 2pm - 5pm
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Alvanon UK office
20 Eastbourne Terrace, London, W2 6LG
Webinar
- 13 February, 2020 · 3pm - 4pm
Language
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English
Achievements
- Certificate of completion
Blended training Detailed outline
Pre-Assessment Free trial
This is to assess the knowledge you already have on the course topics and evaluate how this course can be most helpful for you.
Introduction Free trial
This module provides background information to the course. You will introduce yourself to your classmates, get an overview of the plus size market and review a case study.
- 1. Welcome to the Course
- 2. Course Overview
- 3. Why Plus Sizes?
- 4. Opportunities in the Plus Size Apparel Market
- 5. Entering the Plus Size Market
- 6. Case Study
Module 1: Plus Body Types
This module introduces the various plus size body types and their importance.
- 1.1 Shape Matters to Fit
- 1.2 Basic Body Types
- 1.3 How Shape and Proportions Change with Size
- 1.4 Body Changes as Size Increases
- 1.5 Assessment
Module 2: Fit and Balance
This module dives into the fit and balance of plus size garment. It covers how to make pattern adjustments, make a well balanced plus pattern and introduces best practices to follow for plus size construction.
- 2.1 Pattern Engineering for Plus
- 2.2 How Does Size Affect Pattern Balance for Tops?
- 2.3 How Does Size Affect Pattern Balance for Bottoms?
- 2.4 Construction Considerations
- 2.5 Body Growth and Garment Grading
- 2.6 Assessment
- 2.7 Prepare for London's Onsite Masterclass
Onsite Masterclass
The Onsite Masterclass will go through several topics:
- Plus Size Bodies: what defines a body as a plus size
- Plus body types: how to identify body types
- Technical implications for plus:
- How to adapt regular size patterns for plus
- Fundamental differences in balance, proportion and construction
- Aesthetic adaptation from regular sizes to plus: do’s & dont’s
- Interpretation of overall style
- Proportions
- Scaling details
- Differences between the body and form:
- How to use both forms and models effectively
- Understanding the function of each as an essential tool for successful fitting
November 21, 2019 2pm – 5pm
Alvanon UK office, 20 Eastbourne Terrace, London, W2 6LG (map)
- Mid-Training Survey - London
- Follow-up Questions
Module 3: Aesthetics
This module will go through the aesthetics of plus size garment including creating a proportionate style, scaling style details and maintaining fit intent/ease over body across sizes.
- 3.1 Aesthetic Fit Challenges
- 3.2 Tops
- 3.3 Bottoms
- 3.4 Jackets: What Would You Do?
- 3.5 Jackets: A Mathematical Approach
- 3.6 Assessment
Module 4: Fit Evaluation: Form vs Body
This module will go through the steps of evaluating the fit of the garment, identifying differences between the body and the form and getting to know how to use the form as a tool.
- 4.1 Fit Form vs Live Model
- 4.2 Using Fit Forms
- 4.3 Assessment
Conclusion
The module will summarize the modules that you’ve been through in the course. To complete the course, you will need to pass the Post-Assessment in the module.
- 1. Course Summary
- 2. Post-Assessment
- 3. End of Course Survey
1-Hour Webchat with Alice
Live chat with the course instructor, Alice, and other attendees of the blended training.
Alice Rodrigues
Course Instructor
Alice brings over 3 decades of experience in garment construction, pattern making and fit development in addition to product development and technical design. She has held both line and management positions in global manufacturing operations and is now a Senior Consultant with Alvanon.
About Alvanon
Alvanon was founded in 2001 when it developed a unique and innovative data-driven approach to solving the challenges of sizing and fit inherent in the apparel industry. Since that time, it has evolved into a global consulting firm advising the world’s leading apparel organizations on how to align their internal teams, processes and supply chains; more intimately engage their existing and target customers; and innovate to optimize profitability and achieve their growth objectives. It has amassed a wealth of expertise across every key industry discipline including consumer analytics, concept and technical design, product development, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, planning, merchandising, distribution, marketing, e-commerce and training.
Alvanon works with its clients across multiple apparel sectors in 89 countries. It operates from its head office in New York, European headquarters in London, and Asia offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Alvanon also has research, development and manufacturing facilities in Dongguan, China. www.alvanon.com
FAQ
A Blended Training offers the best of both online and in-person training, combining modules of our onlines courses together with on-site training(s) led by instructor(s).
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Each ticket is dedicated to a named person that have access to both the onsite and online components of the training.
While most of the training components are online, self-paced and can be taken from anywhere in the world, the workshop is a critical on-site training with the Instructor and other attendees. You are strongly recommended to be able to make it to London on the training date for the in person Masterclass.
Please get in touch with us before the event if you have any special access requirements. We will arrange with the venue.
For best result, we recommend completing Module 1 and 2 before attending the Masterclass. All Online Modules remains accessible up to 6 months after the in-person workshop.
Your ticket and your questions! Training materials (such as pen, notepad, etc) will be provided for you on the day.
Selected Online Modules of the blended training will start 1 month prior to the On-site Masterclass. The remaining online modules will be available after the On-site Masterclass.
You will have unlimited access to the online modules up to 6 months after attending the in-person workshop. You are welcome to finish the course anytime and revisit the content within the 6-months period.
You will receive a Certificate of Completion upon completing all online and onsite training components.
Please feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have further questions or concerns.
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