3D Prototyping Class
Have you ever wanted to see what a style will look like before ever cutting into fabric? Welcome to 3D prototyping! In this new world, having the ability to put together a sample and fit it without having to be in the room with your fit model is key. Sending and modifying virtual garments is cheaper and faster, speeding up time to market. Companies are integrating 3D into their workflows, and employers will be looking for these skills when they add team members. The time to add this to your tool belt is now!
Our founder, Dawn Moothart, is a Browzwear certified instructor in both VStitcher and Lotta. Upon completion of our 8-week course, you’ll receive a certificate showing that you are qualified and competent in VStitcher software. Classes will be held over Zoom in 3-hour sessions once a week, and include one-on-one attention from the instructor or a teaching assistant during virtual office hours. The class concludes in Week 8 when we’ll present and critique final projects.
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Want to see what other students have done with what they’ve learned in the class?
Check out the class portfolio.
Requirements:
Skills: This class is geared toward people who have experience in the apparel industry or have completed some apparel design school courses. You will need to have general knowledge of garment construction. You don’t need to be an expert patternmaker, but some experience with sewing garments, making patterns or technical design is required.
Technology: You will be using your own computer and participating over Zoom. An i7 quad-core processor (or equivalent) or higher and 16GB of RAM is preferred, but i5 and 8GB will do ok. Internal or external local storage of 500GB is required. The software runs on Windows 10 (64 bit) or Mac 10.13 or higher. A student license for Vstitcher software will be provided for the duration of the class, plus an additional 6 weeks to work on your portfolio.
Registration for Live Classes:
Spring Session starts May 10, 2022: This is a weekday class (Tuesdays at 1pm PST). If you need a weekend class, please see below for our Winter Session which is offered on Saturdays.
Fall Session starts Sept. 13, 2022: This is a weekday class (Tuesdays at 1pm PST). If you need a weekend class, please see below for our Winter Session which is offered on Saturdays.
Winter Session starts Jan 14, 2023 : We are pleased to offer a Saturday class during our Winter Session. If your schedule does not allow for weekday classes, please take advantage of this special weekend session only available during winter. 3D and pattern classes during the remainder of the year (Spring, Summer, Fall) will be on weekdays only.
Minimum Class Size: A minimum of 6 students must be registered for a class session to take place. If fewer than 6 students are registered 48 hours before the start of a session, that session will be cancelled and tuition refunded.
A limited number of partial scholarships are available, based on need, with preference given to members of the BIPOC community. Scholarships and payment plans can be arranged by emailing info@portlandapparellab.com.
Prefer a self-paced option?
Check us out on MOTIF learning
New in 2022! MOTIF is hosting a shorter, self-paced Browzwear class, also taught by Dawn Moothart. Available Nov. 1, 2021
Not quite ready to commit? Is the session you want full? If you wish to be notified when spots open up or registration for our next session goes live, please add your name and email here to be added to the waitlist.
Portland Apparel Lab actively supports Black Lives Matter and is striving to create equity in our world. While we can’t fix everything, we can offer partial scholarships to all Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color (BIPOC) community members. If this describes you, please email info@portlandapparellab.com to request a discount code.