Pattern making workshops February-May 2018 Our pattern making workshops are based on traditional European techniques presented in a modern and easy to understand format. You will develop basic fitting blocks to your own measurements which you will use to create original designs and draft patterns for shirts, skirts, dresses, jackets and pants in a variety of styles. You will need to have some sewing skills and access to a sewing machine as no sewing is done in the class. Workshops are small to ensure personalised attention.
Pattern Making Module 1: The basic skirt (1-4.30pm, 24 March & 7 April)
A$240.00
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The basic skirt is a great place to start if you have no pattern making experience. In this workshop you will draft a perfectly fitting basic pencil skirt and learn how to convert it into an A-line, flared or gored skirt.
Drafting your own skirt is much easier and faster than you think. So come and join us and begin your pattern making journey.
In this workshop (1-4.30pm, Saturday 24 March and 7 April 2018) you will:
draft a basic skirt to fit your measurements
sew it in calico to test the fit
make a basic block from your pattern and learn how to convert it into an A-lined, flared or gored skirt.
What is included:
drafting paper
pattern card for your basic block
calico for the skirt
the TFS pattern making square.
Sewing machines will be provided in class if you do not have your own machine.
What you need to bring:
tape measure
tracing wheel (preferably blunt edged)
carbon or wax tracing paper
pins (preferably glass head)
dressmaking scissors
paper scissors
a notebook
a calculator.
Sewing and pattern making equipment listed above can also be purchases in class if necessary.
Prerequisite: Basic sewing skills and the ability to assemble a basic skirt.
This workshop will run over three Saturday afternoons.
Workshop details Time and dates: 1-4.30pm, Saturday 24 March and 7 April 2018 Venue: Canberra Sewing, 26 Colbee Court, Phillip, ACT
Please note that during checkout you will be asked to enter your address. We do not require this information so please put asterisks or other symbols in the required address fields to enable you to checkout.
Pattern Making Module 2: The basic city pant (1-5pm, 21 & 28 April)
A$240.00
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If you've always wanted a pair of well-fitting pants this workshop will show you how to do it. You will draft a basic pair of pants which can then be used as a basis for many different styles.
In this workshop (1-5pm, Saturday 21 & 28 April 2018) we will draft a pair of pants to your own measurements and make a test pair in calico. The final fitting pattern will then be transferred onto pattern card to be used as a basic pattern.
We will provide:
drafting paper
pattern card
calico for one pair of pants.
Sewing machines will be available if you do not have your own.
You will need to bring the following:
pattern making square
tape measure
tracing wheel (preferably blunt edged)
carbon or wax tracing paper
pins (preferably glass head)
dressmaking scissors
paper scissors
red and/or blue coloured pencils would be helpful but not necessary
a calculator
a note book to take notes.
All pattern making equipment listed above can be purchased from Rhonda in the workshop. Prerequisite: Pattern Making 1 (The Basic Skirt) or a good understanding of how patterns are assembled.
Workshop details Time and date: 1-5pm, Saturday 21 & 28 April 2018 Venue: Canberra Sewing, 26 Colbee Court, Phillip, ACT
Please note that during checkout you will be asked to enter your address. We do not require this information so please put asterisks or other symbols in the required address fields to enable you to checkout.
Pattern Making Module 3: The moulage (the basic bodice)(1-5pm, 5, 19 & 26 May)
A$320.00
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The 'moulage' is the most useful of all pattern drafts after the pants. This draft is the foundation for basic shirts, dresses, jackets and coats. It can also be used to overlay onto commercial patterns so you will know that the garment you are making will fit perfectly.
In this workshop (1-5pm, Saturday 5, 19 & 26 May 2018) you will:
draft a torso bodice and sleeve pattern to your own measurements
adapt the pattern to a wearable close fitting pattern
sew it in calico to test the fit
learn how to adapt the pattern for different garment styles
draft a sleeve to fit the bodice.
Included in the workshop:
drafting paper
calico for your bodice
pattern card for your block.
Sewing machines will be available if you do not have your own.
You will need to bring the following:
pattern making square
tape measure
tracing wheel (preferably blunt edged)
carbon or wax tracing paper
scotch magic tape
pins (preferably glass head)
dressmaking scissors
paper scissors
red and/or blue coloured pencils would be helpful but not necessary
a calculator
a notebook to take notes.
All pattern making equipment listed above can be purchased from Rhonda in the workshop. Prerequisite: Previous pattern making skills.
Workshop details Time and date: 1-5pm, Saturday 5, 19 & 26 May 2018 Venue: Canberra Sewing, 26 Colbee Court, Phillip, ACT
Please note that during checkout you will be asked to enter your address. We do not require this information so please put asterisks or other symbols in the required address fields to enable you to checkout.
