Pattern Making Course

Short Course Course Dates:

Next Start Date To Be Advised. Click Here to Register Your Interest in the Next Course

Courses are subject to sufficient student numbers. Insufficient numbers will result in cancellation (10 days prior) and students will be notified by phone and email.

If the dates above are not suitable, you can always register interest and you will be notified of any new dates when they are added.

Our pattern making short course has been designed to give students the skills to create patterns to a range of different styles to their own body measurements/fit. Students will learn how to create a 'block pattern' to their own measurements from a standard block size pattern.

If you are sick of using commercial sewing patterns and want to be able to make your own designs to fit you, then this course will teach you the basics of how to create your own patterns so you won't have to go hunting through the commercial pattern books again trying to find something that resembles the style you are after!

You will have the option to either make your patterns to either a standard block size or to your own block adjusted to fit yourself. You will adjust a fitting shell (purchased Butterick pattern) and adjust to your measurements for a bodice and skirt and construct a pant pattern to you r measurements.

Students are required to have sewing ability prior to commencing this course (as sewing techniques and construction is not taught in this course) for students who have not sewn before it is recommended that they complete the Beginner/Intermediate Sewing Classes prior to undertaking the pattern making short course. Students will be required to toile the block patterns (sew a sample in a cheaper fabric such as calico), to check the fit and make adjustments to the patterns.

Pattern grading (sizing patterns up and down) is not covered in this course. If you would like a more advanced and in depth course in pattern making & grading - check out the 'Patternmaking Part Time Course'.

The Course Covers:

Making basic adjustments to block patterns to fit an individual size.
Skirt Block (straight skirt)
A-Line Skirt
Panel Line Skirt
Gored Skirt
Yoked Skirt
Circular Skirt
Pleated Skirt
Shirt Block
Various Collar styles
Various Sleeve styles
Princess Line Top/Bodice
Empire Line Top/Bodice
Square blocking - gathered skirt/top
Dress Block
Pant Block
Basic Stretch T-Shirt Block

Students will receive:

Cardboard copies of skirt, bodice, dress and pant blocks in size 10. If you desire cardboard copies of other sizes you will need to purchase your own roll of cardboard for this.
Use of paper for in class activities.

Students will require the following equipment:

Sharp pencils (or pacer pencils and leads)
Access to a sewing machine at home
Calico (or fabric of your choice) to toile block patterns to check fit.
Notepad and pen for note taking
Pattern - Butterick B5627 or B5628 fitting shell to fit your bust size (can be purchased from Spotlight or Lincraft)

Students will be able to purchase required equipment in class if required.

Course Duration:

The course runs over 8 weeks from 6pm - 9pm one night per week.

Course Fees

$500.00. A $200.00 minimum non-refundable deposit is required to enrol and secure a position in the course. The balance of the course fees is due prior to the course commencement date.

Next Course:

Short Course Course Dates:

Next Start Date To Be Advised. Click Here to Register Your Interest in the Next Course

Courses are subject to sufficient student numbers. Insufficient numbers will result in cancellation (10 days prior) and students will be notified by phone and email.