Pattern Making Course

Short Course Course Dates:

• Brisbane: Thursday the 16th of February 2017: 6:00PM - 9:00PM (Please note: Due to Easter there is a one week break - no class on Thursday, April 13th)

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.

AIFD's 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.

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 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
• High Waisted 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, shirt, dress and pant blocks for their size. 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)
• Tape measure
• Ruler 30cm minimum - metal rulers preferred. You may prefer a 60cm or 1m ruler
• Grading ruler - optional
• Tracing wheel
• Roll of Cardboard - optional
• Sharp Paper Scissors
• 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

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

Course Duration:

The course runs over 10 weeks from 6pm - 9pm one night per week.

Next Course:

Short Course Course Dates:

• Brisbane: Thursday the 16th of February 2017: 6:00PM - 9:00PM (Please note: Due to Easter there is a one week break - no class on Thursday, April 13th)

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.

Course Fees