Intermediate / Returners Pattern Cutting Workshops
One-off workshops/drop in sessions to support you with your on-going pattern cutting projects. Suitable for students with some previous experience of pattern cutting.
Please let me know your prior experience when booking your place. The emphasis of these workshops is on pattern production and may include some sewing of calico toiles. If you want to cut and sew finished garments please see the section for sewing here.
Next workshop dates:
Thursday 5th December
6.15 - 8.15 p.m
Cost: £38 per session
Maximum 4 students per class
For further information or to book a place please use the contact button above or click here
One-off workshops/drop in sessions to support you with your on-going pattern cutting projects. Suitable for students with some previous experience of pattern cutting.
Please let me know your prior experience when booking your place. The emphasis of these workshops is on pattern production and may include some sewing of calico toiles. If you want to cut and sew finished garments please see the section for sewing here.
Next workshop dates:
Thursday 5th December
6.15 - 8.15 p.m
Cost: £38 per session
Maximum 4 students per class
For further information or to book a place please use the contact button above or click here
Block Patterns - The Body Blocks
During this short course you will produce a basic body block. The course is aimed at students who have completed the skirt block during one of the beginners courses at The Island or independently and would like support working on a bodice block or an overgarment body block such as a jacket or coat. The block pattern can be made to your own measurements or a standard measurement e.g size 12. If you would like to make patterns for someone else, this is possible but please contact Lisa in advance as we need to ensure you bring the correct measurements to the first session. This course is a good way to follow on from the beginners pattern cutting courses and is also suitable for students who have previous similar experience. Please contact Lisa before booking if you aren't sure if the course is right for you.
Next course dates:
10th & 17th December (2 weeks)
Tuesdays 10.15 a.m - 2.30 p.m
Maximum of 5 students per class
Cost £135
All equipment, tools, spot and cross pattern paper and calico are provided.
During this short course you will produce a basic body block. The course is aimed at students who have completed the skirt block during one of the beginners courses at The Island or independently and would like support working on a bodice block or an overgarment body block such as a jacket or coat. The block pattern can be made to your own measurements or a standard measurement e.g size 12. If you would like to make patterns for someone else, this is possible but please contact Lisa in advance as we need to ensure you bring the correct measurements to the first session. This course is a good way to follow on from the beginners pattern cutting courses and is also suitable for students who have previous similar experience. Please contact Lisa before booking if you aren't sure if the course is right for you.
Next course dates:
10th & 17th December (2 weeks)
Tuesdays 10.15 a.m - 2.30 p.m
Maximum of 5 students per class
Cost £135
All equipment, tools, spot and cross pattern paper and calico are provided.
Returners / Intermediate Pattern Cutting Course
The Jacket Project
Make your own jacket pattern during this returners/intermediate course that builds on skills in the production of more complex blocks and patterns including elements such as collars and pockets.
During the course you will learn how to adapt a basic body block to create kimono and raglan sleeve blocks. In addition to building on existing skills in pattern adaption using an increasingly ambitious combination of pattern cutting techniques, you will be introduced to the development of patterns for garment details including collars, pockets, facings and linings. You will experiment half and full scale with techniques introduced to explore your ideas and produce final full scale finished patterns. Sample pieces can be made as required and you will construct a toile/ mock-up of your pattern to check the pattern accuracy, construction techniques and fit. Although sewing will be utilised during the classes the emphasis of this course is on pattern cutting - If you would like help with sewing or making up a finished garment from an existing pattern, you can read about the sewing classes here.
To attend this course, you do need some prior experience of pattern cutting including making a block and adapting it. It is ideal for students who have attended the full pattern cutting course or both the beginners Block Pattern and Creative Pattern Cutting short courses. You can read about the content of the block pattern and creative pattern cutting courses here or contact Lisa for advice if you aren’t sure if the course is right for you.
All equipment, tools, spot and cross pattern paper, card, calico and haberdashery are provided.
Course dates: tbc
Cost: £325
Maximum of 5 students per class.
Please note a 50 % deposit (£162.50) is required to secure your place. You will be sent a link approximately 2 weeks before the course begins so you can make the final payment.
The Jacket Project
Make your own jacket pattern during this returners/intermediate course that builds on skills in the production of more complex blocks and patterns including elements such as collars and pockets.
During the course you will learn how to adapt a basic body block to create kimono and raglan sleeve blocks. In addition to building on existing skills in pattern adaption using an increasingly ambitious combination of pattern cutting techniques, you will be introduced to the development of patterns for garment details including collars, pockets, facings and linings. You will experiment half and full scale with techniques introduced to explore your ideas and produce final full scale finished patterns. Sample pieces can be made as required and you will construct a toile/ mock-up of your pattern to check the pattern accuracy, construction techniques and fit. Although sewing will be utilised during the classes the emphasis of this course is on pattern cutting - If you would like help with sewing or making up a finished garment from an existing pattern, you can read about the sewing classes here.
To attend this course, you do need some prior experience of pattern cutting including making a block and adapting it. It is ideal for students who have attended the full pattern cutting course or both the beginners Block Pattern and Creative Pattern Cutting short courses. You can read about the content of the block pattern and creative pattern cutting courses here or contact Lisa for advice if you aren’t sure if the course is right for you.
All equipment, tools, spot and cross pattern paper, card, calico and haberdashery are provided.
Course dates: tbc
Cost: £325
Maximum of 5 students per class.
Please note a 50 % deposit (£162.50) is required to secure your place. You will be sent a link approximately 2 weeks before the course begins so you can make the final payment.