Beginners Pattern Cutting - Full Course
Ever wondered how patterns are made or wanted to make your own but don’t know how? During this course you will learn how to produce your own block pattern and a be introduced to a variety of methods used to adapt blocks for your own ideas.
The course runs over 10 weeks (1 evening per week) or 5 weeks (1 day per week). It incorporates both of the beginners pattern cutting courses with time to explore and develop patterns for your own designs. The course will give you a very good skills grounding in pattern cutting and enable you to continue creating patterns independently.
Starting with the skirt block (or another simple garment in agreement with the tutor), you will draft a block pattern and make a calico toile. The block pattern can be made to a standard measurement e.g size 12 or your own measurements. If you would like to make patterns for someone else, this is possible but please contact me in advance so I can advise you on taking accurate body measurements.
During the second part of the course you will learn a variety of creative ways to use pattern cutting to adapt blocks and other patterns to your own ideas. Initially working half scale you will develop your ideas through a range of pattern cutting processes such as dart manipulation, moving and adding seam lines and creating fullness in a pattern.
The final part of the course is about applying the techniques learnt to create patterns for your own ideas. Sample pieces and toiles will be produced to explore ideas, review your work and to check the pattern accuracy. The emphasis of this course is on pattern cutting - If you would like help with cutting and making up a finished garment from an existing pattern you can read about the sewing classes here.
The content of this course will give you the skills required to continue with pattern cutting independently. If you would like to follow on, you could attend the returners/indtermediate pattern cutting courses and workshops or build on your garment construction skills in the sewing classes
Course date options:
18th April - 27th June (10 weeks - No session w/b 29/5/23)
Tuesdays 6.15 - 8.30 p.m
Maximum of 5 students per class
Cost £265 (50% deposit required when booking with the remainder due by 31st March)
All equipment, tools, fabric and haberdashery are provided.
For further information or to book a place please use the contact button above or just click here
19th July - 14th August (5 weeks)
Mondays 10.00 a.m - 2.30 p.m
Maximum of 5 students per class
Cost £265 (50% deposit required when booking with the remainder due by 30th June)
All equipment, tools, fabric and haberdashery are provided.
For further information or to book a place please use the contact button above or just click here
Beginners Pattern Cutting - Block Patterns
This pattern cutting course will introduce you to the method of flat pattern cutting to create a ‘block’ pattern. Starting with the skirt block (or another simple garment as agreed with the tutor), you will draft a block pattern and make a calico toile (mock-up). 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 is a great course for complete beginners of pattern cutting. It covers the basics of making block patterns and gives good skills grounding in various aspects of pattern cutting. Following on from this course you can make more complex block patterns in the returners/intermediate classes or attend the beginners Creative Pattern Cutting course below.
Course dates:
17th - 24th April (2 weeks)
Monday 10.00 a.m - 2.45 p.m
Cost: £125
Maximum of 5 students per class.
All equipment, tools, paper, card and calico are provided.
For further information or to book a place please use the contact button above or just click here
Beginners Pattern Cutting - Creative Pattern Cutting
Although fashion design drawings are a good indicator for a final product, the technical aspects of pattern cutting have just as important influence in how a final garment looks and can be an equally creative process.
This course focuses on adapting blocks to your own ideas. Working half scale with paper patterns and fabric you will learn exciting ways to develop your ideas through adapting block patterns using a range of pattern cutting processes such as dart manipulation, adding seam lines and creating/suppressing fullness. During the course you will learn the fundamentals of pattern manipulation. It will enable you to make design adjustments to existing patterns and use block patterns in an exciting and creative way to create your own ideas.
This course is a great introduction to creative pattern cutting for complete beginners and it effectively compliments the block pattern course above.
Following on from these two courses you can progress on to the returners/intermediate classes
Course dates:
15th - 22nd May (2 weeks)
Mondays 10.00 a.m - 2.45 p.m
Cost: £125
Maximum of 5 students per class.
All equipment, tools, paper, card and calico are provided.
For further information or to book a place please use the contact button above or just click here
Introduction to Pattern Cutting
This one-off session is aimed at those who want to understand how patterns are made and the different approaches and methods used to create and reproduce clothing. It's for students who have no previous understanding of pattern cutting and intends to demystify the subject. It's a perfect workshop for anyone who likes the idea of creating their own patterns but aren't quite sure if they are ready to commit to a course. You will be learn about what a block pattern is and how patterns are created and adapted through a variety of methods. During the session you will learn how to effectively add a seam line to a pattern and by the end of the session you will be inspired and keen to learn more. It's a perfect workshop as a taster session for any of the Beginners Pattern Cutting courses.
Next workshop date:
Thursday 27th April 6.15 - 8.15 p.m
Cost £35
Maximum 5 students per class
All tools, equipment and other resources are provided.
For further information or to book a place please use the contact button below or just click here
Ever wondered how patterns are made or wanted to make your own but don’t know how? During this course you will learn how to produce your own block pattern and a be introduced to a variety of methods used to adapt blocks for your own ideas.
The course runs over 10 weeks (1 evening per week) or 5 weeks (1 day per week). It incorporates both of the beginners pattern cutting courses with time to explore and develop patterns for your own designs. The course will give you a very good skills grounding in pattern cutting and enable you to continue creating patterns independently.
Starting with the skirt block (or another simple garment in agreement with the tutor), you will draft a block pattern and make a calico toile. The block pattern can be made to a standard measurement e.g size 12 or your own measurements. If you would like to make patterns for someone else, this is possible but please contact me in advance so I can advise you on taking accurate body measurements.
During the second part of the course you will learn a variety of creative ways to use pattern cutting to adapt blocks and other patterns to your own ideas. Initially working half scale you will develop your ideas through a range of pattern cutting processes such as dart manipulation, moving and adding seam lines and creating fullness in a pattern.
The final part of the course is about applying the techniques learnt to create patterns for your own ideas. Sample pieces and toiles will be produced to explore ideas, review your work and to check the pattern accuracy. The emphasis of this course is on pattern cutting - If you would like help with cutting and making up a finished garment from an existing pattern you can read about the sewing classes here.
The content of this course will give you the skills required to continue with pattern cutting independently. If you would like to follow on, you could attend the returners/indtermediate pattern cutting courses and workshops or build on your garment construction skills in the sewing classes
Course date options:
18th April - 27th June (10 weeks - No session w/b 29/5/23)
Tuesdays 6.15 - 8.30 p.m
Maximum of 5 students per class
Cost £265 (50% deposit required when booking with the remainder due by 31st March)
All equipment, tools, fabric and haberdashery are provided.
For further information or to book a place please use the contact button above or just click here
19th July - 14th August (5 weeks)
Mondays 10.00 a.m - 2.30 p.m
Maximum of 5 students per class
Cost £265 (50% deposit required when booking with the remainder due by 30th June)
All equipment, tools, fabric and haberdashery are provided.
For further information or to book a place please use the contact button above or just click here
Beginners Pattern Cutting - Block Patterns
This pattern cutting course will introduce you to the method of flat pattern cutting to create a ‘block’ pattern. Starting with the skirt block (or another simple garment as agreed with the tutor), you will draft a block pattern and make a calico toile (mock-up). 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 is a great course for complete beginners of pattern cutting. It covers the basics of making block patterns and gives good skills grounding in various aspects of pattern cutting. Following on from this course you can make more complex block patterns in the returners/intermediate classes or attend the beginners Creative Pattern Cutting course below.
Course dates:
17th - 24th April (2 weeks)
Monday 10.00 a.m - 2.45 p.m
Cost: £125
Maximum of 5 students per class.
All equipment, tools, paper, card and calico are provided.
For further information or to book a place please use the contact button above or just click here
Beginners Pattern Cutting - Creative Pattern Cutting
Although fashion design drawings are a good indicator for a final product, the technical aspects of pattern cutting have just as important influence in how a final garment looks and can be an equally creative process.
This course focuses on adapting blocks to your own ideas. Working half scale with paper patterns and fabric you will learn exciting ways to develop your ideas through adapting block patterns using a range of pattern cutting processes such as dart manipulation, adding seam lines and creating/suppressing fullness. During the course you will learn the fundamentals of pattern manipulation. It will enable you to make design adjustments to existing patterns and use block patterns in an exciting and creative way to create your own ideas.
This course is a great introduction to creative pattern cutting for complete beginners and it effectively compliments the block pattern course above.
Following on from these two courses you can progress on to the returners/intermediate classes
Course dates:
15th - 22nd May (2 weeks)
Mondays 10.00 a.m - 2.45 p.m
Cost: £125
Maximum of 5 students per class.
All equipment, tools, paper, card and calico are provided.
For further information or to book a place please use the contact button above or just click here
Introduction to Pattern Cutting
This one-off session is aimed at those who want to understand how patterns are made and the different approaches and methods used to create and reproduce clothing. It's for students who have no previous understanding of pattern cutting and intends to demystify the subject. It's a perfect workshop for anyone who likes the idea of creating their own patterns but aren't quite sure if they are ready to commit to a course. You will be learn about what a block pattern is and how patterns are created and adapted through a variety of methods. During the session you will learn how to effectively add a seam line to a pattern and by the end of the session you will be inspired and keen to learn more. It's a perfect workshop as a taster session for any of the Beginners Pattern Cutting courses.
Next workshop date:
Thursday 27th April 6.15 - 8.15 p.m
Cost £35
Maximum 5 students per class
All tools, equipment and other resources are provided.
For further information or to book a place please use the contact button below or just click here
