HOW TO ADAPT A PATTERN - PATTERN CUTTING CLASS

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1-1 WORKSHOP PRICE: £180

SESSIONS: 1

TIME: 9-4 with 1 hour lunch break (lunch not provided)

LEVEL: Intermediate

DATES: We can run this workshop on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Send me an email if you require a different day and we’ll see what we can do.

HOW TO BOOK:

Click book now to open up our booking form. We will then contact you to arrange payment and discuss your preferred dates.

Buying this class as a gift? Make sure you click the gift voucher tick box on our booking form.

Workshops are held at my home studio in central Falmouth. Address and parking information will be provided upon booking.

HOW TO ADAPT A PATTERN

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The aim of this one day class is to learn the basics of adapting a basic dress pattern block to alter the design, sometimes known as ‘hacking’ a pattern. We will be using a half scale dress block to make the size and pieces more manageable and you will learn several techniques to apply to dress making patterns.

Pattern cutting techniques we will cover include pivoting darts, adding seams, altering necklines and basic skirt variations. Armed with this knowledge you can make many different designs at home.

Please note - we will not be covering any fitting information in this class. All pattern cutting that we do today will be using a basic dress block in half scale, so it will not be to fit you, but to learn the pattern cutting principles.

TECHNIQUES YOU WILL LEARN

Pivoting darts
Altering the neckline
Creating panels and seam lines
Basic skirt variations
Slash and spread techniques to add volume

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

We will provide all the pattern cutting tools you will need
Course booklet to take home.
Tea, coffee and biscuits!

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

Absolutely nothing! Everything is provided for the class.

WHO IS THIS CLASS SUITABLE FOR?

This is an intermediate class. This course is aimed at confident dressmakers who have experience working with commercial patterns. You will get a lot more out of the class if you’ve already made up several garments before and got a grasp of garment construction. We will cover all the pattern cutting basics with you, such as: seam allowance, notch, drill hole, grain line. If you are wondering if this is the course for you, don't hesitate to drop me a line to chat it through!

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER

Helen Shine is a pattern cutter and seamstress who has worked in the fashion industry in London for over 12 years. She has cut patterns for several high-end designer brands, including Victoria Beckham, Mary Katrantzou and Karen Millen. She loves sharing the knowledge she has gained over the years with others, to help them on their sewing journey.

TESTIMONIALS

12 Mar 2022

I really enjoyed learning how to pivot darts and how to think about how a pattern is made. I will try to book on to one of your block drafting courses. I loved the size of the class, the booklet, and how well prepared it was. Thanks so much!

Rosy Seal - Pattern hacking

12 Mar 2022