I thoroughly enjoyed the class series with Helen. She is an expert teacher and enabled me to complete a dress pattern block that fits me beautifully. We are able to work at our own pace, Helen explained alterations and adjustments to the pattern for an even better fit, and I felt able to ask lots of questions too. I thoroughly recommend taking classes with Helen.

Helen’s eye for detail in the fit of the pattern blocks is exceptional. Her pattern block classes are fantastic and provide all the information required to create you sized clothes. Helen is a brilliant teacher and she explains fit, pattern adaption and garment creation so even novices can understand. Highly recommend classes and 1:1 sessions.

Helen is an excellent tutor. Everything was properly explained and all questions answered in a comprehensive way. I found the course most interesting and informative...I learnt a lot! A lot was covered in the time but no-one was left behind. I feel confident enough to go onto the next stage. Highly recommended.

I gained an appreciation of pattern engineering and a better understanding of the subtleties of fit. Lovely hearing Helen’s experiences and dipping into her knowledge. Thank you, it was worth the journey from Devon.

This was my second course with Helen, consisting of four 3 hour sessions creating a personalised clothes block. It was great fun working with other enthusiastic sewers and I ended up with exactly what I had hoped for: a pattern from which I can create a host of new projects. I also learned that I needed to up my game and be a more accurate seamstress - all brilliant lessons! I would recommend this course as a foundation for anyone interested in creating their own sewing patterns.

Really enjoyable four week class creating a pattern block. Helen is super helpful and explains everything in a very easy to understand way. I am delighted with the final toile produced from my block and can’t wait to join Helen for another course soon.

I learned how to adapt a pattern block to fit me. We worked on adjusting darts and we had time to look through various pattern cutting books. I loved how technical and personal it was, and the tea and biscuits!

I learned about the possibilities of using a dress block. How to move darts and make adjustments when things don’t fit. I learnt more than expected and I loved that this was a face to face class. You are such a great teacher Helen and put me completely at ease, thank you so much.