How to Pattern Cut: Beginners Course
About this Event
This pattern making workshop is suitable for beginners who have an interest in pattern cutting but no real experience. The workshop is limited to ten students which will ensure plenty of one-to-one tutoring and assistance. You will be guided by me to take correct body measurements, to adjust the block pattern for fit and to create a professional pattern and beautifully finished garment by the end of the two days.
This is a two day course running from 10-3pm on the 25th and 26th January.
About the garments
You will be able to create one of two designs on this two day workshop. Both items are sleeveless so you will create facing patterns to finish the raw edges. Design Lines has a semi-fitted silhouette and features a shallow v-neck, diagonal front detailing and side slits. It sits just above the hip-line. The back has two bodice darts and is buttoned. In Relief has an a-line silhouette, manipulated side-seams and also sits just above the hip-line. The two triangles on the front left are 'in relief' flaps to create a 3-D effect. The back is finished with buttons.
The Learning Outcomes for beginners include:
• Drawing design lines • Constructing facing patterns • Developing a back facing • Constructing decorative triangular flaps • Drawing a geometric facing • Manipulating darts and side seams • Constructing side slits
What will be covered?• Taking personal body measurements.• Tracing and toiling the women's dress block and adjusting it to fit if required.• Transferring darts.• Creating a pattern, Design Lines or In Relief.• Adding seam allowance and hem allowance.• Adding instructions to the finished pattern.• Making a garment in your choice of fabric.
What will be provided?
• Cut & Spread™ Pattern Making Kit which is included in the workshop price
• Domestic sewing machine.
• Extra PAPTIC™ trace & sew to purchase on the day.
• Tools.
• Morning beverages and afternoon tea & cake.
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What will you need to bring?
Fabric of your choice - we recommend the following: Shirting, cotton poplin, linen, chambray and lightweight denim.
Sleeveless styles 1.3 metres for sizes 6 - 12 and 1.5 metres for sizes 14 - 20.
Styles with sleeves 1.6 metres for sizes 6 - 12 and 1.8 metres for sizes 14 - 20.
One spool of polyester cotton sewing thread in a colour that compliments your fabric choice.
There will be an hour long break for lunch so please enjoy the cafes that are close by or bring a packed lunch.
Tickets cost £80. Bursary places are available, please email [email protected] for more information.