Making Patterns Work For Your Body - Design Your Own Pattern Course

Have you got a favourite sewing pattern that you’ve made time and time again, but would love to adapt and make your own?

Perhaps you love the shape but would like to add a collar, change the sleeves, introduce a button opening or alter the neckline? Maybe you’d like to transform a straight-leg trouser pattern into elegant palazzo pants, or turn your favourite top into a dress or jumpsuit?

Or perhaps you have a pattern you love but struggle to get the fit just right?

If you’re ready to take things a step further, you might even want to start from a basic pattern block and learn how to design a garment entirely from scratch.

This is the perfect weekend to explore your creativity and develop your pattern-cutting skills!

With expert guidance from our tutor, Lisa Roberts, you’ll be supported through every step of the process, learning the skills and techniques needed to adapt, fit and create patterns that are truly your own.

What you will learn

• How to accurately measure your body.
• How to fit garments to your individual shape, including making adjustments such as moving the bust point for a fuller bust, adjusting shoulder width and body length, and altering necklines and armholes.
• How to manipulate darts to create interesting style lines.
• How to add fullness and flare to existing patterns.
• The fundamentals of pattern cutting and how to develop your own designs.
• These will all depend on what you want from the course 

What you will need

• A sewing machine: If you would like to use one of our machines, please let us know when booking.
• A basic sewing kit: Scissors, pins, tape measure and other essentials. We have a selection of equipment available if you need to borrow anything.
• Calico or similar fabric: For making your toile (test garment).
• Pattern or Block: The original pattern you would like to work on or the Top or Trouser block (we can advise where to source this from)
• An inspiration image: Bring an image of what you would like to aim to acheive.
• Fabric for your final garment: The amount will depend on your chosen design. You won't need this for the first day.
• Pattern master and/or long and short rulers.
• Dots and crosses pattern paper: Approximately 4 metres (available to purchase from the Make Shop).

Course details

Level:

Intermediate

You should be confident using a sewing machine and have some previous experience working with commercial sewing patterns.

Tutor:

Lisa Roberts

Duration:

2 days

Time:

10:15am – 4:45pm

Location:

The Box Plymouth

All information of where to find us park etc can be found here

Additional Information

We aim to complete garments during the workshop, but this isn't always possible. If you don't quite finish, we'll ensure you leave with the skills and confidence to complete your project at home.

A minimum of four participants is required for the workshop to run. If this number isn't reached one week before the workshop, we'll offer you an alternative date or a full refund if rescheduling isn't possible.

Bring a friend and receive 10% off both bookings using the code TWOTOGETHER.

Please read our Workshop Cancellation Policy before booking.