{"product_id":"making-patterns-work-for-your-body-design-your-own-pattern-course","title":"Making Patterns Work For Your Body - Design Your Own Pattern Course","description":"\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eHave you got a favourite sewing pattern that you’ve made time and time again, but would love to adapt and make your own?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003ePerhaps 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eOr perhaps you have a pattern you love but struggle to get the fit just right?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the perfect weekend to explore your creativity and develop your pattern-cutting skills!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eWith expert guidance from our tutor, \u003cstrong\u003eLisa Roberts\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb\"\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to accurately measure your body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to manipulate darts to create interesting style lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to add fullness and flare to existing patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fundamentals of pattern cutting and how to develop your own designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese will all depend on what you want from the course \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb\"\u003eWhat you will need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sewing machine:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you would like to use one of our machines, please let us know when booking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA basic sewing kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scissors, pins, tape measure and other essentials. We have a selection of equipment available if you need to borrow anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalico or similar fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e For making your toile (test garment).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Block:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original pattern you would like to work on or the Top or Trouser block (we can advise where to source this from)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn inspiration image:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring an image of what you would like to aim to acheive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric for your final garment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The amount will depend on your chosen design. You won't need this for the first day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern master and\/or long and short rulers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDots and crosses pattern paper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 metres (available to purchase from the Make Shop).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb\"\u003eCourse details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eYou should be confident using a sewing machine and have some previous experience working with commercial sewing patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTutor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eLisa Roberts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e2 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e10:15am – 4:45pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eThe Box Plymouth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eAll information of where to find us park etc can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.makefabricboutique.co.uk\/pages\/about-us\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a friend and receive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10% off both bookings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using the code \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTWOTOGETHER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease read our Workshop Cancellation Policy before booking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Make Fabric Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Sat 13th \u0026 Sun 14th March 10.15am - 4.45pm","offer_id":60273078763904,"sku":"WS100426","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/0521\/files\/IMG_7566.jpg?v=1793373823","url":"https:\/\/www.makefabricboutique.co.uk\/products\/making-patterns-work-for-your-body-design-your-own-pattern-course","provider":"Make Fabric Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}