
PATTERN MAKING FOR BEGINNERS - start MON 24 AUG 10:30am - 1:30pm ~ 8 sessions, 26 Hours of learning!
✂️ Ever wondered why shop-bought clothes never seem to fit properly? Too tight over the bust, too loose at the waist, sleeves that pull, or shoulders that never sit right? You're not alone! Most commercial sewing patterns are drafted for an "average" body that very few of us actually have. Imagine never having to fight with poor-fitting patterns again...
✨ Welcome to Pattern Making I! Over six inspiring weeks, you'll learn how to draft your own professional pattern blocks from YOUR measurements — the foundation that fashion designers use to create garments that fit beautifully.
📅 Starts: Monday, 24 August
🕥 Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
📚 Course Includes:
- 6 Weekly Classes
- 2 Sew Alongs where we’ll sew and test your blocks for fit, work on dress forms, and make necessary adjustments.
💙 In this course, you’ll learn to draft your own:
👗 Skirt Block
👚 Bodice Block
👕 Sleeve Block
You’ll also discover:
📏 How to take accurate measurements
✂️ Professional drafting techniques
🪡 Industry tips and shortcuts
✨ How to create the perfect foundation for designing your own garments in future courses.
This course is perfect for:
✔ Home sewists seeking a better fit
✔ Beginners eager to learn pattern drafting
✔ Anyone frustrated by commercial patterns
✔ Individuals with unique body types needing tailored solutions
✔ Creatives dreaming of designing clothing that is truly made for them.
📖 Everything is taught step by step in a relaxed, supportive environment, with plenty of individual guidance.
🎁 Included:
- Printed notes and colour handouts
- Use of professional drafting equipment
- Access to dress forms during Sew Alongs
- Small classes (maximum 6 students) for personalized attention.
⭐️ Read what our students say about our courses: Reviews
This is Part I of our four-part Pattern Making series, providing the essential foundation for creating your own custom-fit wardrobe. Once you know how to draft a pattern that fits YOU, you'll never look at commercial patterns the same way again.
📩 Message Liezel on WhatsApp to reserve your spot before the class fills up!
43 Mill St, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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