Copy your clothes! - Pattern making class

Have a favourite simple garment that you’ve always wished you could replicate? This workshop is for you!

In this workshop you will learn how to copy a garment (without unpicking it) and transfer it into a paper pattern. Along with a whole range of new skills to let you try this technique on a range of garments.

Skills we will cover: Taking accurate measurements, using pattern making equipment, pattern making terminology, understanding garment construction, copying a garment into a pattern, adding seam allowance, creating a final pattern.

You will need to bring a simple top or dress to copy. We suggest bringing a few garment options. We will also have some garments here as a back up. It is best to start with simple garments without draping/pleats/gathers/panels.

Tutor: Our pattern classes will be taught by Mariya, our pattern expert here at Thread Room. Mariya is a skilled pattern maker with many years of experience working in the New Zealand fashion industry.

Course:

x2 Saturday afternoons 

21st & 28th September

1pm-4pm

Cost: $180 includes all equipment and materials used during the classes.

Class size: Just six students for this class. This means each student will get a lot of focussed attention. This is a group class and there will be a lot to be learned from other students work, as well as your own.

Where:

St Margrets Presbyterian Church

151 Lake Road, Belmont, Auckland.

What you need: A few simple garments to practise this technique. You may want to bring something to take notes. You will want to have basic sewing knowledge to join this class.

Payment can be made by credit card or internet banking.

We can’t wait to see you there!