DATE, TIME AND LOCATION Various dates available 10am-5pm 32 Bocking Street, London, E8 3FP The workshop will take place in our shop just around the corner from Broadway Market. It's about 15 minutes walk from Bethnal Green tube station, 10 minutes from London Fields and Cambridge Heath overground stations. CLASS OVERVIEW In this one day class you will learn some of the foundational skills in pattern cutting and pattern manipulation. Level-up your sewing skills and learn how to manipulate patterns to make your designs your own. During the class you will sample a variety of pattern cutting techniques including manipulating darts, to slashing and spreading and to properly lengthening pattern pieces. These skills form the foundation to designing your own dream patterns. You will take a basic block and learn how to adapt it to create sample patterns from it. WHAT WILL THIS COURSE COVER? + How to take a basic block and adapt it for a pattern + How to manipulate darts through rotation + How to convert darts to gathers + How to convert darts to pleats + How to convert darts into princess seams + What slash and spread means and how to use the technique to create frills + How to correctly lengthen pattern pieces + How to use a half scale block to test pattern cutting techniques This is a practical class and you will create a selection of sample patterns during the session using half scale blocks. WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR? This class is suitable for intermediate sewists. You should be confident using a sewing machine and making garments. You don't need to have any previous pattern cutting experience although. CLASS INCLUDES: + Use of our PFAFF Ambition 635 sewing machines in the classes. If you'd like to learn on your own machine then please do bring it along - please let us know the model in advance and bring your manual with you. + All tools and equipment + Instructions to take home with you + Hands on help to create your pattern pieces + Drinks and sweet treats to keep you going throughout the class. STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: Yourselves! During the class we will create versions of these patterns with half scale blocks and pattern paper. We will provide the paper, rulers, and everything else you need (including tea and biscuits!). We’ll also have samples of all the techniques so you can see what they will look like when they are made up. You might want to bring a notepad to take notes. WHERE? The workshop will take place in our studio around the corner from Broadway Market. We have a dedicated workshop room at the back where you can sew in peace and still see the hustle and bustle of the shop. It's about 15 minutes walk from Bethnal Green tube station, 5 minutes from London Fields and Cambridge Heath Overground stations. The studio is at ground floor level with no steps. It is fully accessible and has a fully accessible toilet. WHO'S TEACHING THE CLASS? This class will be taught by Kate, aka Project Patterns. An extremely experienced pattern cutter, Kate has created patterns for countless high-end and high street brands and now also teaches pattern cutting through her online and in-person workshops. WHAT DO PAST STUDENTS SAY? "Perfect pace, knew exactly what to expect thanks to the info on the website prior to booking. The staff were friendly and welcoming and Kate was an excellent tutor! I had a lovely day thank you!!" QUESTIONS? Check out our Workshop FAQs and if we haven't answered them, drop us an email at [email protected] If you'd like to be notified about future class dates, drop us an email. Payment plans are available! Please email [email protected] for more information.
