Creative Pattern Cutting Workshop - Design Your Own Garments with Style and Confidence
Do you have an idea for a garment but aren’t sure how to turn it into a sewing pattern?
Want to get more confident with your blocks and explore the art of pattern drafting in a fun, creative way?
Join us for our Creative Pattern Cutting Workshop - perfect for dressmakers who want to move beyond following patterns and start creating their own!
What You'll Learn:
In this hands-on pattern cutting 2 day course, you'll discover the two essential techniques that underpin all flat pattern making:
Dart manipulation - the secret to shaping patterns to fit your body
Cut and spread - for adding flare, fullness, and creative detail
Together, we’ll experiment with these methods to develop original pattern designs from your own basic blocks. Whether it’s a new dress, top, skirt or something completely unique, you’ll explore new design possibilities in a relaxed, inspiring environment.
You’ll also combine elements of flat pattern cutting and draping to push your creativity even further. This is all about designing as you go, playing with fabric shapes, and learning how to make patterns that reflect your personal style.
Who is it for?
This workshop is for Confident Beginner dressmakers who may already have a set of basic blocks (bodice, skirt or trouser) and want to learn creative pattern development. But if you don't have a set of blocks you can use the ones we have that are closest to your own measurements.
You’ll need to bring a simple idea or two of what you want to create - we’ll help you develop it into something wearable and unique.
What You'll Take Away:
✂️ A working pattern for your new garment
✂️ An order of work to guide your garment construction
✂️ Confidence to develop your own patterns in future
✂️ A creative boost and plenty of sewing inspiration!
Please note: This is a pattern development workshop, not a garment construction class. There may not be time to sew your garment during the session, but you’ll leave with a finished pattern ready to bring your idea to life at home.
Creative Pattern Cutting Workshop - Design Your Own Garments with Style and Confidence
Do you have an idea for a garment but aren’t sure how to turn it into a sewing pattern?
Want to get more confident with your blocks and explore the art of pattern drafting in a fun, creative way?
Join us for our Creative Pattern Cutting Workshop - perfect for dressmakers who want to move beyond following patterns and start creating their own!
What You'll Learn:
In this hands-on pattern cutting 2 day course, you'll discover the two essential techniques that underpin all flat pattern making:
Dart manipulation - the secret to shaping patterns to fit your body
Cut and spread - for adding flare, fullness, and creative detail
Together, we’ll experiment with these methods to develop original pattern designs from your own basic blocks. Whether it’s a new dress, top, skirt or something completely unique, you’ll explore new design possibilities in a relaxed, inspiring environment.
You’ll also combine elements of flat pattern cutting and draping to push your creativity even further. This is all about designing as you go, playing with fabric shapes, and learning how to make patterns that reflect your personal style.
Who is it for?
This workshop is for Confident Beginner dressmakers who may already have a set of basic blocks (bodice, skirt or trouser) and want to learn creative pattern development. But if you don't have a set of blocks you can use the ones we have that are closest to your own measurements.
You’ll need to bring a simple idea or two of what you want to create - we’ll help you develop it into something wearable and unique.
What You'll Take Away:
✂️ A working pattern for your new garment
✂️ An order of work to guide your garment construction
✂️ Confidence to develop your own patterns in future
✂️ A creative boost and plenty of sewing inspiration!
Please note: This is a pattern development workshop, not a garment construction class. There may not be time to sew your garment during the session, but you’ll leave with a finished pattern ready to bring your idea to life at home.
Workshop Info
Included in all workshops
Free parking all day at Blackminster Business Park.
10% off bookings for future workshops *
Plenty of tea, coffee and cakes to keep you sewing and making. **
* Discount applies to purchases and bookings made whilst attending a workshop.
** We will try to accommodate dietary requirements wherever possible provided we are supplied with information before the workshop.
Please remember to bring your own lunch with you. Alternatively there are two cafes on site at the Blackminster Business Park.
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