You will learn to patterndraft in a standard size 10. We use full size pattern drafting so you understand the scale. The results will astound you, using our own specifically designed template for bodice blocks, and course materials based on years of experience.
Beginning Patternmaking
$1200+
$249 materials
“At the Academy”
Morning, Evenings or Saturdays, the Pattern making course is structured to equip you with the skills to design custom made garments that fit you!
This course will teach you the foundations of Patternmaking. You will understand the tools needed to create patterns, how to take measurements and of course make blocks. Our fitted bodic block template especially designed by the Academy and manuals are included in the course fee.
To join this course the student needs to have basic sewing knowledge (straight seams, darts, etc.)
Most of the materials you will need for this course are in our patternmaking kit. See the tab below for the full list of supplies.
Progress further with Intermediate and Advanced Patternmaking. Or if you want to put your garments together following techniques used by designers, then Draft and Create is for you
Certificate of Completion
You will learn the skills required by creating blocks and through tutor guided adaptions.
- Basic Skirt Block – 3 adaptations to extend your imagination.
- Basic Trouser Block – 2 adaptations.
- Fitted Bodice Block – 6 dart transfers
- Fitted Sleeve block – 2 adaptations.
- Basic Dress block
- Basic Knit block – 6 neckline adaptation, 1 T’Shirt adapation
- Basic Knit sleeve block
Maximum class size is 4 students, however the class will go ahead if we have a minimum 3 students. This will mean that the course may finish a few weeks earlier depending on the number of students in the class.
Three Class times to choose from
Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm
18-Aug-2022
25-Aug-2022
1-Sep-2022
8-Sep-2022
15-Sep-2022
22-Sep-2022
29-Sep-2022
20-Oct-2022
27-Oct-2022
Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm
20-Aug-2022
27-Aug-2022
3-Sep-2022
10-Sep-2022
17-Sep-2022
24-Sep-2022
22-Oct-2022
29-Oct-2022
5-Nov-2022
Monday 6.30pm to 9.00pm
15-Aug-2022
22-Aug-2022
29-Aug-2022
5-Sep-2022
12-Sep-2022
19-Sep-2022
26-Sep-2022
3-Oct-2022
10-Oct-2022
17-Oct-2022
24-Oct-2022
31-Oct-2022
7-Nov-2022