Pattern Cutting For Beginners

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Course code: T66C

Learn the basics to create your own clothing patterns. During this 2-day workshop, you will develop the technical skills and knowledge needed to design and create your very own garment patterns using the flat pattern cutting method.

when

From 14 Mar 2025 to 21 Mar 2025
Fri 09:30-15:30

2 weeks

with Ann Huntley

where

Stoke Lodge

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN

fees

full fee for this course: £125.00, concession fee: £86.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

Learn the basics to create your own clothing patterns. During this 2-day workshop, you will develop the technical skills and knowledge needed to design and create your very own garment patterns using the flat pattern cutting method. Fee includes a basic pattern cutting kit that you will be able to re-use after the course.

Please note, as kits need to be pre-ordered, enrolments will close 2 weeks before the start date.

What can students expect?

Following a step-by-step process, you will:

<ul>
<li>learn how to take accurate measurements of the body</li>
<li>use these measurements to draft a block (bodice pattern made to your own measurements) on tissue paper </li>
<li>turn the block into a pattern of the bodice with added seam allowances </li>
<li>make a toile (a prototype) from unbleached calico to test the pattern. Where necessary, you will make adjustments to get a good fit. Some sewing experience is desirable to sew the toile</li>
</ul>

You will also discuss further designs and styles that can be made from your block. The tutor will advise you on textbooks and pattern cutting equipment.

This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge.

Late starters allowed?

No. This is a short course, and you may miss key instruction if you do not attend in full.

Previous experience required?

Yes, some sewing experience is necessary, especially when creating the toile.

What is the progression route?

One of the many sewing courses at Stoke Lodge.

Are there any extra costs?

No. Fee includes kit and some core materials.

Work set between sessions?

No. But you may want to work on your project between the two days. You may also need to finish/progress your work following the course.

What should students bring?

<ul>
<li>Scissors for paper </li>
<li>Tape measure</li>
<li>HB pencil </li>
<li>Rubber </li>
<li>A note pad for note taking</li>
</ul>

Teaching method/style?

Group instruction, individual support, and practical demonstrations.

Equipment Required

See list above, in addition:

<ul>
<li>Learners can bring their own sewing machines, but machines are available at SL</li>
<li>Sewing kit for making the toile. </li>
</ul>

Refunds and cancellations

<ul>
<li>If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</li>
<li>If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</li>
<li>If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</li>
<li>Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</li>
<li>We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</li>
</ul>

If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.

When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.