Pattern Cutting For Beginners
This course is full. Please contact us on 0117 903 8844 to be added to the queue.
Course code: T28A
Learn some key beginner pattern cutting techniques. Enrolments close 2 weeks before start date. This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge.
when
Dates
From 07 Jun 2024 to 14 Jun 2024Fri 09:30-15:30
2 weeks
09:30 to 15:30
09:30 to 15:30
with Ann Huntley
where
Stoke LodgeStoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN
fees
Fees and concessions
total fee for this course: £115.00.
the full tuition fee for this course: £115.00 ,the concession fee £80.00.
Description
<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Learn 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. <strong>Fee includes a basic pattern cutting kit that you will be able to re-use after the course. This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge.</strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="background-color:yellow"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please note, as kits need to be pre-ordered, enrolments will close 2 weeks before start date.</span></span></strong></span></span></p>
What can students expect?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Following a step-by-step process, you will:</span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">learn how to take accurate measurements of the body</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">use these measurements to draft a block (</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">bodice pattern made to your own measurements) </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">on tissue paper </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">turn the block into a pattern of the bodice with added seam allowances </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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</span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><strong><span style="background-color:yellow">Please note, as kits need to be pre-ordered, enrolments will close 2 weeks before start date.</span></strong></span></span></span></p>
Late starters allowed?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">No. This is a short course, and you may miss key instruction if you do not attend in full.</span></span></span></p>
Previous experience required?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Yes, some sewing experience is necessary, especially when creating the toile.</span></span></span></p>
What is the progression route?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Follow on pattern cutting course </span></span></span></p>
Work set between sessions?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Leaners may want to work on their patterns between the two days. </span></span></span></p>
What should students bring?
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Scissors for paper </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tape measure</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">HB pencil </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Rubber </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A note pad will be useful for note taking</span></span></span></li>
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Teaching method/style?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Demonstrations. One-to-one support.</span></span></span></p>
Equipment Required
<p style="margin-left:24px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">See list above, in addition:</span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Learners can bring their own sewing machines, but machines are available at S L</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sewing kit for making the toile. </span></span></span></li>
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Refunds and cancellations
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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%.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-left:48px"> </p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></p>