Pattern making courses

...Measuring and scale blocks. Drafting blocks for shirt, bodice, skirt, trousers and a dress. Block adaptations and making patterns, toile's and fitting to the individual figure...

... such a wardrobe essential - beautifully subtle vegetable tanned leather, quality fittings and a crafted finish. All the pattern pieces are pre-cut for the students... Learn about: Handbag design, Accessory making, Bag making...

...2. Course description Improve your sewing skills, your sense of self worth and your wardrobe. This friendly and supportive class will help you to develop your practical sewing ability and nurture your creativity. Your tutor will advise you on the choice of a commercial pattern to suit your...

...You will be introduced to a range of different ways to construct patterns and colour fabrics using heat transfer processes and simple hand made methods including mark-making, hand-cut stencils and collage. This course will be an opportunity to discover new ways of working and develop ideas... Learn about: Heat Transfer...

...This course is aimed at students with more experience in fashion/clothes making. Students will construct garments made to their personal requirements and styles, using a commercial paper pattern suitable to this level. Emphasis will be put on the selection of appropriate fabric and thread match...

...Although the bags can be made using industrial equipment the purpose of the course is to show techniques in how to achieve a professional standard of finish using a domestic sewing machine. Suitable for: Newcomers to bag making... Learn about: Accessory making, Bag making, Handbag design...

... a commercial pattern as your starting point, but tailoring and customising it to fit and suit you perfectly. You’ll learn how to measure yourself, how to read...

...Machined Curtains You will learn how to: Measure windows for curtains Calculate fabric for Curtains, including Pattern Repeats. Make a sample Curtain...

...Applying Lace Attaching Elastic Turning a Crotch Tips on buying Fabric Working with difficult fabric Making Spaghetti Straps Professional Finishes. Suitable for: Anyone who is able to use a sewing machine...

..., using sewing machines and making your own beautiful fabric insoles. Course outline: Day 1: Moccasin patterns and components. Understanding the pattern... Learn about: Accesssory making, Mocassin making, Footwear design...

... we cover in this class include working off a pattern, laying out a pattern efficiently, pattern cutting, pinning and cutting fabric, sewing seams, basic...

... to understand the basics of the whole process, from putting pen to paper, all the way through to creating files that can be professionally printed. The course is packed with tips to the essential and quick ways of producing pattern on Photoshop, while also exploring how to use the programme in a experimental...

... forecasters, and sample machinists. Potential employers will expect to see a well-developed and relevant portfolio of work; graduates can improve their chances of developing their portfolio by being active in making contacts in the industry and by gaining relevant experience alongside their degree studies... Learn about: Construction Training...

... experience of cutting out, sewing seams, zips etc and making a basic skirt. cost £45 + materials, please bring your own and a pattern featuring...

...Dress Making and Fashion Design course: Whether your ultimate aim is to make a career of Fashion Design, to run your own business as a Designer/Dressmaker or maybe just to be competent at making your own or your children's clothes, then by choosing this course, you're well on your way to fulfilling...

...This course aims to inspire your creativity for textiles and surface pattern through developing creative abstract designs from still life drawing. You will explore basic colour mixing through working with paper dyes. These can give you beautifully delicate, through to bright and rich deep colours... Learn about: Life Drawing...

...2. Course description This course covers all aspects of garment making including pattern alterations to accommodate body shape and design alterations. Learners can choose to make garments for themselves or others. Learners may prefer to alter existing ready to wear garments to correct fitting...

... classes to suit your ability. Many course attendees leave the course and go on to continue making beautiful dresses, whether for fun or for profit...

...This course is aimed at both beginners and those with some sewing experience. The clothes course will cover: Taking accurate measurements. How to choose a pattern and fabric. Simple pattern alterations. Garment construction techniques...

...The Leather Belt Making short course is a workshop-based course that will introduce you to the skills used in bridlework. It is suitable for anyone with little or no experience of leatherwork, and during the course you'll be taught leatherworking skills, and you'll be able to make a leather... Learn about: Machine sewing, Saddle stitch, Fitting keepers...