Basic Pattern Drafting to make a Skirt – 6 weeks course

with Marketta

Tuesday 5th  September 2023
7:00 – 9:00pm

Learn the basics of drafting patterns, creating your own original designs. Marketta will be starting with a skirt block – a template that fits you so that you can adjust it to many other designs. Look out for other Pattern drafting courses in the future.

During the 6 weeks the skills you will cover:

Measuring the body, drafting a skirt block,

Cutting out, sewing & fitting/adjusting a calico ‘toile’ (mock up to test the fit),

Adjusting pattern after fitting to finalise block which can be used again and again to create skirt designs,

Adding seam allowances and notches to make a working pattern,

Cutting out your fabric, seams, darts, Zip, waistband, split, pockets, lining, hems, buttonholes & buttons, hanging loops

There will be a certain amount of homework.

Level: Not suitable for a total beginner,  you need to have made a couple of garments and have a knowledge of your sewing machine.