The aim of the class is to come away with a well fitted trouser block. Having your own block is so useful and essential for making new patterns at home. We will be drafting the block from scratch from your measurements, so please wear leggings so that we can get accurate measurements before we start. After we have drafted the block and added seam allowance, we will make up a quick toile in calico to check the fit, before making any adjustments on the pattern. Please note you will not have a finished pair of trousers to take home, you will have a calico toile and pattern block. From your block you can then make pattern design alterations, such as adding pockets, adding a waistband or waist facing, seam lines etc at home.
WORKSHOP LOCATION: CAST Helston. 3 Penrose Rd, Helston TR13 8TP
SESSIONS: 4 half day sessions @ 3 hours each (12 hours tuition in total)
DATES: Wednesdays: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd July
TIME:10am-1pm
MAXIMUM PARTICPANTS: 4
LEVEL: Intermediate
COURSE OUTLINE
- Take accurate body measurements
- Draft the block from your measurements
- Adding seam allowance to your block
- Cutting out and sewing up a quick calico toile
- Fitting the toile and knowing what fit adjustments to look for
- Learn how to translate your fit adjustments onto a pattern
- Learn about seam allowance, notches, grain lines, preparing fabrics to cut and cutting techniques
PLEASE NOTE: Some ‘homework’ will be required, including cutting and sewing your toile(s) at home to ensure we get a fully fitted pattern by week 4.
WHO IS THIS CLASS SUITABLE FOR?
This is an intermediate class. This course is aimed at confident dressmakers who have experience working with commercial patterns. You will get a lot more out of the class if you’ve already made up several garments before and got a grasp of garment construction. We will cover all the pattern cutting basics with you, such as: seam allowance, notch, drill hole, grain line. If you are wondering if this is the course for you, don't hesitate to drop me a line to chat it through!
ABOUT YOUR TEACHER
Helen Shine is a pattern cutter and seamstress who has worked in the fashion industry in London for 10 years. She has cut patterns for several high-end designer brands, including Victoria Beckham, Mary Katrantzou and Karen Millen. She loves sharing the knowledge she has gained over the years with others, to help them on their sewing journey.
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