(Beginners) Pattern Drafting – Making clothes that fit – Thursdays from 21st Sept

Learn pattern drafting to make your own clothes that fit Slow Stitch Studio

Learn the basics of pattern drafting while creating your own basic pattern block which can be manipulated into different styles. 

Using individual measurements we will create the perfect fit, learn pattern busting jargon, explore basic pattern manipulations, learn how to toile and make a finished garment !

This course is suitable for those who have completed our beginners course and have additional garment based projects under their belt.

Basic sewing machine skills are essential.

What you will learn

Week 1 – Pattern draft intro

Week 2 – Pattern draft / manipulate 

Week 3 – Pattern draft / manipulate 

Week 4 – Toile / changes

Week 5 – Final garment 

Week 6 – Final garment 

Using upcycling principles throughout, you’ll contribute to the ever-growing world of slow fashion and gain the understanding and confidence to use a sewing machine to create your own projects at home!

Dates and times:

Thursday 21st September – 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday 28th September – 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday 5th October – 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday 12th October -6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday 19th October – 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday 26th October – 6:30pm-8:30pm

About your tutor: Eva

Eva is a graduate of Dundee School of Art and the Fashion Technology HND at Glasgow Cardonald College, she runs her own business Slow Stitch Studio focusing on creating sustainable heirloom items and teaching textile based crafts. As a workshop tutor, Eva aims to create a comfortable creative space for participants to work towards their goals in.