Pattern Making Block I: Skirts
$300 + tax
From Construction to Modeling
1,5-Week Program | 4 Hours per Class | Total: 12 Hours
November 24,26,December 1 5.00 pm-9.00 pm
Step into the world of professional pattern making and learn how garments are truly created—from the foundation up.
This intensive, hands-on block is designed to introduce you to the logic, structure, and artistry behind skirt construction. You’ll learn how to draft your own skirt block from personal measurements, master fit and balance, and transform a single base into multiple designs using professional modeling techniques.
If you’re ready to move beyond commercial patterns and start creating garments with precision and intention, this is your essential first step.
Why This Course Matters
A well-made garment starts with a well-built pattern. In this course, you won’t just follow instructions—you’ll understand why things work, giving you the freedom to design, adjust, and create with confidence.
Perfect For
• Confident beginners with sewing experience
• Intermediate sewists
• Students ready to begin pattern making
• Anyone who wants to truly understand skirt fit and construction
How the Course Works
Each session combines clear instruction with hands-on practice in a structured, supportive environment:
• Technical explanations made simple
• Live step-by-step drafting demonstrations
• Guided hands-on drafting
• Individual fit corrections and adjustments
• Structured homework to reinforce learning
You’ll follow a professional atelier workflow:
Draft → Mock-up → Fit → Correct → Model
What You’ll Learn
• How to take accurate, professional body measurements
• How to draft a straight skirt block from scratch
• Understanding waist-to-hip balance and silhouette control
• How to identify and correct fit issues
• How to transform one base into multiple designs
You’ll create 3 skirt variations:
• Straight skirt
• Godet skirt
• Technically modeled skirt (A-line, shaped, or bias-inspired variation)
Project Development
To fully understand fit and construction, you’ll complete a sewn skirt project at home.
Your straight skirt will be used as a mock-up or finished sample, allowing you to test fit, analyze balance, and refine your pattern. In class, we will review your garment, identify issues, and apply professional corrections to improve your results.
Homework
Between sessions, you’ll build your skills through structured assignments:
• Refining your draft
• Applying pattern corrections
• Sewing one skirt sample for fitting analysis
What You’ll Achieve
By the end of this block, you will have:
• A personal skirt block drafted to your measurements
• A professionally corrected pattern foundation
• Clear understanding of skirt fit and balance
• Confidence in drafting and modifying your own patterns
• Three skirt designs developed from one base
• Real fitting and correction experience through garment construction
Included
• Use of sewing machines
• Professional tools and equipment
• Necessary sewing notions
• Pattern-making paper
Not Included
• Mock-up (muslin) fabric only (no substitutes)
Please do not use thrifted or unsuitable fabrics, as they will affect fitting accuracy
• Fabric requirements:
– 1 meter for a straight skirt
– 2–3 meters for a godet skirt
Students may choose which skirt style they would like to develop
• Invisible zipper (if required for your design)
This course builds the technical foundation for future pattern making and garment design.
Small group format (maximum 4 students) ensures personalized guidance and professional-level support.
Spots are limited—reserve your place today.
Please note: Photo and video recording may take place during class for educational, promotional, and portfolio purposes.