Pattern Masterclass: Adapting a block

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The Sewing Institute | Lytham St Annes

The Sewing Institute
Publisher/HostThe Sewing Institute
Pattern Masterclass: Adapting a block
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Date & Time: 10-3pm Friday 12th December
Location: Lytham YMCA, Mythop Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4HB
Cost: £42 includes base block pattern drafting paper, pack of tracing paper & ruler/curve set.
What you’ll need to provide: Fabric for toiling or the real deal if your brave enough!
What you will learn & make:
How to adapt a patterns;
break pattern pieces into colour blocks- this could be to add zips or pockets as well as for visual design
changing the neckline; cowl, turtle neck, lowering or V neck
Changing shape, length & style of sleeve, adding cuffs
Add length to adapt a top into a dress, alter hem line or add side vents with a hi-low hem
We will start with some simple sketching & inspirational images (bringing these from magazines/catalogs/internet in encouraged but not essential) to determine the style of the design(s) you'd like to create. We will provide a basic ‘block’ in which to work from.
You will then draft out your new pattern pieces & with guidance/time allowing note down any new order of sequences of constructing your new self drafted pattern.
The timings of this workshop should enable you to complete your pattern adjustments within the session but each person will work at a different pace so please be aware you may have tasks to complete after the session finishes.
Who is this suitable for: Over 16's- Confident beginner- This workshop requires you to have existing dressmaking knowledge so that you can build your skills & expand the creative potential of making your own clothes.
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The Sewing Institute, 59 Mythop Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 4JP, United Kingdom

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