PATTERNMAKING 101: SKIRT PATTERNS

Helena has been in the apparel manufacturing business for over 40 years. Entering the field as a sample-maker, she worked her way up to designing technical apparel patterns for Brands like Susan Bristol, JJill, Brass Clothing, Bennet & Co, and Sterlingwear. She has been teaching technical design and pattern-making since 2012. In her spare time, she quilts, paints watercolors, and is an extreme gardener.

Patternmaking 101 will teach students how to create basic pattern blocks and how they are used to make stylized personal patterns. Students will learn what body measurements they need to draft a skirt pattern, how those measurements translate into pattern shapes, and how to recognize style and body shape relationships.

The materials fee for this class is $40. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash or through Venmo.

The goal of this class is to provide students with the knowledge of how to draft basic skirt pattern, what information is needed for it, and how to create your own style using a pattern block. Students will learn how to pick the fabric for making skirt, spreading, and cutting. We will talk about construction that can be used for this type of clothing and equipment for making it.

The most needed tools in a bag: rulers, pattern paper, and more.
Gift provided with each tool set.

A positive attitude.

Students must be 16 years old or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.

Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

*Sales end 48 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Artisan's Asylum, 96 Holton Street, Boston, United States