Intermediate

Patternmaking: Skirt Block

Ready to move beyond commercial patterns?

4 hours

Max 5 students

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Patternmaking: Skirt Block

Intermediate

Ready to move beyond commercial patterns?

In this hands-on three-part workshop, you'll learn the foundations of patternmaking by drafting a custom skirt block using your own measurements.

A skirt block is the foundation of countless skirt styles — and an essential tool for anyone wanting to understand fit, alter patterns with confidence, or start designing their own garments.

By the end of the two sessions, you'll walk away with a personalised skirt block and at least a simple A-line skirt pattern ready to cut and sew.

SKILL LEVEL --> INTERMEDIATE

-Have completed a beginner sewing course -Have sewn a few garments and have a good grasp of construction -Curious about patternmaking and design

Why you'll love this course

Finally understand how patterns are made

Draft a block that fits YOUR body

Small group with personalised guidance (4–5 students)

Walk away with something genuinely useful for future sewing

A relaxed, welcoming studio atmosphere

What you will learn

Taking accurate body measurements and understanding ease

Drafting a basic skirt block from scratch

Creating waist darts and hip shaping

Understanding grainlines, pattern symbols and seam allowances

Truing seams and walking your pattern

Making a toile assessment and refining your fit

Turning your block into a simple A-line skirt pattern with pockets

Class format

3 x 4-hour Saturday afternoon sessions (fortnightly)

4–5 students per class

Step-by-step guided instruction

Plenty of time for questions and practice

What's included

Patternmaking paper and all drafting tools (including ruler), to share

Toile fabric for your assessment

Patternmaking notes and reference sheets to take home

Tea and coffee throughout

What to bring

Notebook

Lunch and snacks

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Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Access via stairs only