Introducing Pattern Cutting – 2 Day Series

Tutor: Claire Humphries

Lunch: Price includes a hearty lunch.

Level:
All Levels

Typically for a max of 8 people.

Two Days
(or more)

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Day 1: Wed 04 Oct 2023
Day 2: Wed 01 Nov 2023

Here’s a chance to learn from our super skilled dressmaker and designer, Claire Humphries. If you’ve struggled to get patterns that are right for you and want to be able to construct your own, this is for you. Over two non-consecutive days, you will learn the basics of pattern construction, learning how to create a pattern block just for you, which can then be adapted to individual designs.

– Learn how to draft a personal pattern block for bodice, sleeve & skirt.
– Be guided through the secrets of creating a perfect fit.
– Be able to measure accurately.
– Translate this into making a toile.
– Adapt the block from the toile for a perfect fit.

Click on the title below to find a list of what you’ll need to bring with you if anything.

What to expect

Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, space and guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors plus the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.

We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.

The finish time given is a target. There is some flexibility depending on how your work is progressing. Depending on the tutor and the group, start times for day 2 can be flexible too.

We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!

What you’ll need to bring with you

Equipment and materials will be provided but please bring a tape measure and calculator if you like to use one.

DAY 2: Please bring your sewing machine and basic sewing kit so you can adjust the toile if necessary

“Claire was excellent and very patient!”

– Claire

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