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  • Open Studio: Bring Your Project, Build Your Skills

    by Saskia Fairfull
    Sometimes the best way to learn is simply to start making. Open Studio at The Pattern Making Class is dedicated studio time for you to work on your...

  • Corsetry for Cosplay: Creating Structure, Shape and Character Through Pattern Making

    by Saskia Fairfull
    For many cosplayers, creating a costume from scratch is part of the appeal. It is an opportunity to interpret a character through fabric, proportio...

  • Why Every Sewist Should Learn to Draft a Well-Fitting Pant Pattern

    by Saskia Fairfull
    Finding a pair of pants that fit beautifully is something many sewists spend years chasing. Whether it's a waistband that gaps, a rise that doesn't...

  • From Sewing to Pattern Making: A Learning Journey for Intermediate Makers

    by Saskia Fairfull
    Once you've reached an intermediate level of sewing, something interesting begins to happen. You stop wondering whether you can sew a garment and s...

  • Which Sewing Class Should I Choose? Introduction to Sewing vs Beginners Sewing

    by Saskia Fairfull
    One of the most common questions we're asked at The Pattern Making Class is: "What's the difference between Introduction to Sewing and Beginners Se...

  • Mid-week Makes: A Slower, Kinder Way to Sew for Yourself

    by Saskia Fairfull
    There's a particular kind of joy that comes with having a weekday morning to yourself. No school run, no rushing to clock on, no one else's schedul...

  • Why Every Confident Home Sewer Needs to Learn Pattern Fitting Techniques

    by Saskia Fairfull
    You can sew a flawless seam, insert an invisible zipper, and finish a hem like a pro, but if the fit is off, the garment still doesn't work. Sound ...

  • Pattern Making vs Sewing: What Is the Difference and Which Should You Learn First?

    by Saskia Fairfull
    If you are trying to work out where to start with garment making, the distinction between sewing and pattern making can be genuinely confusing. The...

  • What Is a Bodice Block and How Do You Make One?

    by Saskia Fairfull
    If you have ever tried to make a garment from a commercial sewing pattern and found the fit frustrating, the bodice block is what you have been mis...

  • Why Learning Pattern Making Could Change the Way You Dress Forever

    by Saskia Fairfull
    Have you ever stood in a fitting room, watching a garment that looks perfect on the hanger sit entirely wrong on your body? It’s not you. It’s the ...

  • The Sewing Techniques Every Beginner Should Learn First

    by Saskia Fairfull
    Most beginner sewers reach the same point: they can operate a machine, they've made a few straight lines, maybe hemmed something. And then they won...

  • How to Actually Master Your Overlocker (And Stop Being Afraid of It)

    by Saskia Fairfull
    Most people who own an overlocker use about a quarter of what it can do. They thread it, run a seam, and leave the tension dials alone. The machine...