📅 Date & Time: Thursday, August 21st, 28th & September 4th 6-9pm
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Duration: 9 hours (3 workshops of 3 hours each)
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Format: In-person, hands-on class
🧷 Course Description In this hands-on workshop, participants will embark on a creative journey to design and create two distinct pant patterns using pattern blocks to adapt to your measurements. Over the course of three weeks, through three engaging sessions, you will learn essential techniques in pattern making & engaging in sewing discussions and a wide variety of samplers and prer made garments . The focus will be on drafting two pant styles to fit you. The flat front and the pleat trouser. The pleat pant being a classic waistband finish, the flat front, a curved contoured waistband
🎯 Course Outcomes By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand Measurements: Accurately take and record personal measurements to ensure a customized fit for their pants.
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Draft Patterns: Create two unique pant patterns—one flat front and one tailored—using the acquired measurements and pattern-making techniques.
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Design Principles: Learn key fitting techniques and design principles for both flat front and tailored pants, understanding how different styles affect fit and comfort.
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Personalized Fit Adjustments: Identify common fit adjustments and apply them to personal pant patterns, ensuring a flattering and comfortable fit.
💡 What You Will Learn
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Techniques for accurate measurement and pattern drafting
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Differences between flat front and tailored pant styles
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Key fitting techniques and how different designs affect overall fit
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Construction methods for achieving a professional finish
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How to make personalized adjustments to enhance fit and comfort
📚 Course Structure
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Session 1 (3 hours): Introductions, measuring, drafting the flat front pant pattern, and initial discussions on design.
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Session 2 (3 hours): Finalizing the flat front pattern, starting the tailored pant pattern, and discussing sewing techniques.
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Session 3 (3 hours): Completing the tailored pant pattern.
📦 What is Provided
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Pattern. making paper and rulers
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Instruction booklet with detailed guides and diagrams
- Assorted sewing samplers showing techniques for sewing
- Detailed discussion son fabric, fusing and trim types for all styles
- A supportive, spacious pattern studio with highly skilled teachers.
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Light refreshments during each session
🎯 Target Audience This course is designed for intermediate sewists eager to develop their pattern-making skills and create beautifully fitted pants suited to their body shape.
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⚧ Inclusivity Statement This workshop welcomes participants of all backgrounds, identities, and skill levels, including trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.