
đź“… Date & Time:Â
October 15th-22nd-29th 6-9pmÂ
Format: In-person, 3-part workshop
Time: 3 hours per session
Total Duration: 9 hours (3 sessions)
đź§· About the Workshop
Scale your patterns with skill and precision.
Pattern Grading Lab is a hands-on, technique-driven course designed to teach you how to grade the three essential pattern blocks: the skirt, the bodice, and the pant.     Whether you’re working in fashion, making for clients, or sewing for yourself, this course will give you the tools to confidently develop multi-size patterns that fit and function.
Perfect for intermediate sewists, fashion students, and emerging pattern makers.
✂️ What You’ll Make
Over three focused sessions, you’ll learn to grade each core block up and down in size using standard grading principles. You’ll finish with your own graded size sets of:
- 👗 Skirt Block — Straight and A-line variations
- 👚 Bodice Block — Front, back, and sleeve grading
- 👖 Pant Block — Front and back legs, with rise and hip shaping
You’ll leave with a full set of graded pattern notes and reference materials to use again and again.
💡 What You’ll Learn
- The fundamentals of pattern grading: width, length, balance
- How to use grading rules and increments across different garments
- Manual grading methods using the cut-and-spread and pivot techniques
- How to maintain dart placement, seam balance, and proportions
- Fit and design considerations when grading across multiple sizes
đź§ Workshop Breakdown
- Session 1: Skirt Grading — straight skirtÂ
- Session 2: Bodice Grading — including darts, neckline, and sleeves
- Session 3: Pant Grading — with emphasis on rise, crotch curve, and waist/hip shaping
Each class includes live demonstrations, guided drafting, and time for hands-on application with feedback.
📦 What’s Included
- Full-size base blocks (skirt, bodice, pant) for grading
- Illustrated instruction handouts
- Grading tools and worksheets (in class)
- Light refreshments and a supportive learning environment
🎓 Who This Course Is For
- Intermediate sewists looking to expand their technical skillset
- Fashion students and design graduates
- Anyone wanting to understand how to size patterns professionally
🎟️ Spots Are Limited — Book Now
âš§ 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.