- Date: Wednesday, July 15, 22 & 29
- Time: 6pm–9pm
- Duration: 9hrs
- Format: In-person, hands-on workshop
- Location: 92 Leveson St, North Melbourne
- Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced. Some experience with garment construction and sewing is required.
Best suited to
This workshop is designed for sewists eager to develop their tailoring skills and learn the precise, high-end construction techniques used in professional ateliers.
It is ideal for:
- Intermediate to advanced sewists wanting to elevate the quality of their garment construction
- Fashion students looking to develop professional-level tailoring skills
- Designers wanting to understand the architecture behind a well-constructed tailored pant
- Anyone ready to move beyond basic sewing and master a truly polished finish
Participants should have some experience with garment construction before attending.
Overview
In this hands-on intensive participants will construct a tailored pant in calico, working through the precise techniques used in world-class ateliers under the guidance of highly experienced makers.
Pants are pre-cut in calico to allow participants to focus fully on technique — and are constructed exactly as they would be in expensive cloth. The workshop combines deep-dive discussion with hands-on guidance across three sessions, covering everything from fly fronts and welt pockets through to waistband finishing and belt loops.
A pant pattern in your size can be ordered at a small additional cost, available for collection at the end of the final session.
What you will learn
Participants will develop practical skills across several key areas of tailored pant construction.
Waistband & Fly Construction
- Internal waistband finish using high-end tailoring and couture methods
- Fly extension techniques with refined finishes that go beyond ready-to-wear
Pocket Construction
- Back welt pocket — mastering the technique for an elegant finish
- Tailored slant pocket construction
Crotch & Finishing
- Bound CB crotch finish for a polished result
- Professional-grade belt loops
- Key elements of lining and finishing tailored garments
By the end of the workshop participants will have constructed a complete tailored pant sampler while developing the skills and confidence to apply these techniques in their own projects.
What is provided
- Handouts including a documented work program for each step
- A fully cut and ready-to-sew pant kit including all necessary components
- Samplers to support understanding of each construction technique (for in-class use only)
- A supportive sewing studio equipped with tools and materials
- Light refreshments during the workshop
Spots are limited — Book now!
Inclusivity Statement
The Pattern Making Class 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.