Make A Trouser Block - Pattern Cutting and Fitting Course with Dot n Cross| Starting 2nd October

Make A Trouser Block - Pattern Cutting and Fitting Course with Dot n Cross

The aim of the class is to come away with a well fitted trouser block. Having your own block is so useful and essential for making new patterns at home. We will be drafting the block from scratch from your measurements, so please wear leggings so that we can get accurate measurements before we start. After we have drafted the block and added seam allowance, we will make up a quick toile in calico to check the fit, before making any adjustments on the pattern.

Please note you will not have a finished pair of trousers to take home, you will have a calico toile and pattern block. From your block you can then make pattern design alterations, such as adding pockets, adding a waistband or waist facing, seam lines etc at home.

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Ability Level: This is an intermediate class. This course is aimed at confident dressmakers who have experience working with commercial patterns.

You will get a lot more out of the class if you’ve already made up several garments before and got a grasp of garment construction. We will cover all the pattern cutting basics with you, such as: seam allowance, notch, drill hole, grain line. If you are wondering if this is the course for you, don't hesitate to drop me a line to chat it through!

Course Duration: Four week course starting 02/10/2024.

• Wednesday 2nd October - 10am -1pm

• Wednesday 9th October - 10am -1pm

• Wednesday 16th October - 10am -1pm

• Wednesday 23rd October - 10am -1pm

PLEASE NOTE: Some ‘homework’ will be required, including cutting and sewing your toile(s) at home to ensure we get a fully fitted pattern by week 4.

You will learn:

- Take accurate body measurements

- Draft the block from your measurements

- Adding seam allowance to your block

- Cutting out and sewing up a quick calico toile

- Fitting the toile and knowing what fit adjustments to look for

- Learn how to translate your fit adjustments onto a pattern

- Learn about seam allowance, notches, grain lines, preparing fabrics to cut and cutting techniques

What's included in the price?:

• We will provide all the pattern cutting tools and paper you will need

• Calico to make your toile

• Course booklet to take home

• Refreshments

You will need to bring:

Tools needed:

- A sewing machine in good working order Please note that a sewing machine that has been sat unused for some time will likely need a service to run to its full potential.

- A basic sewing kit, including dressmaking scissors, small scissors, dressmakers’ pins, tape measure etc

Materials needed:

- Everything will be provided for you, including a course booklet for you to take home

- Please wear tight fitting leggings so that we can take accurate body measurements and fit the calico toile.

Get 10% off course materials at Truro Fabrics. Please show your booking confirmation at the till to access this discount.

About your tutor:

Helen Shine, owner of Dot n Cross, is a pattern cutter and seamstress who has worked in the fashion industry in London for over 10 years. She has cut patterns for several high-end designer brands, including Victoria Beckham, Mary Katrantzou and Karen Millen. She has been teaching home sewers how to pattern cut, amend sewing patterns and improve the fit of garments since 2018. She loves sharing the knowledge she has gained over the years with others, to help them on their sewing journey.

You can find her at dotncross.com

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