Learn patternmaking with our sewing courses in Sydney!
This beginner-friendly course equips confident sewers with the skills to create custom pattern blocks using personal body measurements. You'll draft skirt, bodice, and pant blocks by adjusting standard templates for fit and precision, then finalise them into reusable cardboard blocks. The course focuses on toile construction, fitting adjustments, and mastering core patternmaking techniques.
With just 10 students per class, you'll receive individual guidance and hands-on support from an expert tutor, empowering you to take creative control of garment construction.
Learning Outcomes
- Take accurate body measurements for patternmaking
- Draft and tailor patterns to your individual fit
- Refine blocks for skirt, bodice, and pant into final cardboard templates
Course Outline
- Lesson 1: Skirt block drafting, toile construction, and fit adjustments
- Lesson 2: Bodice block development with calico toile and refinement
- Lesson 3: Pant block drafting and construction with personalised fitting
- Lesson 4: Refinement of all blocks and optional advanced elements like waistbands and sleeves
Schedule & Pricing
- Courses typically run as 4 full-day or 8 evening sessions
- Upcoming sessions start from February to November at Rozelle Campus
- Pricing ranges from $649 to $719 depending on schedule
Additional Information
- 30-minute lunch break included for full-day classes
- Closed-in shoes required
- Accessibility note: Upper-level room accessed by stairs only
Details
You will learn
- Accurately measure your body for pattern drafting
- Draft skirt, bodice, and pant blocks tailored to your shape
- Refine garment fit and finalise custom cardboard blocks
You will get
- Expert tutor guidance
- Personalised cardboard pattern blocks
- Hands-on experience with toiles and fitting
Appropriate for
Confident home sewers and sewing enthusiasts looking to create custom-fitted garments and explore patternmaking techniques beyond standard sewing patterns.
Preparation
What to bring
- 5–7 metres of calico, ruler, tracing wheel
- Sewing machine needles, quality thread, plastic bobbins
- Measuring tape, scissors, pens, markers, glue stick
What to wear
Closed-in shoes required
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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