Learn patternmaking with our sewing short courses in Sydney!
This beginner-friendly patternmaking course is designed for confident sewers who want to create their own skirt, bodice, and pant patterns using their own body measurements. Starting from industry standard templates, you'll learn hands-on to make custom cardboard blocks through toile fitting and precise adjustments.
You'll receive expert guidance, work through tailored projects, and complete the course with the confidence to take creative control of your garment-making journey.
Learning Outcomes
- Take accurate body measurements and draft fit-ready garment patterns
- Design custom skirt, bodice, and pant blocks using professional techniques
- Fit and refine toiles, finalising cardboard blocks with complete pattern markings
Course Outline
- Lesson 1: Drafting and fitting skirt blocks
- Lesson 2: Drafting and fitting bodice blocks
- Lesson 3: Drafting and fitting pant blocks
- Lesson 4: Refinement, additional techniques, and personal projects
Schedule & Pricing
- Courses offered as either four full-day or eight evening sessions
- Class size: max 10 students for personalised instruction
- Prices from $649 – $719 depending on session
What to Bring
- 5-7 metres of calico depending on width, fabric and paper scissors, ruler, tracing tools
- Sewing machine threads, bobbins, hand sewing supplies
- Notebook, pens, glue stick, stapler, markers
Additional Notes
- Wear closed-in shoes
- Lunch break available for full-day classes—BYO or visit Darling Street cafes
- The class is held on the 2nd floor and is not wheelchair accessible
You will learn
- Draft skirt, bodice, and pant blocks tailored to your body
- Take and apply accurate body measurements for patternmaking
- Fit toiles and refine patterns into reusable cardboard blocks
You will get
- Personalised cardboard skirt, bodice, and pant blocks
- Expert guidance through all stages of pattern creation
- Resources for continued garment design and construction
Appropriate for
Confident home sewers and sewing enthusiasts with basic garment construction experience looking to create custom-fitted garment patterns.
What to bring
- 5-7 metres of calico depending on width
- Sewing tools: ruler, scissors, tape measure, markers
- Sewing machine supplies and personal stationery
What to wear
Closed-in shoes
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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