Patternmaking Essentials Course
Learn patternmaking with our sewing short courses in Sydney!
This beginner-friendly Patternmaking Essentials course is ideal for confident sewers wishing to draft blocks using their own body measurements. You'll produce custom skirt, bodice, and pant patterns, refine fit through toiles, and complete the course with reusable cardboard blocks.
Hands-on and guided, the course helps build a solid foundation in fit, drafting, and construction details. It’s essential to be confident with a sewing machine and have experience making basic toiles.
With small class sizes, individual guidance ensures you gain the skills and confidence to take creative control of your garment making.
Course Outline
- Lesson 1: Skirt block drafting, toile creation, and fitting
- Lesson 2: Bodice block drafting, toile construction and fitting adjustments
- Lesson 3: Pant block drafting, calico mock-up, and transfer onto cardboard
- Lesson 4: Finalising all blocks and introduction to personal design elements such as sleeves and waistbands
Schedule & Pricing
- Format: Four full-day sessions or eight evening sessions
- Pricing: $649–$719 depending on schedule
- Location: 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
Additional Info
- Classes held in upstairs room – stairs only
- Bring lunch or visit nearby cafes
- Closed-in shoes required
Details
You will learn
- Draft garment patterns using personal body measurements
- Create and fit toiles for skirts, bodices, and pants
- Develop finished cardboard blocks for future projects
You will get
- Custom skirt, bodice, and pant cardboard blocks
- Individual guidance from expert sewing tutors
- Fundamental skills in fitting and pattern construction
Appropriate for
Confident home sewers or sewing enthusiasts with basic garment construction experience looking to create custom patterns and improve fitting skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- 5–7 metres of calico, ruler over 50cm, tracing wheel
- Sewing supplies: thread, needles, fabric scissors, machine bobbins
- Notebook, pens, markers, glue stick, stapler, water and snacks
What to wear
Closed-in shoes recommended
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
Sydney 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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