Introduction to Pattern Drafting - 4 part course - Oct 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 10:30am - 12:30pm

In this technical workshop, you’ll be introduced to patternmaking through manipulation of a basic skirt block. You’ll learn how to work with measurements, use essential drafting tools, and transform a block into your own stylized skirt design.

This is a dense, technical workshop full of information. With only 4 spots in the class, you'll receive excellent attention and instruction.  If you're a sewist who's been wanting to learn pattern drafting but didn't know where to start, this is the perfect course for you!

The point of this workshop is not to draft a single skirt, but rather to learn the nuts and bolts of pattern drafting through an easy design. You will learn highly transferrable, foundational skills to jumpstart your pattern drafting journey!

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have:

• A skirt pattern drafted in an industry size 10

• An understanding of basic drafting tools and terminology

• Confidence to modify or create your own skirt designs

• Optional: a muslin or finished version of your skirt

Instructor: Carlos Collantes

Carlos brings a wealth of teaching experience to Downtown Sewing. He's been teaching pattern drafting at George Brown College since 2022, and tutoring math since 2014

Skill Level: Intermediate or Advanced. Please review our Skill Level Guide to make sure you're signing up for the right class. *Please note* this is not a sewing class, machines will not be used. 

4 part course: Oct 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 10:30am - 12:30pm (4 x 2hr sessions)

Tool rental included

Address: 198 Walnut Ave #4, Toronto, M6J 2N6.

Parking: Green P street parking on Walnut Ave, or Green P lot located 20 steps away.

Cancellation Policy: Participants must contact us minimum 7 days (168 hours) before class start time, in order to receive a full refund. Failure to do so will void the refund.