Have you ever wanted to make your own clothes but didn't know where to start? Come and learn the skills for making a pattern for a basic box top using your own measurements. This class is perfect for total beginners who want to start the journey to making your own clothes, and to your specific measurements!

Pattern making is the art of rending the 3D body and garments into 2D and creating paper templates. These templates then guide the fabric cutting, assembling and sewing into a 3D garment.

This beginner pattern class focuses on creating that first paper template, by learning to take our own measurements and adjustments, and translating this into a workable pattern.

You'll leave knowing how to use your pattern to cut, assemble and sew fabric into a box top.

Your teacher Robyn Bunting has worked extensively in costume making, fashion and design and will hand on her experience as you learn the first steps to making clothes.

Beginners welcome!

What will we cover?
During this hands-on workshop you will:

Learn basic concepts of measuring and pattern making, including the concept of notations
Learn the structures of fabric types
Create your own pattern base using your own measurements
Learn and use tools to make a basic pattern base

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Venue
Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Early Bird Discounted Tickets
Free Tickets to First Nation Attendees

Who will be teaching?

Robyn Bunting (she/her) is a reuse, repurpose and remake enthusiast who was the owner of the studio and business ‘Harold and Maude‘ on level 2 of the Nicholas Building, that focused on recycling, repurposing and remaking.

She has spent 35 years working in theatre, film and television industry making all sorts of things - costumes and props and whatever you can imagine! - using sewing and craft technique of all types.

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Images: Vogue Blouse 7871 pattern Creative Commons via Allison Marchant on Flickr here and Sewing Pattern Photo by Collab Media on Unsplash.

Any other questions or ways we can assist with accessibility? Just email Maddy (she/her) at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com