Sew It Goes
Pattern Making Course – Skirt Drafting & Design (4 Weeks)
Pattern Making Course – Skirt Drafting & Design (4 Weeks)
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Ready to bring your design ideas to life? 🧵✂️ This In person hands-on course introduces you to the foundations of pattern making, guiding you step-by-step through the process of creating your own custom skirt design. Over four creative weeks, you’ll draft, manipulate, and sew with confidence — building the technical and creative skills to start designing independently.
🗓️ Schedule
Start Date: Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
Class Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 / 9:00 PM
Location: Sew It Goes Studio, London, Ontario
📌 What You’ll Learn
- Week 1: 📏 Take accurate body measurements & draft your own skirt block (sloper).
- Week 2: ✂️ Explore dart manipulation techniques, including slash and pivot methods.
- Week 3: 📝 Add fullness, pockets & waistbands using professional drafting techniques.
- Week 4: 🧵 Bring your design to life! Draft & sew your own custom skirt pattern.
🧷 Each week combines in-studio learning with take-home practice, allowing you to sew, fit, and refine your pattern between classes for the best results.
🎯 By the End of This Course You’ll:
- Gain the confidence to draft and adapt skirt patterns
- Understand the anatomy of a pattern and how design changes affect fit
- Walk away with a one-of-a-kind skirt made by YOU
🪡 What’s Included
- Drafting paper, and muslin fabric for your base block
- Use of in-studio sewing machines and pattern tools (or bring your own if preferred)
- Expert instruction and personalized feedback from your teacher
💡 Add Studio Membership
Need extra time to sew or practice between classes? Add a Sew It Goes Studio Membership for access to machines, tools, and workspace during open-studio hours. Perfect if you don’t have a home sewing setup or want extra studio time to experiment and perfect your designs.
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Cancellations & Refunds
Cancellations & Refunds
🧾 Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that plans can change, but due to the preparation and limited spots in our classes, we have the following cancellation policy in place:
Deposits:
A 50% deposit is required to secure your spot in any class or course. This deposit is non-refundable under all circumstances once paid.
Cancellations made 14 or more days before the start date:
You may cancel your registration and receive a refund for any amount paid beyond the 50% deposit.
Example: if you paid in full, you’ll receive 50% back.
Cancellations made 7–13 days before the start date:
No refunds are available, but we can offer a credit for the remaining 50% paid (excluding your deposit) to use toward a future class.
Cancellations made less than 7 days before the start date:
No refunds or credits can be issued, as materials and prep time have already been allocated. You are welcome to transfer your spot to a friend or family member at no additional cost.
Bundle Enrollments:
For multi-section or 12-week bundle registrations, the same policy applies per unstarted section. The initial deposit remains non-refundable.
Missed Classes:
Refunds or credits cannot be offered for missed classes. If space allows, we’ll do our best to provide a make-up session or a discounted seat in a future class.
Need More Studio Time?
Need extra time to sew or practice between classes? Add a Sew It Goes Studio Membership for access to machines, tools, and workspace during open-studio hours. Perfect if you don’t have a home sewing setup or want extra studio time to experiment and perfect your designs.
Sewing Club Membership
For individuals seeking additional sewing hours for their courses or a fully equipped studio for their sewing needs.
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