Your Blocks : Your Designs - Block Adaptions for Garments

Hosted at the newly renovated venue The Old Nursery, Tottenham Green, London, N17

Tuesdays- 7th, 14th, 21st October, 4th, 11th, 18th November 10.00 - 16.00

Made your blocks? Now learn how to adapt them into your own design garments! There’s lots to learn, so join this 6-day pattern drafting extravaganza. The below being just some of the topics you can explore: 

Bodice dart manipulation - learn how to pivot and play with bust darts

Bodice block adaptions inc. button plackets, yokes, tucks, dart elimination

Skirt block adaptions inc. flared, gathered, pleated, button front

Trouser block adaptions inc. yokes, pockets, wide leg, tapering, zip fly

Sleeve block adaptions and cuffs inc. voluminous sleeves, deep contoured cuffs, shirt sleeve and cuff

Collar drafting inc. Peter Pan collar, two piece shirt collar, shawl collar

Who is it for:

*Beginners with some pattern drafting experience who want to progress
*Fashion students or designers needing a refresher on block adaption processes
*Hobbyists tired of commercial patterns and ready to make their own

With a maximum of 6 students in a class you will taught step by step with personalised guidance and feedback, by Petra, an experienced and nurturing fashion & textiles tutor.