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Sewing - Block Pattern Making - Skirts

Course code: P02775

Subject area: Homecrafts

Study level: Part Time

Course level:

Course details

Course time:

10:00 - 16:00

Days of week:

Saturday

Course date:

11th Oct 2025 - 11th Oct 2025

Course location:

Cheney School

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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This Saturday workshop covers all aspects of flat pattern cutting to enable you to draft a skirt block using your body measurements. You will make and fit a toile and learn pattern adaptations (i.e. how to insert panels, pleats, gathers, flares, godets, flounces etc.).

During this workshop you will learn to take body measurements accurately and using these measurements draft a skirt block. A toile is made, and the fit checked before a skirt pattern is cut of your chosen design. You will design and draft a pattern for your skirt. As a minimum requirement you should confident in making skirts from a commercial pattern.

1. Drafting the skirt block2. Fitting of the toile and adjustments 3. Pattern adaptations exercises 4. Skirt design and fashion trends5. Cut the pattern for your chosen design

Sewing machines are available but you are welcome to bring your own. Items to bring with you: (Do not buy any materials until your course is confirmed as running)A4 Ring binder and 12 plastic sleevesA4 lined and plain paperPaper gluePen and HB pencil/rubber/sharpener and coloured pencilsCalculatorSet square/metre rule (if you have one)Sellotape/stapler/stapler remover (tutor can provide)1.5 metres of medium weight calicoPlain pattern paper (can be purchased from tutor)Fashions curves (if you have them)Please collect ideas/suggestions for skirts cut out from magazines

Basic sewing equipment:Calico, paper and embroidery scissors, colour-headed pins, hand sewing needles, tape measure, tailors chalk, marking pen.

Specialist pattern cutting equipment and books will be made available by the tutor for use during the course.

What next?
You will be able to use the skills, knowledge and techniques you have learnt and apply them to drafting more advanced blocks and patterns. It is possible to enrol on other block courses or sign up for a Dressmakers Improvers course.
Oxfordshire Adult Learning offer a wide range of similar workshops and courses, please check our website for further information.
Entry criteria
This course is suitable for learners who have successfully completed a skirt or dress using a commercial pattern and have an interest in design and pattern making.
Fee information
Additional costs:(a) Pre-prepared paper for the draft £2 payable at the first session.(b) Spare pattern paper £1 per metre, pattern card £4 per sheet (optional) and (c) medium calico £4.80 per metre. (Also available to purchase from the tutor)

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£57.60

19+ Reduced Fee:

£28.80

Learning & method assessment
As this is a not accredited informal methods of assessment will be used, such as, observations, self-assessment, question & answer, practical exercises and 1:1s with the tutor.
To track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.

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