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During this course you will learn to take body measurements accurately and using these measurements draft a skirt block. You will make and fit the toile. Learn pattern adaptations and how to draft style lines to get the latest look for your own design before making a scaled pattern, adaptation exercises and producing a scaled skirt pattern your chosen design. NB: A requirement for this workshop is that you would have made skirts previously using a commercial pattern.

Drafting the skirt block Fitting of the toile and adjustments Pattern adaptations exercises Skirt design and fashion trends Cut a scaled pattern of your chosen design

(Do not buy any materials until your course is confirmed as running.)

Sewing machines are available but you may wish to bring your own (please ensure they are in good working order) A4 Ring binder & 12 plastic sleeves A4 lined and plain paper Paper glue Pen and HB pencil/rubber/sharpener and coloured pencils Calculator Set square/metre rule (if you have one) Sellotape/stapler/stapler remover (tutor can provide) 2 metre of medium weight calico Plain pattern paper Pre-prepared paper for the draft Fashion curves (if you have them)

The tutor will send you any additional guidance on the materials before the workshop.

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

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

You will need to bring a packed lunch and drinks for the day. Free car parking on site