Patternmaking Essentials Course
Take control of fit and design garments tailored to your body in this beginner-friendly Patternmaking Essentials course in Sydney. Ideal for confident home sewers, this hands-on class teaches you how to draft your own patterns using your personal measurements—moving beyond commercial sewing patterns.
You will create skirt, bodice and pant blocks using industry-standard methods, sewing calico toiles (prototype garments) to test and refine fit. Through guided fitting and adjustment, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how patterns translate into finished garments and how small changes affect shape and comfort.
By the end of the course, you’ll transfer your refined patterns onto durable cardboard blocks with seam allowances, hems and construction details—resulting in a set of reusable templates for future garment projects.
Course Outline
- Skirt Block: Take body measurements, draft a skirt block, construct and fit a toile, and finalise a cardboard block.
- Bodice Block: Draft and fit a bodice toile, refine adjustments, and transfer to a finished block.
- Pant Block: Draft pants using personal measurements, fit and adjust a toile, and complete a marked cardboard block.
- Refinement: Finalise all blocks and explore additional elements such as waistbands, sleeves or pockets.
Schedule & Pricing
- Typically delivered as four full-day sessions (9:30am–4:00pm) or eight evening sessions (6:00pm–9:00pm).
- Fees from $719 (subject to session and availability).
- Small class sizes for personalised guidance.
Venue Notes
- Located at Rozelle Campus, corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd.
- Upper-level room accessible by stairs only. Lift currently out of service.
- 30-minute lunch break for full-day classes; cafés nearby on Darling Street.
Details
You will learn
- Take accurate body measurements for pattern drafting
- Draft and fit skirt, bodice and pant blocks
- Adjust toiles to achieve better garment fit
You will get
- Personalised skirt, bodice and pant cardboard blocks
- Individual guidance in a small class setting
- Stronger understanding of garment fit and construction
Appropriate for
Confident home sewers and sewing enthusiasts comfortable using a sewing machine and constructing basic garments.
Preparation
What to bring
- 5m calico (150cm wide) or 7m (115cm wide)
- Basic sewing kit including scissors, pins, needles and thread
- Measuring tools, notebook, markers and glue stick
What to wear
Closed-in shoes required
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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