How to Make a Pattern from a Garment
Saturday, March 7, 10am - 3pm
Presented by Lisa Sanders
This intermediate workshop will cover how to make a pattern from an existing garment. It will include how to test the pattern to make sure that it is accurate by cutting and sewing a version in plain muslin. Participants bring a garment to copy. Due to space restrictions, a garment under 30" long would be best, such as an adult top, short skirt or short pants. Alternately, participants can bring an article of children's clothing if they prefer.
Some experience cutting and sewing a garment from a pattern or scratch is required.
Materials to bring:
- pencil, eraser and sharpener, or a mechanical pencil and eraser.
- ruler, ideally an 18 or 24" see thru ruler.
- french curve
- tracing wheel
- tape measure
- paper scissors
- muslin, about 2-3yards
- straight pins
- thread
- hand sewing needle
$50
Register online or in person prior to the workshop.
Lisa Sanders has worked in Fashion for 40 years, and has been sewing for over 60 years. She worked as a clothing designer for national brands for over 20 years. A recipient of the Bill Blass award at FIT in 1984, she has gone on to apply her extensive experience in crafting clothing from scratch for major retailers. She loves to share her knowledge and love of sewing by helping others develop their sewing and patternmaking skills. http://www.lisa-sanders.com
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updated 01/24/26