Feeling intimidated by the thought of tackling trousers?
You’re not alone!
Some of my most asked questions are about how to draft your dream trousers.
How to add pleats, waistbands that actually fit, fly details, create fun and interesting shapes and how you even go about putting your dream design onto paper.
That’s why I’ve created this six week course, teaching you exactly how to take your trouser block and transform it into something completely new!
Tired of courses that teach a flashy technique, but not how to apply what you’ve learnt to your everyday sewing and pattern cutting?
I’m a firm believer that online courses need to give you more than just a simple how to video!
15th of April 2024 – 27th of May 2024
This is a live course, run over specific dates, using a mixture of live Zoom sessions and recorded video tutorials.
Why do we love a live course?
This is where we all meet, go through some tips on what to expect and how to approach your learning over the next six weeks.
*After the session students will be given access to the course videos & notes. And asked to complete Module 1: Key Skills
It’s time for any questions that you have about module 1 and an introduction to the next module.
*After the session students will be asked to complete Module 2: Exploring Silhouettes.
Module 2 taught you a how to draft a range a new silhouettes, now it’s time for any questions and thoughts that you have. As well as an introduction to the next module.
*After the session students will be asked to complete Module 3: Creating Details.
Module 3 taught you how to add a bunch of fun details to your pattern. This session is where we discuss your questions and thoughts and begin to think about combining everything you’ve learnt so far!
*After the session students will be asked to complete Module 4: Combining Your Skills.
By this point you’ve mastered your basic skills, are pro at changing silhouettes and can add details to your trousers.
You’ve also followed along with me, drafting my favourite trousers and bringing together everything you’ve learnt in one design.
Now it’s time to start designing your own trousers!
*After the session students will be asked to design their own trousers using the guides provided.
This is your class project check in. Share your design with the class and ask any questions that you have about drafting the pattern for it.
*After the session students will be asked to draft the pattern for their trouser design.
Our final session together is where you share your finished project with the class. You’ll share your design and pattern, and any lessons learnt along the way!
Hello! I’m Kate, a professional pattern cutter and creator of Project Patterns.
The last ten years of my life have been spent making patterns for some of the top designers in London.
I’ve seen my creations on catwalks, royals and red carpets.
It’s been amazing! And now I want to share my knowledge and love of pattern cutting with the world so that everyone can create their dream clothes.
I love pattern cutting and honestly believe that anyone can learn to draft their own patterns, and have some fun at the same time!
This course is for you if:
Nope! This course is perfect for beginners and students who have some basic knowledge already.
We’ll cover your basic skills as well as more complex ideas and details.
Yes! This course has 7 live Q&A session where you have direct access to me and are welcome to pick my brain and ask as many questions as you want!
No problem! All the live sessions are recorded and a link to watch the recording is sent to all students after the session takes place.
Yes! At checkout you can select from two payment plan options:
1. Paypal “Pay in 3” option allows you to split the payment over 3 instalments over 3 months.
2. Klarna “Pay in 3” option allows you to split the payment over 3 instalments over 3 months.
Simply go through the check out process to find these options.
You can also pay in full using credit cards, Paypal, Gpay and Apple pay.
You have life-time access to the whole course so you can come back and revisit any of the lessons in the future.
This course comes with half scale trouser blocks for you to practice with. You’ll find them as downloads in the course that can be printed on an A4 printer at home.
They are the perfect size for practicing and playing around with. It removes the pressure and paper wastage that comes with full scale drafting. Plus it’s quicker…always a bonus!
And of course, all the skills you learn in this course can be applied to full scale blocks too.
