An in-person class with Cal Patch

Mar 5, 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:30-4:30pm

Learn how to take a simple pattern and adjust every design element to make different styles of garments.

Once you have a sewing pattern you like, it can become the foundation for infinite variations by using pattern “hacks”. A simple pattern for a pullover top can become a hoodie, a jacket, a dress, a sweatshirt, a tunic, a jumper, a t-shirt, a smock… whatever you envision. Add seams, gathers, flare, pleats, collars, cowls, hoods, cuffs, plackets, yokes, facings or other design details, and you’ll see that there really are no limits!

You may have drafted your own boxy top pattern in a previous class with Cal, or one of her online workshops, or you can bring a purchased pattern (listed below) to use as your starting point. We suggest that you have made at least one muslin or test garment from the pattern in advance, to confirm you are happy with the fit or size chosen. Cal will demonstrate a variety of pattern manipulation techniques, and then you can apply some of them to design one or more variations. Before you know it, you’ll have a closet full of handmade clothes!

Note: This is purely a pattern drafting workshop; we will not be doing any sewing in class.

Special Skills
A basic knowledge of sewing and garment construction is essential to understanding the concepts and techniques taught in this class

Supply List
• Pattern for simple top (see list below)*
• Pad or roll of paper, at least 14″ wide (can be newsprint, drawing paper, etc). 18″ x 24″ is a great size for a pad.
• Notebook
• Pencil, eraser, sharpener
• Ruler (18″ x 2″ clear sewing ruler is best)
• Tape measure
• Paper scissors
• Clear tape

*Please use one of the following patterns:
Boxy Tee/Drapy Tunic: drafted in a previous class with Cal, or from her online video class, or tutorial found on her website (NOTE: please just do the simple version without the seam and pocket): https://calpatch.com
Lou Box Top https://www.sewdiy.com/shop/lou-box-top-pdf-pattern
Fen Top https://fancytigercrafts.com/products/fen-pdf-pattern
All Well Box Top https://www.etsy.com/listing/713038843/all-well-box-top-sewing-pattern-hacking
Wiksten Shift Top https://shopwiksten.com/products/womens-modern-shift-dress-top-sewing-pattern
Maya Top https://www.etsy.com/listing/206020747/pdf-maya-dress-and-top-sewing-pattern
Shirt No. 1 https://shop.100actsofsewing.com/products/100-acts-of-sewing-shirt-no-1-sewing-pattern

Limited pre-class work required.