Start Patternmaking: Draft your own Personal Sloper (Plus-Size Exclusive)

*PLEASE NOTE: This workshop section is being offered exclusively for members of the plus-size community, because patternmaking is a body-conscious process and it has been my dream (as a petite-plus person myself) to offer a space where other plus-size sewists can work together to make patterns for our bodies without judgment. If you typically wear a size XL or above, this is for you! If not, please register for the other section for all bodies. The course is open to folks of all genders 18+.*

Curious about drafting your own sewing patterns? The best place to start is by creating a sloper, which is a set of basic block patterns that can be used as the foundation for infinite design variations.

In this weekend intensive course, professional patternmaker Ruby Gertz will guide students through her hybrid method of sloper development that combines flat patternmaking with draping in muslin for the fastest results and most optimal fit.

This class meets over one weekend, in person, on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2:30pm. The course will run with a minimum of 4 students, and is capped at 8 students.

$250 workshop fee includes both days, AND materials. Please bring a bagged lunch. You will want to wear or bring clothing to change into that is form-fitting for best results with measurement taking and draping on the body.

It is recommended that you have basic to intermediate sewing skills and a basic understanding of sewing patterns before taking this class.

Unfortunately, the studio is in the basement level of the building and not wheelchair accessible (though I am keeping my eyes open for a space that is fully accessible for future workshops).

Students who attend the course will have a first draft drape of a bodice, skirt, sleeve, and pant pattern by the end of the course. Skills and concepts covered include fit, grainline, ease, basic dart manipulation, seam allowance, and pattern trueing.