X (Twitter)
5k followers
3k followers
verified_user Money-back guarantee
$275 - $325
ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
Please choose a time
Please choose a date and time by clickingtapping the dropdown menu (that's just to the left of the button you clicked), before clicking the 'Buy' button.
Nearby stores
Done!
We've added you to the waitlist for this class - we'll automatically notify you via email when new dates become available.
How Afterpay works
Please note: Afterpay is not available on bookings of over $1,000, and on certain classes.
Book now, pay later
With Zip, you can book now to ensure you don't miss out on the date you like, and pay later, interest free (nothing to pay today).
Just proceed to the checkout, and use the "Zip" option for payment.
Over 800,000 Australians use Zip. Learn more about Zip.
Request a class
Pick time(s) that suit you, and ask any questions
reply
We'll respond via email & text message
(with a booking link), usually by the next business day
Select a time
Pick a time on
ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
How can we help?
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 10 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 6.5 hours, $275 - $325 per guest ($275 for Concession; $325 for Full Fee)
The Pattern Making Class usually responds
by the next business day
Please enter your name
Please enter a valid email
Your teacher won't see this
Please enter a message
You did not pass the Captcha test. Please click the button to try again
done Thanks, we'll be in touch
Need a thoughtful gift idea?
card_giftcard Gift an experienceMaking the Bodice Block Class: Drafting with Your Measurements
ClassBento donates
with every booking to
6.5 hours
1 to 8 guests
$275 - $325
($275 for Concession; $325 for Full Fee)
(Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)
What you'll do
redeem
Get 15% off gift cards, using the code GIFTING15 in the checkout.
Offer ends soon.
arrow_right_alt arrow_downward
Welcome to the Studio
Arrive at the North Melbourne studio to a workspace already set up with pattern paper, worksheets and drafting tools, ready for a full day of hands-on learning.
Set Up Your Tool Kit
Get familiar with your pattern paper, rulers and step-by-step worksheets - everything you need to start drafting is provided and laid out before you begin.
Draft the Bodice Block
Follow guided worksheets to draft your first fitted bodice block using industry-standard measurements, learning the professional formulas as you go.
Draft the Sleeve Block
Build a matching sleeve block and see how it works together with the bodice armhole you've just drafted.
Take Your Own Measurements
After lunch, learn to take your own accurate body measurements - the same ones professional pattern makers use.
Draft Your Personal Block
Apply the techniques from the morning session to your own measurements, creating a bodice and sleeve block made just for you.
Take Home Your Own Pattern Blocks
Leave with a personalised bodice and sleeve block, comprehensive handouts, and the skills to keep drafting at home.
- Learn how to take the correct measurements for drafting a fitted bodice block and sleeve
- Understand the industry measurements used in professional pattern making
- Draft a fitted bodice block using guided worksheets
- Learn the formulas and drafting techniques used in professional pattern making
- Draft a sleeve block to accompany the bodice block
- Understand how sleeve drafting relates to the bodice armhole
- Apply the drafting method using your own measurements
- Create a personalised bodice and sleeve block for future garment development.
- Home sewers wanting better-fitting garments
- Fashion students learning pattern making
- Designers wanting to create their own garment patterns
- Anyone curious about professional pattern drafting methods
celebration
info
This class is not available for purchase
What you'll get
- Comprehensive handouts for future reference
- Pattern making paper and drafting worksheets
- Large rulers and essential drafting equipment
- Instructor support throughout the day
See available dates or Gift
See booking options
Knowledge required
No advanced pattern making knowledge is required, but some familiarity with sewing and garment construction will be helpful.
What to bring
If you have them, please bring:- Thread clippers or small scissors
- Pens, pencils and an eraser
- Notebook
- Small ruler
- Pins
Your teacher
The Pattern Making Class was founded by Glen Rollason and Scott Bowring, who together bring more than 55 years of experience across fashion design, pattern making and garment production.Scott has spent over 30 years working with Australian and international fashion brands including Sussan, Myer, Brooksfield and Cameo the Label, while managing large-scale production in China. Glen is an RMIT Fashion Design graduate and lectured there for 21 years across undergraduate and Masters programs. Early in his career he worked in the pattern room at Chanel, later winning Melbourne Fashion Festival's Young Designer of the Year for his labels ROLLASON and RUDEBOY.Together they run RB Patterns, Melbourne's leading freelance design and technical consulting studio. Their clients include Country Road, Camilla & Marc, Wrangler, Portmans, Perri Cutten and A.Emery, as well as organisations including Emirates, ACMI and the National Gallery of Australia.The Pattern Making Class was created to give aspiring makers access to practical, industry-current skills without committing to a full fashion degree. Every class is taught using the same methods Glen and Scott apply daily in professional practice, helping students build confidence through real-world techniques that are relevant, accurate and immediately useful.
Gift this artisan class
With our gift card, they can book this class at a time that suits them.
They can also choose from our 15,000+ other classes.
redeem Gifting optionsGift this class
check
Your recipient chooses the date
check
Also usable on ClassBento's 15,000+ other
classes
check
Happiness guaranteed, or your money back
check
Valid for 3 years
Book on ClassBento and enjoy exclusive perks:
-
Earn loyalty points
-
Money-back guarantee* for peace of mind
-
Local support from our Sydney-based team, rated 5 stars by customers
-
Public liability insurance included for your protection
-
ClassBento donates $1 to Dementia Australia with every paid booking
Join waitlist
Get updated when new dates for this class become available.
Unsubscribe any time.
Unsubscribe any time.
E.g. 'Sunday mornings', 'October', etc. We will still email you about other new dates
Please don't include your contact details in this field
