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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.
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Q: what do I need to bring?
a pencil, paper scissors, tape measure, we supply everything else and we have spares if you forget
Q: I sew put I don't pattern make, will I be able to undeeatnd this class?
100% this class is specifically designed for those that sew, use commercial patterns but are frustrated in them not fitting well, this class shows you how!
Q: how many people are in the class?
We take a maximum of 12 so everyone gets the attention you need.
Q: Are the teachers skilled and experinced?
We work in the industry full time as pattern makers for over 50 Australian fashion brands, we have over 30 years of experience to share in pattern making and garment construction,. NO gatekeeping here.
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A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 7 days before the class
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A: 6.5 hours, $275 - $325 per guest ($275 for Concession; $325 for Full Fee)
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Identify common pattern issues and how to fix them to fit you perfectly.
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Welcome to 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.
Fitting Technique - Adjusting a Bust Dart
Bust Adjustments
Understand bust darts and how to manipulate them to suit your shape
Move darts around the bodice for improved fit
How to measure correctly and transfer dart adjustments to your pattern
Fitting Technique - Cross Front Fit
Adjust bodices and dresses that are lifting or drooping at the hem
Fix bunching under the arm and understand what causes drag lines
Sleeve fixes and easy solutions for common issues
How to improve comfort and fit by adjusting your existing pattern
Adjust shoulder slope to suit your posture
Modify shoulder width for a personalised fit
Adjust the sleeve head for better alignment
Body Length Adjustments
Adjust bodices and dresses that are lifting or drooping at the hem
Fix bunching under the arm and understand what causes drag lines
Sleeve fixes and easy solutions for common issues
How to improve comfort and fit by adjusting your existing pattern
Pant Fix - Back Rise Adjustment
fix the plumbers crack!
learn how to balance the front and back rise of the crotch and get your pattern balanced
Pant Fix - Crotch Whisker
get rid of those pesky creases in your pants
- Understand bust darts and how to manipulate them to suit your shape
- Move darts around the bodice for improved fit
- How to measure correctly and transfer dart adjustments to your pattern
- Adjust bodices and dresses that are lifting or drooping at the hem
- Fix bunching under the arm and understand what causes drag lines
- Sleeve fixes and easy solutions for common issues
- How to improve comfort and fit by adjusting your existing pattern
- Adjust shoulder slope to suit your posture
- Modify shoulder width for a personalised fit
- Adjust the sleeve head for better alignment
- Beginner to intermediate sewists who have struggled with the fit of commercial patterns
- Home sewists wanting to understand why fitting problems occur and how to fix them
- Anyone who has experienced recurring fit issues and wants practical, expert-led solutions
- Sewists looking to build their knowledge of industry fitting techniques
- Gain insights into bust adjustments, including manipulating darts for a better fit
- Understand bodice adjustments to address hem lifting and arm bunching
- Learn sleeve fixes and techniques for comfortable adjustments
- Master crotch adjustments for well-fitted pants
- Explore shoulder modifications for personalised comfort
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Upcoming dates for Pattern Fitting and Customisation Workshop for Sewists
Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 7 Oct 2026, 11:45am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
3 upcoming dates between 10 Oct 2026 and 13 Feb 2027.
- Sat 10 Oct 2026, 9:30am-4pm
- Sat 14 Nov 2026, 9:30am-4pm
- Sat 13 Feb 2027, 9:30am-4pm
What you'll get
- Mock-ups of garments to demonstrate each technique
- Examples of ill-fitting and correctly fitted garments for reference
- Patternmaking paper and long rulers for class exercises
- Ongoing instructor support throughout the day
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Knowledge required
Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate. Some basic sewing knowledge is helpful, though prior experience with pattern adjustments is not required.
What to bring
If you have them, please bring: - Thread clippers or small scissors
- Pens, pencils and an eraser
- Notebook
- Small ruler (optional)
- Pins
FAQ
what do I need to bring?
a pencil, paper scissors, tape measure, we supply everything else and we have spares if you forget
I sew put I don't pattern make, will I be able to undeeatnd this class?
100% this class is specifically designed for those that sew, use commercial patterns but are frustrated in them not fitting well, this class shows you how!
how many people are in the class?
We take a maximum of 12 so everyone gets the attention you need.
Are the teachers skilled and experinced?
We work in the industry full time as pattern makers for over 50 Australian fashion brands, we have over 30 years of experience to share in pattern making and garment construction,. NO gatekeeping here.
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.
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