Private Beginner Pattern Making Workshop

Fun beginner pattern-making workshop with an international designer.



3 hours Class size 7 to 10 guests    

  $175 ($20 per class surcharge applies for private classes)

Alleviate fears as a novice by immersing yourself in the world of pattern-making and design under the guidance of a seasoned international designer known for their work with renowned brands.
Start off with a 3-hour private session and decide if you wish to continue with further sessions.
Discuss a preferred date/time before payment is made.
In this engaging garment construction workshop in Brisbane/SE Qld, you will learn the intricacies of creating your very own sample (Toile is the French name for a sample) through our
  • Step 1 Fit Model Analysis (3-hour session)
  • Step 2 Basic Bodice Block (3-hour session)
  • Step 3 Basic Skirt Block (3-hour session)
  • Step 4 Basic Trouser Block (3-hour session)
The beginner pattern-making series requires no prior experience; however, the fit model analysis workshop must be completed before attending the Block development workshop to progress through to the follow-up pattern-making block workshops such as basic bodice block classes.
During this 3-hour session, you will:
  • Develop your toile/sample using bodice blocks based on your measurements
  • Receive insights on fit model analysis (fitting room model, not a fitness model)
  • Gain valuable skills from an exclusive how-to manual
With a warm and welcoming approach, you'll be introduced to the use of measurements and the preparation needed for basic bodice block creation. This workshop is an essential step for those interested in designing their clothes or exploring the art of pattern-making.
At the end of the workshop, you will proudly take home your creations, a completed workbook, blocks, and a sample.
Get ready for a transformative experience delving into the fundamentals of pattern-making and design.
  • Work directly with an international designer
  • Participate in a hands-on class
Embrace this activity to delve into your creativity and ignite your passion for fashion design.
Knowledge required:
  • Beginner to intermediate sewing skills
  • Basic math skills
Suitable for:
Adults and kids (minimum 10 years old).
Please note:
  • An adult must accompany children under 13 or anyone requiring a carer.
  • Observing adults attend for free.
Included in this workshop: tape measure & a how-to workbook created by Fashion Student Online, calico, brown paper, and a goodie bag.
For this workshop, you will need:
  • Bring yourself for measuring.
  • Pen/paper for taking notes.
  • Sewing machine or rent one of ours.
$175.00 for this 3-hour workshop
Location: Your place or ours?
If you are based in SE Qld, our teacher may be able to come to you for private tuition, day and time by negotiation.
If the workshop is to be completed in your home, a minimum of 4 consecutive weeks ($175 per week) of Pattern making to be agreed to. A minimum of 1 person or bring a friend. Each person to pay the workshop fee as this covers equipment costs.
Our workshop location to be confirmed.
A minimum of 8 for the workshop to proceed with a maximum of 15 in the room/space for this workshop. This is a perfect event for any buddy artist young or young at heart wishing to broaden their natural creative talent.
What you'll get
What you'll get:
Completed fit model analysis size guide base around your measurements. Later you will develop blocks and toiles from the completed basic bodice block in calico. You may later wish to use this to create basic blocks if you choose to attend a follow-up lesson. This will form part of the block development series.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
For this workshop, you will need to bring your self, pen / paper for taking notes. Fabric scissors & sewing kit.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Sewing Machine Hire ($20)
  • Industry standard sewing kit ($30)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Suitable for

This class is great for a birthday or hens party.

Location

Your teacher can travel within 20 kms of Beenleigh, to a venue of your choice.

Private Beginner Pattern Making Workshop location
Related reviews



This is one of our newer classes, but here's what guests say about ClassBento's other Sewing and Embroidery classes:

ClassBento loader icon
Your teacher

Fashion Student
Fashion Student


Fashion Student
Hey everyone
Thanks for stopping by. I'm a tea drinking, dog & cat obsessed fashion teacher by day… by night a mummy to a cartwheeling 10 year dance, sport & YouTube loving tween. Plus a loving daughter to a beautiful mum recently diagnosed with early stages dementia.
Devastated is an understatement.
My mum taught me everything I knew about sewing for most of my life. Until I started working with exclusive brands. Because her skills were so highly sort after I wanted to learn the art of pattern making & drafting garments from measurements.
Fast forward 30 years and now I’m teaching these skills to students in VET. Teaching as a profession since 2013.
My career in this industry started officially in grade 11 (1991) in West End at a Fashion Agency, side note is a grew up looking at her sew from home in bouncer in the mid 70s in Daisy Hill. Studied Couture at Tafe then landed a fantastic posting at Triumph International as a textile / fabric librarian. After this I magically gained an enviable position as head textile designer at a knitting mill in Browns plains. Travelling the world researching ideas & trends. Drawing everyday.
This led me to a position of garment designer for manufacturer in Brisbane.
From this, I courageously decided to move overseas working for brands such as Ted Baker, ASOS.com, Top Shop, Selfridges and more in London. I learnt so much here.
After 4 years I moved back to Australia and with the desire to teach. Which I’ve been doing with in my business Fashion Student.
My love is creativity and daydreaming. However this industry is a business which I completely understand. It’s changing and I’m hoping the wider community will allow for positive more sustainable options.
The workshops I have available are unique to me as I’ve been writing qualifications for the past 8 years.
I truly hope you enjoy them as much as I’ve enjoyed creating the.


When you book Private Beginner Pattern Making Workshop on ClassBento, you'll 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
2025-11-28 15:00:00
V48I01Z33L 34c052b7f77f35dccea660a6ce51910d production brisbane Brisbane QLD AU brisbane