22nd June 10am-5pm

Taught by Moyna

Have a favourite piece of clothing you wish you could recreate? In this practical one-day workshop, you'll learn how to make a pattern from an existing garment—without taking it apart—so you can sew it again and again.

Whether it’s the perfect-fit top, a well-loved dress, or your go-to skirt, this workshop will show you how to capture the shape, style, and construction details and turn them into a pattern you can use at home.

What to Expect

This workshop is perfect for dressmakers who are comfortable with sewing garments and want to expand their skills. You’ll work with guidance from an experienced tutor to:

• Choose a suitable garment to copy (you'll get advice ahead of time)

• Trace and transfer the key shapes and construction lines

• Learn techniques to copy more complex elements like darts, pleats, or facings

• Add seam allowances, notches, and construction notes

• Create a muslin (toile) to test the pattern, if time allows

This is a hands-on, skill-building day that’s perfect for levelling up your dressmaking abilities. You’ll leave with a self-drafted pattern and the knowledge to recreate one of your favourite wardrobe pieces at home.

What’s Included

• Expert tuition and one-to-one support

• Use of studio equipment and tools

• Printed guidance to take home

• Tea, coffee, and biscuits throughout the day

What You’ll Need to Bring

• A garment you'd like to copy (guidance provided when you book)

• Basic sewing tools if you have them (we’ll also have studio supplies)

• Fabric for a muslin, if you’d like to test your pattern

• Lunch (or you can visit one of Crouch End’s local cafe or shops)

Who This Course is For

This workshop is for confident sewists with dressmaking experience. While we won’t be sewing the final garment in class, you’ll gain a valuable skill and go home with a pattern you can use again and again