PATTERN MAKING WORKSHOPS
Sharing the skills to create without limits
Past workshops:
Draping Workshop, Bunbury Stirling Street Art Centre, Jan 2025
Draping: Starting with an image or sketch of a garment and draping the fabric directly onto the mannequin is a creative way to achieve the desired volume and silhouette. We use this drape to then create a paper pattern that is instantly closer to the design as it has been draped on the body which is the chosen size and proportion.
In my workshop you will create your own pattern for a garment by draping fabric, cutting and pinning it into shape, marking out the design and translating the drape into a paper pattern. This pattern that you will take home can be used for cutting and sewing up your final garment. There will be many demonstrations and tips along the way. Calico, paper, instruction booklet and fabric pen included.
Fibres West 2023
Fibres West is a not-for-profit association committed to nurturing inspiration, skill and creativity within the contemporary textiles community. A residential textile art conference at Muresk Institute, Western Australia. Five days of in-depth workshops, exhibitions, art bazaar and a textiles sale.
Creative Pattern Cutting and Draping - The Dress
Tailor’s Arm Workshop
Make a pair of Tailor’s arms for your mannequin. Tailor’s arms are very useful for draping, fitting and presenting your garments. They have long been used in by fashion industry professionals to better fit the sleeves of a shirt or jacket, or the straps of an off the shoulder dress, by giving you a realistic arm to fill the sleeve. We will be cutting and sewing a pair of arms in calico. Three sizes of arms available.
Express your interest by emailing info@paperclothcut.com
Introduction to Draping
Perth, Western Australia
SUNDAY 9TH JANUARY 2022
Hosted by Alice Cliff. This is a one-day workshop about draping fabric on the mannequin to create a deign which can be made into a pattern. An inspiring and fun way to learn about pattern making techniques and fashion design.
TAFTA INC PRESENTS
Geelong Fibre Forum 2022
TEXTILES AND FIBRE RETREAT
GEELONG GRAMMER SCHOOL, CORIO VICTORIA
Enjoy a weeklong workshop of your choice and create with like-minded people. The week includes a market and presentations from all teachers, a raffle and a last night party. Choose residential or non-residential.
Paper Cloth Cut Dress workshop. Fit a dress block and use that as a base to create two designs in your choice of fabric.
Maker & Smith 2021
Perth and Denmark, Western Australia
Maker and Smith are great supporters of the professional craft sector in WA. They showcase the work of great local and international makers through film, story-telling and masterclasses.
Couture Pattern Making : Create a professional pattern from an existing garment. Two-day workshop. Over the weekend you will learn the technique used in the fashion industry to make a pattern from an existing or vintage garment to create something new without unpicking or cutting up the original. Saturday 27th + Sunday 28th February. Camelot, Mosman Park.
Couture Pattern Making: Create a professional pattern from an existing jacket. Three-day workshop. Do you have a favourite jacket that you’d love to make a copy of? Or a jacket you wish had longer sleeves or just a bit more room in the bust? In this class you will learn the techniques used in the fashion industry to make a pattern from an existing or vintage garment to create something new without unpicking or cutting up the original. Thursday 4th, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th March. Bukeshla, Freemantle.
Couture Pattern Making: The Art of Draping. Two-day workshop. Starting with an image or sketch of a garment is a common way to work in luxury fashion and draping is a creative way to achieve a visual of the volume and silhouette. Create your own professional pattern for a garment by draping on the stand and translating the drape into a paper pattern. Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th March. Bukeshla, Freemantle.
Book via the website link above.
The Pilbara Fashion Festival 2021
The Junction Co. Port Hedland, Western Australia
Inside Fashion: Life working for a Big Fashion House. Presentation by Alice Cliff. Thursday 29th April, 6.30PM COURTHOUSE GALLERY+STUDIO
Repair + Up-cycle workshop. Bring your pre-loved clothes and fabric stash and we will re-work and repair them giving them longer life. This is a great way to use what clothing you have, combined with trims and treasures found to create something fresh to wear. Friday 30th April COURTHOUSE GALLERY+STUDIO
Maker Bootcamp Pattern Making. This is an exciting and intense two-day pattern making workshop for you to create your very own catwalk look for the Pilbara Fashion Runway Gala. Saturday 1st + Sunday 2nd May COURTHOUSE GALLERY+STUDIO