Pattern Making to Copy a Garment
3 hours | Up to 1 participants
$360
Learn how to replicate your favourite clothes
Have a dress, top, or trousers you wish you could clone? In this private class, we’ll show you how to make a sewing pattern from an existing item of clothing, without pulling it apart.
You’ll learn how to trace around your garment to create a pattern, add seam allowances, and get the confidence to recreate it again and again. Whether it’s a vintage piece, your comfiest pair of trousers, or a favourite top you want in every colour, we’ll guide you through the process step by step.
This is a relaxed, beginner-friendly session for anyone who wants to learn the basics of DIY pattern making without diving into technical drafting. You’ll leave with a reusable pattern and the skills to do it again at home.
Please note: This class doesn’t include sewing the garment on the day, it’s all about learning how to create the pattern. If you’d like to sew it afterwards, we recommend booking a follow-up class.
Project: Create a pattern to copy a garment you love
What you'll learn
- How to trace and replicate your favourite clothing item without unpicking it
- Adding seam allowances and grainlines correctly
- Creating a basic paper pattern that’s ready to sew
- Tips for choosing suitable fabrics for your replicated garment
- How to transfer details like darts, pleats, hems and curves
- Best practices for laying out garments to trace accurately
- Use of our pattern-making tools and equipment
- Large tables and a comfortable space for accurate tracing
- Pattern paper to create your pattern
- One-on-one support from a skilled pattern making instructor
- A spacious, dedicated workstation set up just for you
- Complimentary tea, coffee, water, and cookies
- A comfortable and inspiring studio environment in Redfern
- This class is open to adults aged 18+
- Participants need to have completed our Sewing For Beginners class, Intro to Garment Making, and Intro to Sewing Tops/Dresses. If you’ve developed your sewing skills elsewhere, you’ll need to have successfully sewn at least two garments following a commercial pattern and feel confident with your sewing.
- We welcome all genders and identities in our inclusive space.
- This is a private 3 hour session
- Bring the garment with you
- It’s easy to underestimate how long pattern making takes, especially for more detailed garments. While most patterns can be completed within the 3-hour session, complex designs may require multiple bookings to finish. If you’re unsure how long your garment might take, feel free to send us a photo before booking. We’ll be happy to give you a rough guide on what to expect.
- This is a pattern making session, not a sewing class – the focus is on creating a pattern from your garment, not constructing the final piece. In rare cases where the pattern is completed early, we’re happy to provide calico for toiling so you can begin testing your pattern. If you’ve already chosen fabric for your garment, feel free to bring it along – even if you don’t use it in this session, your teacher can advise on its suitability.
- If you’re unsure if your project is suitable, just reach out and we’ll chat it through
- Closed-toe shoes are recommended for your safety
- You’re welcome to bring your own sewing machine, or use one of ours. If you’re bringing your own machine, it must either be brand new or have been serviced within the last 12 months by a reputable sewing machine technician.
- Our studio unfortunately isn’t wheelchair accessible. We’re sorry for the inconvenience.
Due to high demand and limited class sizes, all bookings are final and non-refundable. We’re happy to reschedule your booking as long as it meets the conditions below:
- Rescheduling with more than 7 days’ notice: free of charge
- Rescheduling with less than 7 days’ notice: $50 per person rescheduling fee
- Rescheduling with less than 24 hours’ notice: no reschedule or refund available
Click here to read our full cancellation & rescheduling policy.
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Sydney's Creatives
Had a great time in class today! Everything was easy to understand, and the tutor was fantastic. Already looking ahead to the next one!
Tamati Cribb
Absolutely enjoyed the Sewing for Beginners class! Coming into the class, I was nervous at first, but Sophie made it so easy. I appreciate her detailed explanations of the machine and pointers, and her advice on buying a machine was super helpful. Highly recommend for anyone starting their sewing journey!
Brenda W
I cannot recommend Sydney Creative highly enough. I had the most incredible sewing class today. Sophie was so encouraging, and gave excellent and clear guidance. She gave me just what I needed and let me take it the rest of the way. She’s a fabulous teacher and is so passionate about her craft. Also, the space is lovely. I’m already planning my next class. If you’re considering doing a class with Sophie and Sydney Creative, do it, do it, do it!
Rakhi Swales
This was such a wonderful learning experience!!! Sophie was amazing!!!
Mary Musolino
What a great class. Learnt a hell of a lot. The class was fun and easy to follow. I will now get into my sewing at home. Thank you Sophie.
John Baker
I did the beginners sewing class on Saturday and it was great fun, the teacher Danni was really friends and clear with her instructions. If anyone can teach me to sew, they are amazing! I can’t wait to come back and do the earrings and pizza class. Thank you!
Josie Brooks
