Pattern Making from a Garment Workshop
Learn how to recreate a favourite dress, top, skirt or pair of trousers in a new fabric or colour in this practical one-day workshop in Sydney.
This hands-on, non-sewing workshop focuses on creating a pattern from an existing garment without unpicking a single stitch. You will learn how to trace your garment accurately, preserve its original structure and prepare a cardboard block pattern for future sewing projects.
No prior pattern-making experience is needed, and beginners are welcome.
Course Content
- Accurately tracing a pattern from your chosen garment.
- Understanding key pattern-making principles, including grain lines and seam allowances.
- Adjusting patterns for fit, length and design details such as sleeves.
Schedule & Pricing
- Wednesday 27 May 2026, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM: $199, sold out.
- Saturday 11 July 2026, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM: $199.
Accessibility
- This class takes place in an upper-level room accessible by stairs only. The lift is currently out of service.
Details
You will learn
- Trace a pattern from an existing garment while maintaining its original structure.
- Apply accuracy techniques such as grain lines, seam allowances and careful measurement.
- Modify a pattern by adjusting fit, length or design details for future sewing projects.
You will get
- A cardboard block pattern of your chosen garment.
- Practical techniques for reproducing favourite clothes without unpicking them.
- Confidence to apply garment replication principles to future projects.
Appropriate for
Sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels who want to recreate a favourite garment. No prior pattern-making experience is required, and no sewing is done during class.
Preparation
What to bring
- One or two garments you would like to reproduce.
- Ruler, tape measure, pencils, eraser, marker pens, tracing wheel and pins.
- Paper and cardboard scissors, stapler, notebook, pen, water and snacks.
What to wear
Casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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