Introduction to Garment Sewing Skills: Pattern Prep - Understanding Patterns & Fabric
A beginner-level workshop covering body measurements, sewing patterns, sizing and fabric selection for future garment-making projects.
About this course
The workshop introduces the preparation involved in making clothes. Participants learn how to take accurate body measurements, read information on pattern envelopes and select a suitable pattern size. The course also examines fabric choice, helping participants assess which materials are appropriate for different garment projects. It is positioned as preparation for further garment-making workshops and is intended for learners who are confident using a sewing machine.
What you'll learn
- Take accurate body measurements for garment construction
- Interpret information provided on sewing pattern envelopes
- Choose an appropriate pattern size
- Select suitable fabrics for garment projects
Is this course right for you?
The course is presented as an introductory preparation workshop for learners moving towards clothesmaking. Although labelled Beginner in the catalogue metadata, the description places it before improver-level garment workshops and refers to participants who are confident with a sewing machine.
- Suitable preparation before progressing to garment-making workshops
- The course description is aimed at learners confident with a sewing machine
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
6 classes
Selected date
Mon 2 Nov 2026
14:00 – 17:00 • 1 day
£85
66 Essex Road, Angel
Sewing & Clothesmaking team
Book this class →Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
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2 Nov 2026 Monday | 14:00 - 17:00 | One-day class1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £85.00 | Book now |
23 Nov 2026 Monday | 14:00 - 17:00 | One-day class1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £85.00 | |
14 Jan 2027 Thursday | 10:00 - 13:00 | One-day class1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £85.00 | |
25 Jan 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 13:00 | One-day class1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £85.00 | |
11 Feb 2027 Thursday | 10:00 - 13:00 | One-day class1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £85.00 | |
15 Mar 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 13:00 | One-day class1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £85.00 |
Mon 23 Nov, 14:00 - 17:00
1 day1 dayMon 14:00£85Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher66 Essex RoadThu 14 Jan, 10:00 - 13:00
1 day1 dayThu 10:00£85Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher66 Essex RoadMon 25 Jan, 10:00 - 13:00
1 day1 dayMon 10:00£85Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher66 Essex RoadThu 11 Feb, 10:00 - 13:00
1 day1 dayThu 10:00£85Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher66 Essex RoadMon 15 Mar, 10:00 - 13:00
1 day1 dayMon 10:00£85Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher66 Essex Road