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1 Hour Tuition
Try a taster session before you commit to a longer course. Redeemable against programmes A, B, C, and D.
Please confirm a suitable date by emailing moni@patterncuttingdeconstructed prior to purchase.
ABOUT YOUR CLASS
The lesson can take place online, in person - at my studio in central London, or at your home. Home lessons will incur travel expenses
You will receive an invitation containing the meeting ID & password for entry, please do not share your private login details with others.
The lesson must take place on a secure wifi connection.
The lesson will be recorded and shared with you.
Lessons must take place in a suitable location such as a kitchen, living room, or office with sufficient space to accommodate a table for the flat pattern-cutting sessions.Quantity
PDF PCD Pattern Cutting Handbook
1 reviewsThe PCD pattern cutting handbook is packed with tips and essential information to aid your pattern making journey. Everything from how to use a Patternmaster, the Do's & Don'ts of pattern cutting, size graded blocks and QR coded video tutorials. Use it with your copy of the Winifred Aldrich book.
The newly developed Dart Manipulator tool is also included for you to print out. Use it to make a selection of dart placements on the bodice block.View more details...
1-2-1 Taster Session. Industrial Pattern Cutting
I know that for some people it's a big ask to commit to a one-to-one tuition program, so I've created a special taster session for you.
It's a one hour class which focuses on an introduction to industrial flat pattern cutting and covers equipment and a selection of exercises on dart manipulation. This mini session is also a fantastic way for us to work together, and make sure that we click.
The cost of this session will be deducted from any selected programme.View more details...SelectQuantity
All Levels Cut & Spread™ Pattern Making Kit. Woven & Jersey TOPS
Make six tops from the full kit. Progress from beginner, to intermediate and finish with more confident advanced pattern drafting. The beginners tops focus on simple diagonal design lines and 3-d inserts. Intermediate progresses the design lines to create panelled tucks. Confident is all about creating draped patterns on the flat.
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Beginners Cut & Spread™ Pattern Making Kit. Woven TOPS
Learn how to make two beginners patterns that feature design lines, 3-d front sections and two set-in sleeves. Our step-by-step pattern making, gives you the artistic freedom to create contemporary design.
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Intermediate Cut & Spread™ Pattern Making Kit. Woven TOPS
Learn how to make two intermediate patterns. Graphic features one section of diagonal front tucks. Cut & Spread features three sections of diagonal front tucks. Our step-by-step pattern making, gives you the artistic freedom to create contemporary design.
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UK Royal Mail Tracked 48 with signature
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Confident Cut & Spread™ Pattern Making Kit. Jersey TOPS
Learn how to make two asymmetric patterns. I call the process flat draping as you will reduce the block pattern to create one that's suitable for jersey, slash and spread the new pattern and create drape on one side. The draped designs are to be made in jersey and are cut on the bias. Step-by-step pattern making, giving the artistic freedom to create contemporary design.
SHIPPING:
UK Royal Mail Signed For
Europe & International Tracked and signedView more details...Quantity
PDF Cut & Spread™ All Levels Kit. Woven & Jersey TOPS.
Make six tops from the full kit. Progress from beginner, to intermediate and finish with more confident advanced pattern drafting. The beginners tops focus on simple diagonal design lines and 3-d inserts. Intermediate progresses the design lines to panelled tucks. Confident is all about creating draped patterns on the flat.
Our kit includes Downloadable files with the following:
• QR coded instructions for making 6 tops
• 4 x sleeves
• Dress Block A1 copy shop PDF file.
A4/Letter print at home PDF file.
Please print at 100%
• 1/2 scale blockView more details...
PDF Beginners Cut & Spread™ Pattern Making Kit. Woven TOPS.
Learn how to make two beginners patterns that feature design lines, 3-d front sections and two set-in sleeves. Our step-by-step pattern making, gives you the artistic freedom to create contemporary design.
Our kit includes Downloadable files with the following:
• QR coded Instructions for making 2 tops
• 2 x sleeves
• Dress Block A1 copy shop PDF file.
A4/Letter print at home PDF file.
Please print at 100%
• 1/2 scale blockView more details...
PDF Intermediate Cut & Spread™ Pattern Making Kit. Woven TOPS.
Learn how to make two intermediate patterns. Graphic features one section of diagonal front tucks. Cut & Spread features three sections of diagonal front tucks. Our step-by-step pattern making, gives you the artistic freedom to create contemporary design.
Our kit includes Downloadable files with the following:
• QR coded instruction cards for making 2 tops
• 2 x sleeves
• Dress Block A1 copy shop PDF file.
A4/Letter print at home PDF file.
Please print at 100%
• 1/2 scale blockView more details...
PDF Confident Cut & Spread™ Pattern Making Kit. Jersey TOPS.
Learn how to make two asymmetric patterns. I call the process flat draping as you will reduce the block pattern to create one that's suitable for jersey, slash and spread the new pattern and create drape on one side. The draped designs are to be made in jersey and are cut on the bias. Step-by-step pattern making, giving the artistic freedom to create contemporary design.
Our kit includes Downloadable files with the following:
• QR coded instruction cards for making 2 items
• Dress Block A1 copy shop PDF file.
A4/Letter print at home PDF file.
Please print at 100%
• 1/2 scale blockView more details...
PDF Chameleon Dress Pattern & Four Sleeves Pattern Making Kit
This sewing pattern will show you how to create a simple ‘every-woman’ style dress which you can then embellish with a choice of four statement sleeves in a range of complexity. The dress is called the Chameleon as it’s the perfect base for pattern hacking. The pattern making sleeve kit features the four sleeve designs that draw from the Japanese art of paper folding, origami.
Size 10 - 24
Level:
Chameleon Dress - Beginner
Victoriana - Beginner
Morigami - Intermediate
The Lantern - Advanced
Caldera - AdvancedView more details...
PDF Chameleon Dress Pattern & Caldera Sleeve Pattern Making Kit
This sewing pattern will show you how to create a simple ‘every-woman’ style dress which you can then embellish with a choice of statement sleeves in a range of complexity. The dress is called the Chameleon as it’s the perfect base for pattern hacking. The pattern making sleeve kit features the Caldera sleeve in a design that draws from the Japanese art of paper folding, origami.
Sizes 10 - 24
Level:
Chameleon Dress - Beginner
Caldera Sleeve - AdvancedView more details...
PDF Chameleon Dress Pattern & The Lantern Sleeve Pattern Making Kit
This sewing pattern will show you how to create a simple ‘every-woman’ style dress which you can then embellish with a choice of statement sleeves in a range of complexity. The dress is called the Chameleon as it’s the perfect base for pattern hacking. The pattern making sleeve kit features The Lantern sleeve in a design that draws from the Japanese art of paper folding, origami.
Size 10 - 24
Level:
Chameleon Dress - Beginner
The Lantern Sleeve - AdvancedView more details...
PDF Chameleon Dress Pattern & Morigami Sleeve Pattern Making Kit
This sewing pattern will show you how to create a simple ‘every-woman’ style dress which you can then embellish with a statement sleeve. The dress is called the Chameleon as it’s the perfect base for pattern hacking. The pattern making sleeve kit features the Morigami sleeve in a design that draws from the Japanese art of paper folding, origami.
Sizes 10 - 24
Level:
Chameleon Dress - Beginner
Morigami Sleeve - IntermediateView more details...
PDF Chameleon Dress Pattern & Victoriana Sleeve Pattern Making Kit
This dress sewing pattern and sleeve pattern making kit will show you how to sew a simple ‘every-woman’ style dress which you can then embellish with a statement sleeve. The dress is called the Chameleon as it’s the perfect base for pattern hacking. The pattern making sleeve kit features the Victoriana sleeve design that’s inspired by a vintage Victorian jacket.
Size 10 - 24
Level:
Chameleon Dress - Beginner
Victoriana Sleeve - BeginnerView more details...
Chameleon Dress & Four Sleeves PDF Sewing Pattern
This sewing pattern will show you how to create a simple ‘every-woman’ style dress which you can then embellish with a choice of four statement sleeves in a range of complexity. The dress is called the Chameleon as it’s the perfect base for pattern hacking. The four sleeve designs draw from the Japanese art of paper folding, origami.
Size 10 - 24
Level:
Chameleon Dress - Beginner
Victoriana - Beginner
Morigami - Intermediate
The Lantern - Advanced
Caldera - AdvancedView more details...
Chameleon Dress & Caldera Sleeve PDF Sewing Pattern
This sewing pattern will show you how to create a simple ‘every-woman’ style dress which you can then embellish with a choice of four statement sleeves in a range of complexity. The dress is called the Chameleon as it’s the perfect base for pattern hacking. The fCaldera sleeve design draws from the Japanese art of paper folding, origami.
Size 10 - 24
Level:
Chameleon Dress - Beginner
Caldera - AdvancedView more details...
Chameleon Dress & The Lantern Sleeve PDF Sewing Pattern
This sewing pattern will show you how to create a simple ‘every-woman’ style dress which you can then embellish with a choice of four statement sleeves in a range of complexity. The dress is called the Chameleon as it’s the perfect base for pattern hacking. The Lantern sleeve design draws from the Japanese art of paper folding, origami.
Size 10 - 24
Level:
Chameleon Dress - Beginner
The Lantern - AdvancedView more details...
Chameleon Dress & Morigami Sleeve PDF Sewing Pattern
This sewing pattern will show you how to create a simple ‘every-woman’ style dress which you can then embellish with a choice of four statement sleeves in a range of complexity. The dress is called the Chameleon as it’s the perfect base for pattern hacking. The four sleeve designs draw from the Japanese art of paper folding, origami.
Size 10 - 24
Level:
Chameleon Dress - Beginner
Morigami - IntermediateView more details...
