Pattern Hacking Workshop
Sunday 10am - 4pm one off workshop
Available spots
About the Class
Are you ready to take your sewing to the next level? This one-day Pattern Hacking Masterclass is designed to give you the tools, techniques and confidence to truly make commercial patterns your own. Whether you're dreaming of a dramatic bishop sleeve or a sweet Peter Pan collar, this workshop will show you how to transform standard sewing patterns into unique designs that reflect your personal style. What You'll Learn Over the course of the day, you’ll gain a solid understanding of how to adapt and manipulate patterns. You’ll work in half-scale so you can try out lots of ideas and techniques without the pressure of full-size fitting — and you'll go home with a brilliant set of half-scale toiles and notes to refer back to again and again. Here's what we’ll cover: Changing necklines Creating sleeveless styles – by hacking the armholes and adjusting the fit Sleeve transformations – including how to draft: A puff sleeve A bishop sleeve Adding a gathered ruffle Adding a button stand opening – perfect for turning a simple top into a shirt-style piece Drafting your own cuffs Designing a Peter Pan collar – and how to draft it to fit any neckline This is a learning-focused workshop, not a garment-making day — it's all about skill-building. By the end of the day, you’ll have a whole host of pattern manipulation techniques under your belt, plus the confidence to start customising your favourite patterns at home. Who This Workshop Is For This class is ideal for confident beginners and intermediate sewists who are comfortable using commercial patterns and want to start exploring design and pattern drafting techniques. If you’ve ever looked at a pattern and thought, “I like it, but I wish it had...”, this is the workshop for you. What you'll need: a couple of metres of calico or fabric to make samples from (also available in our web shop) any pattern cutting rulers you might have (or borrow ours) lunch and snacks for the day
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Cancellation Policy – Classes & Workshops By booking a class or workshop with Ready Steady Sew, you agree to the terms outlined below. Please read carefully before booking. Booking & Payment All classes and workshops must be paid for in full at the time of booking to secure your place. Cancellations & Refunds Please check dates carefully before booking. As our classes run on specific dates and spaces are limited, all bookings are non-refundable We are unable to offer refunds if you are no longer able to attend, regardless of the reason. This includes illness, work commitments, or changes in personal circumstances. If You Are Unable to Attend If for any reason you are unable to attend, please contact us as soon as possible. We will always try to find someone to take your place as a goodwill gesture, however this is not guaranteed and we are not contractually obliged to do so If we are able to fill your space, we may offer you the option to move to a future class If we are unable to fill your space, your booking will remain non-refundable and non-transferable You are also welcome to send someone in your place. Please let us know their name and contact details in advance Non-Attendance Failure to attend your class will result in the loss of your booking No refunds or alternatives will be offered Partially Attended Courses We do not offer refunds or alternatives for partially attended courses or workshops, please ensure you can come to all dates If We Need to Cancel In the unlikely event that we need to cancel or reschedule a class: We will aim to give at least one week’s notice where possible, however in some circumstances this may be less You will be offered a full refund, or The option to move to an alternative date Please note that we are not liable for any additional costs or losses incurred, including but not limited to travel, accommodation, or purchased materials and fabrics. As a small business, we rely on full classes to remain sustainable, and offering transfers or refunds to everyone who requests them would result in under-booked classes. We encourage you to ensure you're available for the dates of the course you book. Once a spot is reserved, it is committed to you, and we cannot accommodate changes to future sessions regardless of the reason.