{"product_id":"pattern-making-from-existing-clothes","title":"Pattern Making from Existing Clothes","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Drafting from Your Favorite Clothes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e (without cutting them up)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHave a favorite shirt that fits just right, or a well-loved skirt you wish you could make again? In this two-night, hands-on class, you’ll learn to draft a sewing pattern from clothes you already own, without taking them apart. On night one, you’ll practice the technique on small-scale pieces. On night two, you’ll bring your own garment and turn it into a pattern you can sew from again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading a garment:\u003c\/strong\u003e spotting seams, darts, grainlines and how the pieces fit together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracing without taking it apart:\u003c\/strong\u003e copying each piece onto pattern paper while the garment stays intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarking your pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e grainlines, notches, fold lines and labels so the pieces go back together correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruing and blending:\u003c\/strong\u003e smoothing lines and checking that matching seams are the same length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdding seam allowances:\u003c\/strong\u003e finishing your pieces so they’re ready to cut and sew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e You’ll learn through hands-on practice with Danielle, one of the owners of Nice Repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNight 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn and practice the technique on small-scale pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNight 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draft a full pattern from your own simple garment, with one-on-one guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou’ll leave with a complete, ready-to-use pattern of your garment and the skills to copy more of your favorite clothes at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two evening sessions, 2 hours each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner+. No pattern-making experience needed. Basic sewing knowledge is helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNight 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing. All materials are provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNight 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e One simple garment that fits you well, such as a T-shirt, tank top, pull-on skirt or elastic-waist pants. Simple shapes without linings, collars or lots of pieces work best. Your garment stays intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvided by Nice Repair:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRulers and curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePins and tracing tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice pieces for night one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nice Repair","offers":[{"title":"3\/11\/2027 \u0026 3\/18\/2027 6-8pm","offer_id":50646600810634,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/6859\/5338\/files\/UntitledDesign_3.png?v=1793578636","url":"https:\/\/nicerepair.studio\/products\/pattern-making-from-existing-clothes","provider":"Nice Repair","version":"1.0","type":"link"}