If you have always wanted to make the clothes YOU envision in your head, here is your chance! Using the techniques from her book, Design-It-Yourself Clothes, Cal Patch will teach you how to draft your own basic patterns for three garments, based on the measurements of your unique body. Then you will learn how to take those patterns and stylize them into endless variations. For each of the three styles, you will make a muslin, fit and correct your pattern, and finally sew one or more finished garment(s). Before you know it, you'll have a whole new handmade wardrobe! 

In this one-week intensive workshop, students will have five 6-hour classes, during which they will draft and sew:

• The very versatile shift dress

• Pull-on lounge pants

• A button-up shirt or jacket

Students must be at least competent beginner-level sewers, and comfortable using a sewing machine. Intermediate and advanced sewers are also welcome and can take on more challenging projects. No previous patternmaking experience is necessary.

Register online by clicking here.

Workshop fee is $1375. Register and hold your spot in class with a $520 deposit (save $20 by paying by check). You’ll receive an invoice for the balance which will be due May 2.

Read more about Cal Patch on her website.