Pattern Basics


Pattern Basics
Notches, grainline, & ease, oh my! Our Pattern Basics class will illuminate all the different parts of commercially made patterns and how to use them to make clothing you love.
This class will teach you pattern vocabulary & anatomy, sizing & measuring, and simple fit changes such as lengthening or shortening - all on commercially made indie patterns!
This is a technical workshop (we are playing, not making) that will provide you with samples to take home and have as a reference - there is no sewing in this class, you will be working with paper samples and measurement charts. This is not a drafting class.
SOLD IN FULL METERS - fabric, elastic, and other products that are cut to measure are available only in full meters for online orders. Its a Shopify thing and as soon as we find an awesome workaround you can count on us to make that magic happen. Want to put in a request for a 0.5 meter cut? Find the form HERE! Due to order volume, 0.5m requests will NOT be processed during online sales.
Buying fabric? Measure twice so that we can cut once! Review your pattern. Check the unit of measure (we go by meters). Add a bit of length to factor in shrinkage during prewashing.
Buying patterns? Pattern size ranges can vary depending on the pattern, designer, and style. Review the pattern closely before purchase and check your own measurements against the pattern specifications. All patterns and printed materials (books, magazines, etc.) are final sale.
Picking colours? RICK RACK does our best to accurately represent all products and colours but colours may appear different between device screens. Please be aware that any cut fabric cannot be returned or exchanged, so if you're not sure about colour drop us a line or send us an email!