FASHION DECODED Patternmaking 101: How to Create a Pattern

# FASHION DECODED

## Patternmaking 101: How to Create a Pattern from an Existing Garment

Beginner-Friendly | Hands-On Patternmaking Workshop

Have you ever wondered how professional pattern makers recreate a garment from an existing sample?

Join us for an exciting, hands-on workshop where you'll learn the fundamentals of manual patternmaking and how to develop a pattern from an existing garment, commonly known in the fashion industry as a garment knockoff.

Led by a Senior Technical Designer and Pattern Maker with over 20 years of fashion industry experience, this workshop introduces practical patternmaking techniques used in professional apparel development.

### WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

1. Understanding Garment Construction
Learn how to examine a garment, identify its individual pattern pieces, and understand how the garment is assembled.
2. How to Measure an Existing Sample
Learn professional measuring techniques, identify points of measure (POMs), and record garment specifications accurately.
3. How to Knock Off a Garment
Learn how to recreate a basic garment pattern by hand using an existing sample as your reference, without taking the garment apart.
4. Manual Patternmaking Techniques
Learn how to trace, draft, and refine pattern pieces using professional patternmaking tools and techniques.
5. How to Label Pattern Pieces
Learn industry-standard pattern labeling, including:

• Style number and pattern piece name
• Size and cut quantity
• Grainlines
• Notches and match points
• Seam allowances
• Fold lines and construction markings

6. How to Create a Pattern Card
Learn how to prepare a professional pattern card to document and organize your completed pattern pieces for production.

### HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Students will work with a basic garment and practice developing pattern pieces by hand under professional guidance.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have gained experience in measuring a sample, developing a basic pattern, labeling pattern pieces, and preparing a pattern card.

### WHAT TO BRING

• Basic T-shirt from store, closet or vintage piece for patternmaking
• Mechanical pencils and eraser
• Notebook and pen
• Flexible measuring tape
• 18-inch clear ruler
• Paper scissors

### WHAT WE'LL PROVIDE

• Pattern paper & Pattern hooks
• Access to patternmaking tools
• Pattern labeling reference sheets
• Pattern card templates
• Hands-on instruction and demonstrations
• Professional guidance and feedback

### WORKSHOP DETAILS

Skill Level: Beginner,
Format: In-Person, Hands-On Workshop
Location: 203 E Pico Blvd, Downtown Los Angeles
Workshop Fee: $325 per person
Payment: Venmo 323-776-0109
Limited Enrollment
Class sizes are kept small to provide personalized instruction and guidance.

Please contact the organizer to confirm availability before submitting payment.

Whether you're an aspiring pattern maker, fashion student, designer, or entrepreneur developing your own clothing collection, this workshop is an opportunity to learn foundational patternmaking skills from an experienced industry professional.

Let's decode fashion together!

### FASHION DECODED — Cancellation & Refund Policy

Due to limited class sizes, advance preparation, instructional materials, and live fit model arrangements, the following policy applies:

• 7 Days or More Before the Workshop: Full refund available.
• 3–6 Days Before the Workshop: No refund, but you may transfer your registration to a future workshop, subject to availability.
• Less Than 72 Hours Before the Workshop: All payments are final and non-refundable.
• No-Shows or Late Arrivals: No refunds or credits will be issued.
• Ticket Transfers: You may transfer your registration to another person with advance notice.
• Organizer Cancellation: If we cancel the workshop, you will receive a full refund.

By registering and submitting payment, you acknowledge and agree to this cancellation policy.
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