Pattern Cutting Weekend: Draft Your Perfect Fit Bodice and Skirt Block with Alice Prier

Day 1: Drafting & Fitting

• Take accurate body measurements
• Use the Telestia template to draft your personal bodice, sleeve and skirt blocks
• Add seam allowances and pattern markings
• Sew a calico toile and make fit adjustments as needed

Day 2: Creative Pattern Adaptations

• Pivot darts and create princess seams or panels
• Change necklines and add collars
• Use slash-and-spread techniques to add volume and shaping
• Learn to adapt your block into tops, dresses or skirts
• Discuss how to use your block with commercial patterns

These core techniques will give you a foundation to design and draft anything from structured dresses to loose-fit tops.

All tools and materials are provided, including access to the Telestia drafting template. The template and instruction book are available to purchase for £85 should you wish to create blocks in additional sizes or continue experimenting at home.

Our classes are non refundable. Due our small class sizes it is very difficult to transfer your booking to a different date. If you cannot attend a class and are able to notify us at least two weeks before the class starts, it may be possible to change the date* but this is not guaranteed so please give us as much notice as possible to increase your chances. *Limited to one change only.

In the event that we need to cancel a class, we will provide as much notice as possible and offer either a full refund or an alternative booking date.

At Ray Stitch, we'd love to welcome stitchers of all ages, but to ensure the best learning experience for everyone, we're unable to accommodate anyone under 12 in our workshops.

Young people aged 12-16 are very welcome in our classes but must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+) throughout the entire session. The accompanying adult must book and pay for their own space in the class and participate alongside the young person. Students aged 17 and over can attend classes independently.

If you're planning to book for a young person, we recommend emailing us first so we can help guide you to the most suitable class for their age and experience level.