PATTERN MAKING COURSES & CLASSES | Sydney

Whether you're just starting out or ready to refine your skills, Couture Arts offers the largest range of specialised pattern making courses in Sydney. Held in our bright, fully-equipped Sydney studio in Pymble, our hands-on Intro to Pattern Making classes are ideal for home sewists wanting to achieve a custom fit and learn professional finishing techniques. If you want to learn how to draft more complex patterns, we offer a comprehensive range of Advanced Pattern Making classes — taught by industry-trained professionals with real-world experience.

 

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〰️ 14 April-28 June 〰️

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INTRODUCTORY PATTERN MAKING

Our pattern making courses are unique as you will learn to draft patterns to fit your body shape as well as the construction techniques to sew your garment.

ADVANCED PATTERN MAKING

For more experienced pattern makers, we offer advanced courses in Lingerie, Swimwear, Draping, Eveningwear and Tailoring.

 
 
 

WHY LEARN PATTERN MAKING?

Achieve a perfect fit every time

Your body is unique — so it’s no surprise that standard sizes often miss the mark. With pattern making skills, you can draft garments tailored precisely to your measurements, achieving a truly custom fit every time..

Express your creativity

Our pattern making courses are designed to give you the skills to transform ideas into real garments. Learn how to draft, adjust and customise patterns to suit your style and vision.

Save money and create a mindful wardrobe

Bespoke clothing often comes with a high price tag. Pattern making lets you create beautiful, high-quality pieces for a fraction of the cost — and with less waste.

Understand Garments from the Inside Out

You'll gain insight into how flat fabric becomes structured clothing. Learn about fit, ease, dart placement and seam types, while developing a stronger grasp of both sewing techniques and design.

Repurpose What You Already Own

Learn how to recreate and update your favourite garments by turning them into new patterns. You'll be able to refresh old favourites or build on pieces you love.

Turn Your Skills into a Career

Pattern making is a key skill in the fashion industry. Whether you dream of launching your own label or working in design, it opens up exciting new opportunities.

Start with a Custom Pattern Block

You’ll begin by creating a personalised pattern block (or sloper) — the foundation for an endless range of garment styles, all tailored to fit you perfectly.

 
 

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CAFA 2025 TERM DATES

Term 1: 20 January - 5 April 2025
Term 2: 14 April - 28 June 2025
Term 3: 7 July - 20 September 2025
Term 4: 29 September - 13 December 2025

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CAFA SEWING & DESIGN STUDIO

Come and visit our spacious studio in Pymble on Sydney’s North Shore. We’re a short walk from the Pymble train station and we have ample free parking onsite.
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Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome at CAFA, with sewing classes aimed at beginners, intermediate and advanced sewers. Beginners will receive individual instruction in our Dressmaking classes for new and intermediate students. You’ll learn to sew or enhance your skills using a commercial pattern. If you’d prefer to learn how to draft and pattern as well as the sewing techniques to complete your garment, our Pattern Making and Garment Construction courses are a better choice.

Advanced sewers will learn custom, machine and fused methods to achieve a Perfectly Tailored Jacket or master advanced Eveningwear pattern making and sewing techniques, whilst students of all skill levels can be learn couture embroidery techniques from award-winning industry expert Eranga Bandaranayake.

HSC Textiles & Design students considering a career in fashion design may also undertake a short course to gain basic sewing skills and experience to assist them to produce their Major Work.

Want information about our Diploma of Fashion Design & Garment Production program? 

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At CAFA, our philosophy starts with the classical techniques used in French couture houses, combined with cutting-edge, luxury ready-to-wear design and construction methods. This blend of the old and the new equips our students with excellent design skills and specialist sewing techniques.