2- Day Patternmaking: Torso Body Block Drafting
Learn the basics of patternmaking. Create your own torso body block. Fit and alter pattern.
Date and time
Location
26 7th St suite 403
26 7th Street #suite 403 San Francisco, CA 94103Refund Policy
Agenda
Day 1 (3 Hours) Draft and Assemble Block
Day 2 (3 hours) Fit and Alter Pattern
About this event
- Event lasts 1 day 3 hours
Offered monthly at Sew Cuir – 2 sessions, 3 hours each (6 hours total)
✨ Workshop Overview
Ready to take your sewing and design skills to the next level? This hands-on workshop will guide you through drafting your own custom torso body block — the essential foundation for designing tops, dresses, jackets, and more.
Whether you’re a beginner, home sewer, or creative professional, this is your moment to build a skill set that will support everything you create moving forward.
🧵 What You’ll Learn
- The role of the body block in fashion and costume design
- How to take accurate measurements
- How to draft your own front and back torso block from scratch
- Techniques for fit correction and custom adjustments
👥 Who It’s For
- Beginners with basic sewing machine knowledge
- Designers and artists exploring garment construction
- Anyone curious about patternmaking and ready to learn
📅 Format
2 Days | 3 Hours Each | Total: 6 Hours
Day 1: Measurement + Drafting
Day 2: Fitting + Adjustments + Customization
💜 Accessibility
No one turned away for lack of funds.
DM @sewcuir or email sewcuir@gmail.com to inquire.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, breaks will be scheduled throughout our time together.
Abdiel is Queer Puerto Rican Artist with over 2 decades of experience. Checkout my linktree and find out more: https://linktr.ee/abdielcreates
Yes all materials are included and sewing tools to loan during the duration. Do recommend to please bring your own sewing supplies such as scissors, thimbles, hand sewing needles, seam ripper as its a great idea to get used to your own tools!
No, but highly encourage to bring your own supplies! Start relating with the tools that will aid you in your creative process.
Highly encouraged to bring your sewing machine if available! But don’t worry, if not, we will loan one out during the duration of workshop.
Yes! Follow @sewcuir to be on the loop for this and upcoming workshops! New monthly releases.