FSO Step 2: Patternmaking Basic Bodice Block Development

Enter the world of pattern & design, create a fashion design career with our absolute beginner workshops, with an international designer.

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Step 2: Pattern making Lesson

Basic Block Development Workshop with an international designer

Please ensure you have completed the pre-requisite "FSO STEP 1: Fit Model Analysis"

Approximately 2 day intensive.

Launch your own garment design career with our absolute beginner workshops.

Enter the world of pattern making & design from an experienced international designer who has created garments for leading brands such as Ted Baker, ASOS, Topshop, and involved in developing outfits for influencers such as Kloe Kardashian.

Learn how to create your own pattern making blocks following the series of FSO STEP 2: Basic Block Development. Included in our lesson is our exclusively developed how-to manual | workbook and 30 + years domestic and international experience.

FSO STEP 2: Basic Block Development.

During this 2-day intensive Lesson: You will work through the exclusive "Basic Block Development how-to manual | workbook", based on your own unique body shape measurements taken in the Fit model analysis workshop /lesson. An introduction on how to draft your own card blocks based on your unique body measurements. For some it is a slow-paced enjoyable activity and for others it is a light bulb moment.

Day 1: Drafting block onto card.

12:30pm to 5:30pm (5hrs Total with breaks as needed.)

Day 2: Cutting out toile in Calico / sew toile / fit.

9:30am to 12:30pm (1 hr lunch) 1:30 to 5:30pm (7 hrs total with breaks as needed)

Total 12 hours for the 2 day intensive.

Extra sessions will be added for fitting to adjust pattern.

GOODIE BAG: Workbook, cardboard, pattern making paper.

EQUIPMENT LIST: pencils, erasers, multi colour biro pens, scissors, tape measure, grading ruler, notcher, tracing wheel, pattern hook, camera in your phone, activewear | tight fitting clothes top | bike shorts for fit model photo, hair tie if hair is long, we prefer closed in shoes for sewing / pattern making workshops. Industry specific equipment is available for purchase and not generally available in your local fabric stores.

STEP 2: Basic block developments include:

April 15th & 16th, 2026: Bodice

May 13th & 14th, 2026: Skirt

June 10th & 11th, 2026: Trouser

July 15th & 16th, 2026: Dress

Aug 12th & 13th, 2026: Jacket

Each of the above intensives include time to cut & sew a calico toile / sampling for each garment.

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STEP 2: $190

2-day Intensive

STEP 1: $95.00

2-hour lesson

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T&Cs:

Fit Model Analysis workshop / lesson is a pre-requisite for the Basic Block Development workshops / lessons. You are required to complete this once. If your garment size does fluctuate you may be required to complete it again. The Basic Block development workshops / lessons are fast paced and does not allocate time for taking measurements, we jump straight into the lesson. Once this Step 1 lesson is complete and you wish to attend some or all of the Basic block's workshops you do not need to come to the first session of the day and can start at the later time of 1:30pm. The studio space does not have a waiting area, there are several yummy local cafes nearby, retail spaces or parks you may like to visit prior to attending the basic block.

We have client parking outside the studio and on the street. Please ensure you are not parking in a reserved parking spot. Tea / coffee / biscuits will be provided for day intensives (If you require a special milk please bring). Please provide your own lunch. Bottled water only in the workroom.

Professional Development Certificate Available for $5.00

Certificate of Participation Available for $5.oo

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Knowledge required

Beginner to intermediate math skills.

Suitable for

Suitable for adults and kids.

Care givers / guardian of children under 13 must stay in attendance for the duration of the workshop.