CREATE SOMETHING TRULY UNIQUE
PATTERN MAKING, FITTING AND DESIGN COURSES FOR GARMENT MAKERS
BUILD A BLOCK
Draft the basic building blocks of all garments. Get step by step instruction to create made to measure block patterns.
REFINE THE FIT
Fit your made to measure block to perfection. Learn the process of assessing fit, what to look for, and how to adjust your pattern.
DESIGN YOUR STYLE
Use your block patterns to create your own unique designs. Learn professional pattern making techniques to design your style.
LIVE WORKSHOPS
NEW!
THE FITTING FUN WORKSHOP
Three days to learn, implement and practice the fundamentals of fitting on your chosen sewing project with expert guidance close at hand. Let Alexandra walk you through your fitting project step-by-step.
November 17, 18 and 19, 2017
9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Hotel Grand Pacific
463 Belleville Street
Victoria, BC
NEW!
THE CUSTOM WOVEN PANT BLOCK
Draft your own custom size woven pant block using your personal body measurements. We'll take your body measurements, draft the block and check and true your draft. You'll cut, mark and construct a sample for fitting assessment and review.
Saturdays January 13 & 20, 2018
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Makehouse
Victoria, BC
TWO DAY WORKSHOP
August 29th and September 5th, 2017
10 am - 4:30 pm
Sawyer Sewing Centre
Victoria, BC
PATTERN MAKING FOR KNITS:
THE T-SHIRT BLOCK
In this comprehensive knit patternmaking class you will draft your own custom size stretch knit T-shirt block using your personal body measurements. You'll learn how to determine the stretch ratio of your fabric and calculate measurement reductions for the perfect amount of negative ease. You'll balance, check and true your draft as well as adjust the draft for your cup size and learn how to eliminate that common gaping front armhole. We’ll design a basic T neckline with a neckband that hugs your neckline perfectly and once your neckline is in place, we’ll cut mark and construct a sample for fitting assessment and review.
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PRIVATE LESSONS
Build your own workshop based on your personal learning objectives. Build basic blocks, get help with fitting and learn how to manipulate patterns to create your own designs. I specialize in women's wear and teach pattern making, draping, fitting, grading and garment construction.
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THE INSTRUCTOR
ALEXANDRA MORGAN has worked in the fashion industry as a pattern maker, designer, technical designer and fit technician for over 20 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, with a a major in clothing and textiles, from the University of Saskatchewan (BScHEc, 1990) as well as a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Fashion Design from Ryerson University (BAA Fashion, 1995).
In 2010 Alexandra founded In-House Patterns, and has been developing and teaching pattern making, draping and garment construction courses since 2012. Courses taught by Alexandra are known to be well thought out, highly detailed and stuffed full of information you won't find anywhere else.
"I took a chance spending the money to travel from Vernon to attend [the Fitting Fundamentals] workshop and it was worth every penny. Not only will I travel again to attend future workshops I will become a faithful subscriber to all on-line workshops you have to offer. You are a treat to learn from Alexandra. Thank you for a very rewarding day."
DAWNE
"I feel so blessed to live in the same city as you and I will take any workshop you have to offer Alexandra - in fact I would take [Fitting Fundamentals] again! It was an amazing day on so many fronts - learning, pleasure, a boost in confidence and a treasured memory. It was an absolute bargain!"
KATHLEEN
"It was a good learning environment and a thoroughly enjoyable day. Pictures of fitting problems were helpful and your technology use made it easy for all of us to see what you were doing in real time. Again, thanks Alexandra for a relaxing day of learning in a lovely setting. This experience was a "steal"."
BRENDA
ONLINE COURSES
THE CUSTOM STRETCH KNIT BODICE BLOCK
Build a made-to-measure, custom fit stretch knit bodice block.
Includes instruction on how to adjust your draft for cup sizes and how to design a neckline and neckband that hugs your neckline perfectly.
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THE CUSTOM STRETCH KNIT SKIRT BLOCK
Build a made-to-measure, custom fit stretch knit skirt block and learn exactly how to use it.
Includes 3 design projects that teach you how to manipulate your block to create styling.
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Get the Perfect Fit Guide (FREE)
Love sewing but struggle to get the right fit? Wish you knew more about how to fit so you can really showcase your creativity? This free guide will set you on the path to a perfect fit with 7 step by step proven strategies for fitting any sewing project.