Design & Draft: The Complete Pattern Cutting School
Everything you need to get your pattern cutting off the ground
Clearly, there's way, WAY MORE to being a pattern cutter than just having a whole bunch of shop bought patterns!Â
No matter how much time you've spent trying to learn the basic techniques, and the trials and errors of customising your clothes, just hitting and hoping won't get you very far.
You need to know what to do with those 'techniques' to create the clothes that fit you. And let's face it, pattern cutting is vast. Â
So where do we go to learn how to put all these pattern cutting techniques and styles to the best use?
The Only Pattern Cutting Program You'll Ever Need
A complete solution to solve all your drafting challenges
Covering every aspect of pattern cutting, from beginner friendly tutorials, to intermediate and advanced programs that break down all the pattern cutting fundamentals.
Featuring  complete garment and designer focussed collections, design and analysis, specific pattern cutting collections, bodice block, trouser block, darts tutorials and much much more!
Let's Get StartedEverything Included
⢠A full set of classes with complete instructions for specific drafting purposesÂ
â˘Â Additional design and draft masterclasses
â˘Â A growing collection of over 200 stand-alone  drafting principle and pattern cutting design tutorials
â˘Â A drafting community to keep you motivated (Coming in December)
⢠Regular live Q & A's and support
⢠Access to all future updates and content
About Your Instructor
Hi I'm Charlotta,
I'm a fashion designer and pattern cutter. After a decade of working in the fashion industry and teaching students, I am here to help you draft and make your own clothes.
Welcome to my Pattern Cutting School where I teach you how to expand your wardrobe the way you want it. And sometimes with a vintage twist!
Collections
Collections focus on specific areas of pattern cutting. Learn all the elements of various vintage and contemporary styles, which you can apply to your own makes.
The Collar Collection
A collection of classic, vintage and contemporary collars for you to draft and add to your sewing patterns & blocks.
A gentle and easy way of learning to pattern cut your own collars.
26 Videos
Full drafting principles for separate collars
Learn the fundamental methods you need to draft collar styles. It's all about the why and how, letting you design and draft countless variations.
Design tutorials
Deep dive video lessons into specific, often more advanced styles. From vintage to contemporary, you can use these tutorials as starting points for your own designs.
Sewing and fitting tipsÂ
From in depth fitting advice for drafting principles to fitting tips, you'll learn how it works and how to apply your knowledge. Tutorials also feature sewing hints and tips, with full sewing tutorials for more complicated styles.
Growing Collection
 Whenever I make a new tutorial, you'll have access to it. From design tutorials, livestreams to drafting guides, this is an ever-growing collection.
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The Bodice Collection
All the tutorials you need to draft your bodices for tops and bodices, from dart manipulations to 3D details.
23 Videos
Bodice Fit Adaptations
Advice and tutorials on changing the fit of your bodice. From getting rid of your bust dart to relaxing your armhole, these tutorials allow you to draft a lot more styles from your fitted blocks and sewing patterns.
Dart Manipulation
The Fun part of pattern cutting which lets you do just about everything! Find lots of tutorials on seams, darts and gathers.
3D StylesÂ
In love with dart manipulation? These 3D styles push your darts to their limits, using flat pattern cutting to create draped and pleated styles.
Design TutorialsÂ
Lots of deep dives into how to create complete looks, from vintage inspired tops to quick pattern hacks.
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The Pants & Trousers Collection
Learn to draft classic, vintage inspired and contemporary trousers
11 Videos
Drafting Principles
Different fits, pleats and volume, learn how to make the most out of your basic trouser block.
Design Tutorials
From Vintage to Contemporary, have fun pattern cutting your own designs from your basic block.
Waistband & PocketsÂ
You can't have trousers without  pockets, so you'll find a collection of pocket variations for you to try out.
The Skirts Collection
Learn to draft classic, vintage inspired and
contemporary skirts
23 Videos
Skirt Block Drafting
Learn to draft a basic, made to measure skirt. It's the easiest block to draft and fit. Once you have, you'll be able to draft lots of your own designs.
Drafting Principles
From Bias, yokes to to panels, all you need to design the skirt of your dreams.
Design Tutorials For Skirts
In depth video lessons for more advance vintage and contemporary styles. A great way of practising your new knowledge.
Waistband & PocketsÂ
You can't have skirts without  pockets, so you'll find a collection of pocket variations for you to try out.
The Dresses Collection
All the tutorials you need to draft your own dresses
15 Videos
Drafting Principles
Methods for creating your dress block from your bodice and skirt blocks and a deep dive into how the dress block works.
Design Tutorials
Vintage and contemporary tutorials which work great for dresses. From quick pattern hacks to in depth drafting and sewing lessons, there are so many designs to try.
Wrap dresses
You'll find both the drafting principles as well as in depth full garment drafting and sewing lessons.
Classes
Made To Measure Bodice Block & Sleeve Blocks
Learn to draft a foolproof way of creating a basic pattern block which you can use again and again, secure in the knowledge it will fit you every single time.
5 Videos
Module 1
Learn where and how to measure yourself with hints and tip on this vital step in drafting.
Module 2
Full in-depth lessons leading you through all the steps for drafting a basic bodice block to your own measurements.
Module 3
As the bodice is drafted to your own measurements, you won't need as much fitting as for a commercial pattern. Â Find a full order of fitting with tips on how to fix the most common issues for each area.
Module 4 & 5
Learn how the sleeve block works and how to draft your own.
Measurement Chart
You'll also get a handy measurement chart for you to print out and fill in as you record your personal measurements and an average dart sizes chart.
Made To Measure Trouser Block
Learn to draft a foolproof way of creating a basic trouser pattern block that you can use again and again, secure in the knowledge it will fit you every single time.
22 Videos
Module 1
Learn how drafting your blocks work and how to measure yourself. This is a vital step to getting the fit right, so there are lots of tips to make it easier.
Module 2
Learn how to draft the front trouser leg in this in depth lesson showing you all the steps with fitting variations for body types.
Module 3
Learn how to draft the back trouser leg in this in depth lesson showing you all the steps with fitting variations for body types.
Module 4
How to turn your working draft into a sewing pattern and toile/sample.
Module 5
Full fitting guide working through the different areas and showing you the 10 most common fitting issues.
Measurement Chart
You'll also get a handy measurement chart for you to print out and fill in as you record your personal measurements.
Skirt Block & Dress Block Adaptation
With this mini bonus course, learn to draft a well fitted made-to-measure skirt block and use it to extend your bodice block into a dress block.
3 Videos
Module 1
Learn to draft your basic made-to-measure skirt block. It's the easiest block to draft, so great for trying a new skill.
Module 2
How to combine your bodice and skirt blocks for a super fast dress block.
Module 3
The why, how and what of dress blocks. What's possible and how to adapt them.
Masterclasses
Designing With Darts: The Masterclass
In this 5 part Masterclass youâll learn everything you need to draft & design any darts with confidence.Â
Learn to draft three advanced dart manipulation methods, which allow you to apply various skills to your dart manipulation.
8 Videos
Pattern Cutting Principles
How to combine your bodice and skirt blocks for a super fast dress block.
Fundamentals of Dart Manipulation
How to combine your bodice and skirt blocks for a super fast dress block.
Advanced Twinned Dart Manipulation
The why, how and what of dress blocks. What's possible and how to adapt them.
Advanced Curved Dart Manipulation
The why, how and what of dress blocks. What's possible and how to adapt them.
Advanced Gathered Dart Manipulation
The why, how and what of dress blocks. What's possible and how to adapt them.
Illustrated Flat Pattern Instructions
Each dart manipulation method comes with fully illustrated and colour-coded, flat pattern instructions & video tutorials.
Super Vintage Shawl Collars
In this 7 Part Masterclass, youâll learn everything you need to draft 5 vintage inspired Shawl Collars plus extra lessons for adapting your Button Stand. With your new skills you can draft any shawl collar you want!
13 Videos
Ground Rules
Learn how shawl collars work and why they're great for pattern cutting and designing your own styles.
Oversized Shawl Collar
Learn how to draft an oversized shawl collar with this step by step video lesson.
Draped Shawl Collar
Learn how to push the basic shawl collar method through adding a draped, waterfall effect.
Shaped Shawl Collar
Learn how to create shawl collars which look like a tailored collar. A fun and quick way of drafting complex styles.
Squared Shawl Collar
Learn how to draft a geometric, angled shawl collar with this step by step video lesson.
Tiny Shawl Collar
Learn how to draft a miniature shawl collar and the special considerations for getting it right.
Zip Center Front
Learn how to adapt your Button stand into a zip front for that vintage casual sportswear look.
Button Stand Variations
Learn the different design options and how you can adapt your pattern.
Vintage Pattern Cutting Masterclass
In this Masterclass youâll learn everything you need to draft 5 Vintage inspired Styles and the pattern cutting principles behind each one.
47 Videos
Best Practices
Learn how to get the best from your tools, using the bodice block, applying paper patterns to fabric and using the mannequin.
Bolero JacketÂ
⢠Draft the Shawl Collar which gives a beautiful sculptural line
⢠Basic Bodice Alterations to adjust the curve.
⢠Basic Sleeve Alteration to find the correct proportions
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Trapeze Dress
⢠Adapting The Armhole & Sleeve.
⢠Adapting the darts.
⢠Creating Volume on the back and front.
⢠Creating A Neat Neckline.Â
Twisted TopÂ
⢠Adapting The Neckline by creating a wide boat neckline at the back.
⢠Advanced Dart Manipulation where all the darts will be removed and be replaced by seams and volume.
⢠Asymmetric Volume which shapes the twist.
Yoke Top
⢠Changing Darts Into Gathers â˘Â Changing Shoulder Seams into a yoke at the front and adding gathers.
⢠Changing Shoulder Seams into a yoke at the back.
⢠Creating A Keyhole Button Stand which grows out of the bodice.
Topper Coat
⢠Enlarging The Bodice.
â˘Â Changing Darts Into Shaped Seams.
⢠Creating A Pocket And Welt.Â
â˘Â Creating A Grown On Stand Collar.
⢠Adding Volume to your front and back bodice.
Bonus Sewing Module
Full sewing and construction methods for each of the five vintage garments.
Illustrated Instructions
Each vintage style also comes with fully illustrated and colour-coded, flat pattern instructions.
Designers & Full Garments
Complete Styles & Techniques
Tutorial for adding, creating and controlling volume.
Drafting and construction tutorials.
Vintage Balenciaga to inspire you.Â
Drafting tutorial for a Frida Halo inspired top.
All the methods you need to draft this showstopper dress.
Learn to draft some of Claire McCardell's most iconic designs.
All you need to design and draft your own mid century wrap dress.
Draft and sew a maxi, tiered skirt from just a few measurements.
All the tutorials you need to draft a blouse with a Dolman sleeve, gathered front and a grown on collar.Â
"I first saw Charlotta on Instagram demonstrating a live pattern analysis of garments and it was amazing to me how detailed and methodical she was. It's great to see the genuine love she has for pattern cutting and she often gives additional information on construction and fashion history which I really enjoy."
Jan
Loves The Construction Info
Join An Enthusiastic Community
Join an active pattern cutting community for for suggestions, feedback, inspiration.
Pattern cutting is fun, but it's even more fun when you have a group of like minded makers to share your makes and ideas with. A community moves you forward and keeps you inspired to try new ideas and sharing them can give you valuable motivation!
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Design & Analysis Video Archive
My analysis videos take an in depth look at patterns and walk you through how they work.
Learn how garments are designed and constructed as I break down the patterns, the fittings and styles, so you can use them in your own makes.
Regular Live Q & A's & Support
My regular livestreams include lots of tips and tricks to help you pattern cut your dream wardrobe and get your questions answered.
If you have a specific question or need some feedback I'm also there to support you. Ask quick questions in the comment section or join the regular live Q&As for more in-depth advice.Â
Live Q&As are always recorded if you are not able to attend.
Pricing Plan
âď¸đđ§ľđ Design & Draft - The Complete Pattern Cutting School
âď¸đđ§ľđ Introductory Offer - One Time SINGLE Payment
ÂŁ497 (appr.$667)
MOST POPULAR
⢠Made To Measure Bodice & Sleeve Blocks
⢠Made To Measure Trouser Block
â˘Â Designing With Darts: The Masterclass
⢠Super Vintage Shawl Collars
⢠Vintage Patterncutting Masterclass
⢠Collar Collection
⢠Sleeve Collection
⢠Trousers Collection
⢠Skirts Collection
⢠Dresses Collection
⢠Bodices Collections
⢠Complete Garment Collections
⢠Designer Focus Collections
⢠Design & Analysis Video Archive
⢠Community for suggestions, feedback, inspirationÂ
⢠Regular Live Q&As and support
⢠Access to all future updates content
âď¸đđ§ľđ Introductory Offer - Five MONTHLY Payments
ÂŁ99 (approx.$129)
PER MONTH
⢠Made To Measure Bodice & Sleeve Blocks
â˘Â Made To Measure Trouser Block
â˘Â Designing With Darts: The Masterclass
â˘Â Super Vintage Shawl Collars
⢠Vintage Patterncutting Masterclass
â˘Â Collar Collection
⢠Sleeve Collection
â˘Â Trousers Collection
⢠Skirts Collection
â˘Â Dresses Collection
⢠Bodices Collections
â˘Â Complete Garment Collections
⢠Designer Focus Collections
â˘Â Design & Analysis Video Archive
⢠Community for suggestions, feedback, inspirationÂ
â˘Â Regular Live Q&As and support
⢠Access to all future updates content
"I joined Charlotta's pattern cutting school in the hopes of learning how to make my me-made clothes fit my body better. What I ended up getting out of my membership was so much more! Charlotta is a wonderful teacher who makes you feel seen and your questions/ideas heard, even though you're one of many of her students."
Nerges
Loves The Personal Approach
FAQ's
All the tutorials are pre recorded, so you can watch at your own convenience. The  only live elements are the Q&A, which are normally at 8pm U.K. time, but the recording will be available in the community if you can't make it.
You have unlimited access to all the tutorials and can rewatch them as often as you like.
Simply click on any of the pink buttons anywhere on this page, or click here
Please contact me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to answer your questions.
"While Charlotta's teaching focus is largely on vintage, the designs she teaches can be applied to create modern garments as well. I recommend Patterncutting School to anyone who wants to incorporate interesting details into their garments."
Sharon
Loves The Modern Details
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You can be next!
Thanks to our student's valuable feedback we have created a program for continuously updating, improving and expanding all materials in order to fulfil their needs and to give them and you everything you need to create a personalised wardrobe you can be truly proud of .
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