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Become a Pattern School Member

This web resource is huge ... and I can't maintain it without your support. So I'm hoping you'll subscribe to a membership. It doesn't matter which level you choose, you'll get full access to all the tutorials, discussion topics and projects at Pattern School ... it's just the length of time that varies with each level.

The information contained in this treasure chest is the result of 30+ years working as a stretch fit pattern maker in the swimwear industry. It contains everything you need to know about why stretch fabrics do what they do and how to use them properly. This is exactly the same content you'll get at a live Fashion School when you do a stretch fit pattern making course: how to make the stretch blocks and how to use those blocks to make patterns ... I know this because I'm the guy that wrote most of the original course work on negative ease and block making that you now find in those schools and text books around the world. Yep I'm the guy that first documented negative ease!

If you're thinking about developing a range of ready to wear swimwear, dancewear, activewear or any other stretch clothing range then this is the resource you'll need to learn about stretch fit pattern making. The content is written in a simple and straight forward manner and is aimed typically at students with a limited knowledge of pattern making. It does not require advanced skills or knowledge, but some fashion pattern making basics would be helpful. The theory is presented in a simple step-by-step, page-by-page manner with each lesson building on the previous one. There are also many amusing side projects to keep things interesting... everything is always growing and expanding ... come and be a part of it all!

NoteThe pages in the Start Here section are freely accessible to everyone, and the Shop items are separate to membership.

Choose A Level That Suits You

  • French Curve

    10USD
    access all areas
    Valid for 6 weeks
    • To create the simplest of curves
    • to become something of
    • beauty, something more than
    • directional lines, something
    • that flows from the soul.
    • (One time only payment)
  • Paper Scissors

    20USD
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    Valid for 3 months
    • They're indispensable and important,
    • but they're only around for
    • a short time ... before
    • the kids steal them.
    • (One time only payment)
  • Water Colors

    40USD
    access all areas
    Valid for 6 months
    • Ultimately colour tells
    • the full story, the true
    • expression of creativity
    • and fulfilment of a promise.
    • (One time only payment)
  • Fabric Scissors

    75USD
    access all areas
    Valid for one year
    • Our most treasured item,
    • if well cared for will
    • last an eternity.
    • (One time only payment)
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