Simple pattern making course

Following recent requests for a weekend format, this course will take place just outside Bridgwater on Saturday and Sunday, 6th and 7^th of June, from 10am to 5pm, with lunch provided in the middle of the day. After that, I will be available from 6pm to 8pm for anyone who would like extra support, time to ask questions, or the opportunity to keep working on their body block. This evening session is optional.

As this is a new collaboration, we are offering a special discounted price of £220 for the full weekend.

By the end of the course, you will have your personal bodice block with a sleeve, drafted to your own measurements. We will guide you through how to use it, what it enables you to create, and introduce the foundations of dart manipulation and shaping.

We are also planning a follow‑up course on how to use your well‑fitted block to create patterns for your own designs.

Please note that payment in full is required at the time of booking. In the event that you need to cancel, any refund will be at our discretion, although no refunds can be considered on or after 23^rd May 2026. We may, however, allow you to re-book on another date.

To book, please contact:

Kristina Coles on WhatsApp: 07928 037041

or

Sue Felstead at Greenway Farm on 07771 604027

About the venue

Greenway Farm is a Victorian farmhouse and smallholding located a couple of miles on the west side of Bridgwater, just off the A39. The workshop will be held in a converted barn, with access to 8 acres of patio, paddocks and gardens. The property is reasonably accessible for wheelchair users, with assistance – if in doubt, please call us and we will advise.

The course is offered on a non-residential basis, so if you are coming from some distance away, you will need to book your own accommodation. There are plenty of well-known hotel chains in Bridgwater, and there are also a few B & B options in Wembdon and nearby Cannington – please be advised, however, that there are no pubs serving evening meals in Wembdon itself.

We do have facilities for caravans and motorhomes (hard standing, toilets, shower), and charge £20 per pitch, per night, with EHU. There is a petrol station with Budgens supermarket, Greggs and ‘Cook’ meals just 100 yards from us.

B & B suggestions:

Cannington House                                     Cannington House Luxury Bed & Breakfast | Somerset | Bridgwater

Gothelney Farm                                           Accomodation — Gothelney Farm

Model Farm                                                     Model Farm – Large Group House Hire Accommodation in Somerset

The Old Vicarage, Bridgwater               The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant | Visit us in Bridgwater, Somerset

Blackmore Farm, Cannington            Blackmore Farm – Manor House, Bed and Breakfast, Cafe and Farm Shop near Bridgwater Somerset

Gurney Manor Mill, Cannington        Somerset bed and breakfast and Holiday Let | Gurney Manor Mill

The Bower Inn, Bridgwater                     The Bower Inn In Bridgewater | Pub With Rooms & Restaurant In Somerset

Lunch and refreshments

A simple 2-course lunch will be provided, with tea, coffee, water and squash freely available throughout the day. Please advise us in advance of any specific dietary requirements.

Parking

There is ample free car parking at Greenway Farm

What to Bring

1. Commercial pattern and textbook

• A commercial pattern and the course textbook will be provided for the full duration, although you may bring your own pattern if you prefer.

2. Clothing for accurate measuring

• Wear supportive underwear, especially a well-fitting bra
• Your first layer should be closely fitted, with additional light layers for comfort
• Comfortable shoes are essential

3. Measuring and stationery essentials

• tape measure
• thin elastic (about 2 metres)
• masking tape
• notebook & pen
• pencil, sharpener and rubber

4. Tracing and drafting materials

• patternmaking rulers (bring any you already have – no need to buy anything)
• tracing wheel
• patternmaking paper (optional)
• Swedish tracing paper: co.uk : swedish tracing paper
• clean sheets or old duvet covers

5. Sewing machine and cutting tools

• sewing machine in full working order, with all pedals and leads (a sewing machine can be provided upon request for anyone unable to bring their own)
• cutting tools: paper scissors, fabric scissors (or rotary cutter with cutting mat if preferred)

6. Card for your finished block

• card for mounting your final block (available to purchase at £3 per metre)

We are very much looking forward to welcoming new sewists and sharing this creative weekend with you. If you have any questions about the technical content of the course, please contact Kristina on 07928 037041. For queries about the venue or nearby accommodation, contact Sue on 07771 604027.