Private Pattern Making Lesson

Master the art of garment construction with a private, 1-on-1 pattern making lesson in Manchester.



2 hours Class size 1 on 1

  £95 - £110 (£95 for Private 1-to-1 Sketching (2 hours); £110 for Private 1-to-1 Pattern Making (2 hours))

Unlock the secrets of fashion design with this private, 1-to-1 pattern making lesson in Manchester. Whether you're curious about how clothes are made or looking to refine your intermediate skills, this session at our own fully equipped studio, Anna Stella Fashion Academy, is tailored entirely to your pace and level.
You'll get to grips with the logical foundations of garment construction through hands-on guidance and live demonstrations. Your teacher will show you how to turn your design ideas into precise, physical patterns, helping you understand the "why" behind every line and curve. It's a low-pressure environment where you can ask as many questions as you like while building a solid technical base.
During this focused workshop, you will:
  • Master the fundamentals of flat pattern cutting and drafting – Learn the essential techniques used by professional designers.
  • Create basic blocks – Depending on your experience, you'll draft a skirt or bodice block that fits perfectly.
  • Build your confidence – Gain the skills to start experimenting with your own unique garment designs at home.
By the end of your time in the studio, you'll have gained a deep understanding of the drafting process and a set of custom blocks to use for future projects. You'll leave feeling empowered and ready to bring your fashion sketches to life with professional precision.
Your lesson is taught by the founder of Anna Stella Fashion Academy, a fashion designer and pattern maker with more than 30 years of experience, who drafts professional patterns for her own collections and teaches fashion design to students across the UK and the Arab world.
About the academy: Anna Stella Fashion Academy is run by Anna Stella London Ltd, a UK-registered company listed on the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN 10101185) and an approved CPD provider with The CPD Group (provider no. 786956) for its Professional Training Program in Fashion Design, Creative Identity & Technology. Anna Stella is a UK registered trademark (UK00004369981).
What you'll get
You will leave the session with a clear understanding of the process and a finished pattern block ready for use, along with personalised feedback to help you continue practicing.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly! No prior sewing or pattern cutting experience is necessary. If you are already at an intermediate level, the lesson will be tailored to challenge you with more advanced techniques
What to bring
  • Pencils, eraser, and a long ruler.
  • Pattern paper.
  • (Materials can be provided if agreed in advance).

FAQ

Do I need to know how to sew?
Basic sewing knowledge is helpful to understand how pieces join together, but it is not required. We will focus on the logic of drafting the pattern on paper.
Will I make a full garment in this class?
We focus on Pattern Making, but we can cut the fabric and assemble the pieces by hand (using pins or hand-tacking) to visualize the structure. Please note that this is not a sewing class; we focus on the logic of how pieces fit together rather than sewing machine techniques or finishing.
Location

Manchester

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Anna Stella London
Anna Stella London

female Women-owned

Hi, I'm Anna Stella. Fashion has been my language for more than 30 years. I started with hand sketching and couture-style pattern making, and over time expanded into digital design, Adobe Illustrator and modern creative tools, including AI in fashion. Today I teach through Anna Stella Fashion Academy in Manchester, guiding beginners and aspiring designers to build confidence, learn professional methods and create work they're proud to show.
What makes my teaching different is the balance between creativity and structure: we don't just draw beautiful sketches, we build strong fashion lines, understand proportions and translate ideas into patterns that actually fit. I run small-group workshops at my own fully equipped studio in Manchester, as well as private 1-to-1 lessons and online classes.
Anna Stella Fashion Academy is run by Anna Stella London Ltd, listed on the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN 10101185) and an approved CPD provider with The CPD Group (provider no. 786956) for its Professional Training Program in Fashion Design, Creative Identity & Technology.

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