BASIC PATTERN CUTTING COURSE TOOLS CHECKLIST
Getting ready for enrolment? Here’s your tools checklist of the equipment we will be using on the course!
Remember you can still join the course without owning these tools!
Links to the tools checklist!
Paper Scissors: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Westcott-inch-Easy-Grip-Scissor/dp/B000MQAY7G/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=paper+scissors&qid=1607267502&sr=8-5
Fabric Scissors: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fiskars-Classic-Dressmaking-Scissors-Length/dp/B0001P08L0/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=sewing+scissors&qid=1607267445&sr=8-10
Calico/Cotton Fabric: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Natural-Calico-Pack-Fabric-Suitable/dp/B01N2HOQX7/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=calico&qid=1607786985&sr=8-7
The site I buy my pattern paper from (I purchase a roll): https://www.williamgee.co.uk/shop/spot-and-cross-pattern-paper-25mm-spacing-136m/
Pattern Notcher: https://www.amazon.co.uk/SODIAL-Garment-Pattern-Notcher-Designer/dp/B07FT5P2PS/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=notcher&qid=1607267784&sr=8-9
Tracing Wheel: https://www.morplan.com/gb_en/41195
Mechanical Pencil: https://www.amazon.co.uk/BIC-Matic-0-7mm-Mechanical-Pencils/dp/B009FYMXCU/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=mechanical+pencil&qid=1607267632&sr=8-9
Rubber/Eraser: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Helix-Large-Tablet-Eraser-Single/dp/B07KCRMSP7/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=rubber&qid=1607267569&sr=8-7
Sewing Awl (this is not essential and is optional): https://www.morplan.com/gb_en/economy-clickers-awl
Or Scotch Tape: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scotch-Magic-Tape-Dispensered-Rolls/dp/B000J63G6K/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=scotch+tape&qid=1607267963&sr=8-5
White board Tape I use to tape & drape: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Selizo-Pieces-Whiteboard-Graphic-Colors/dp/B075NZ1S9C/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=whiteboard+tape&qid=1607269847&sr=8-14
Or you can purchase the professional draping tape: https://www.sewessential.co.uk/shoben-designer-tape-3mm-x-25metres?gclid=CjwKCAiAn7L-BRBbEiwAl9UtkBl48ILeHH1QrqwURZIFsEKdOyJWYI9zwpIXCqtZfwZEy1aV_XgtoBoClIUQAvD_BwE
Blocks Card:
Order a roll: https://www.williamgee.co.uk/shop/manilla-card-10m/
Buy individual card sheets (Brown Kraft Card, A2, 250gsm) : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A6-A5-A4-A3-A2-BROWN-KRAFT-CARD-BLANKS-CRAFT-PRINTER-PAPER-PLACE-TAGS-BAG-LABELS/274442192651?hash=item3fe607870b:g:trcAAOSwNmheff7V&var=574578663143
Alternatively, if you’re buying from the UK I sometimes purchase singular A2 sheets from ‘The Range’.
Pattern Drill 3mm (this is not essential and is optional): https://www.morplan.com/gb_en/pattern-drill
Mannequin (Optional, for beginners I recommend)- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Student-Dressmaker-Tailors-Display-Mannequin/dp/B08BFXPJHQ/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=mannequin&qid=1607268728&sr=8-9&th=1
Professional Mannequin I use: https://theshopcompany.com/
https://www.amazon.com/only-mannequins-Professional-Collapsible-Shoulders/dp/B008GIEUW2
Adjustable Mannequin I use: https://sewing-online.com/lady-valet-dressmakers-dummy-small.html?utm_source=google_shopping&m=Configurable&gclid=CjwKCAiArIH_BRB2EiwALfbH1HGawF_zdmfREenPQd1X7UVg2kvo1488aYgpZ78fJx7WiTMAatQx1RoC_A8QAvD_BwE