HELLO LOVELY!
I'm Kate 👋
You’ve found yourself here and now you’re wondering…
“Who on earth is she?!”
The short answer is that I’m Kathryn (But you can call me Kate) And this is Project Patterns, the space I created to share my love of pattern cutting with the world.
I’m a professional pattern cutter, and I’ve spent the last decade working for some of the top fashion brands in London.
I’ve been lucky enough to see my work on catwalks, huge international campaigns, celebrities, red carpets and Royals.
Some of my career highlights include dressing Michelle Obama and top British Royals.
And of course, lots of celebrities too!
Although nothing beats opening Vogue up and finding your work inside!
I’m slightly biased, but I think pattern cutting is the unsung hero of the fashion world.
It’s an incredible skill.
It’s clever problem solving and honestly just a really fun craft to practice.
I want to share my knowledge and experience with you, so that you can create unique, perfectly fitting clothes too!
How it all started...
My mum taught me to sew, so it’s always been in my life and I’m proud to say that I’ve never lived in a house without a sewing machine in it!
But my real training began when I went to Bath Spa University to study Fashion Design.
I was given an amazing education in the basics of pattern cutting which really built the foundations of my knowledge.
From there I went straight into the industry to learn my technical knowledge first hand and build on what I already knew.
Fast forward a decade and I am humbled to have worked with some amazing pattern cutters, designers, technical experts and have had the opportunity to learn from them.
Teaching...
I started teaching pattern cutting in 2018 and haven’t looked back since!
I am a firm believer that everyone should learn how to create their own clothing.
For me, that doesn’t just involve learning how to sew but also how to draft and fit your own patterns.
I’ve gone from teaching local classes to helping thousands of students all over the world, and I’m just getting started!
I love working for big brands. And I also love of teaching!
I’m now hoping that I can share my knowledge and maybe even inspire a few people to become pattern cutters themselves!
Project Patterns is all about trying to teach the art of pattern cutting to anyone and everyone who has an interest in learning.
So stay tuned for tutorials, tips and tricks galore!
Get results like these
This is such a wonderful course! I feel like I’m unlocking the secrets to fashion design!! 😉
Everything is so well explained and demonstrated.
I love that the course is clear, concise but very methodical.
In theory, I feel well equipped to tackle some basic designs.
I’m motivated now to improve my sewing techniques so that I can bring these designs to life!
Thank you, Kate!
-Lauren
I loved drafting my trouser pattern, and I loved the fit.
The best first fit I have ever had! Kates clear lessons explore how to make improvements on fit, and can be accessed time and again when you want to revisit.
I love Kates courses, and have done most of them.
They are so worth the investment in your dressmaking interests, and certainly have helped me be more confident in adapting patterns.
Thank you Kate.
-Dawn
I originally approached pattern cutting by self-studying with the well-known books, but only got more confused. Kathryn very quickly blew all the confusion away.
She has great empathy, so can quickly see why a student is confused and offer a clear explanation. She gives a lot of thought to lesson planning to ensure concepts are being built upon in the best way for the student, and she’s also happy to cater to the students’ wishes. I was pleased to be working on designs that I had chosen which kept me very motivated.
-Elaine
Some fun facts about me...
I might sound very British, but I was actually born and raised in sunny South Africa!
I spent two and half years living on a canal boat, exploring London by the water.
I'm obsessed with plants and slowly growing my own little jungle at home.
When I'm not sewing you can find me rowing, running or cycling...out door sports? YES PLEASE!
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