The ATELIER
The ATELIER Workshops are designed to help you build a sewing practice that grows with you — not one you outgrow.
THE ATELIER WORKSHOP
This is about being devoted to embracing the arc of your creative practice in garment making.
I believe that sewing, when practiced with curiosity, patience, and attention, becomes more than a craft. It becomes a companion to your lifestyle. Whether you sew for yourself or wish to turn your garment-making into a business.
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This workshop is not intended to instruct skills you already have, nor is it to accelerate or speed your practice. It is designed to ground and accompany you — stretch your creative curiosity by building a designer mindset. See through the foundations and how we can manipulate them into our own creative perspective and signature.
Building a quiet confidence in developing your own studio practice.
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And may the garments you create hold the memory of the life you are living now.
With respect for the makers who came before us, and those who will follow,
Tina
WHO IS THIS FOR: This workshop is for thoughtful sewists who want to understand, not rush.
It is not designed for those looking for quick results or trend-based projects.
Here you will create blocks/slopers as a foundation to design your own clothes.
Fresh Fashion Designers welcome.
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We serve the modern home garment maker who is no longer satisfied with following patterns, but is ready to understand clothing, adapt designs, and build a personal wardrobe rooted in creativity, fit, and self-expression.
COURSE CONTENT
Zoom Live April 2nd 11am
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CHAPTER I — ENTERING THE ATELIER
Claiming a Personal Way of Working
Purpose of this chapter
To shift you from maker to practitioner with authorship.
This chapter establishes that the atelier is not about improvement, productivity, or output — it is about how YOU show up.
Embracing a slow and sustained creative studio for yourself.
Learning to read, to adapt, and trust your design instincts.
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The foundation of Pattern Design.
We take a deeper look into pattern design. Factors include measurements, crafting a perfect block, and have an understanding of what happens next.
Pattern Review
SUSAN Dress/Tunic Tucks A1/4085*
LORREM Dress with Pleats A1/4088
NAOMI Jacket With Pockets A1/4087*
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CHAPTER II — FORM, SILHOUETTE & DESIGN
The Shapes You Come Back To
Purpose of this chapter
To recognize and refine your signature forms.
This is not about originality — it’s about recognition
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Manipulation of your block. Designing using your foundational block is the first place to start.
RECOGNITION • PLAY • REFINE
Pattern Review: CORRINE Double Collar Shirt A1/4081*
GEORGIE Loose Shirt A1/4084
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FABRIC REVIEW
What we gravitate to and why.
To deepen the relationship between you and the materials you use.
Fabric is no longer chosen to “match a pattern,” but engaged as an active collaborator.
We explore:
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What fabrics consistently draw me in — and why?
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How does material influence form, movement, and emotion?
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Where do I force cloth to behave instead of listening?
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CHAPTER III — STORY, MEMORY & MEANING
Garments as Expression, and finding your signature.
Purpose of this chapter
To explore clothing as memory-holder, not commodity.
Core questions explored
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What stories do my garments carry?
How does memory live in cloth?
When does making become remembrance?
Building a timeless wardrobe with intention.
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PANT EXPLORATION
Drafting Pants, and exploring style.
Pattern Review
AISLING Jacket & Pant A1/4082*
MAC PANTS • ELOPE PANTS • MIKAILA PANTS • GRETA
CHAPTER IV — CONTINUITY & LEGACY
Designing a Practice That Outlives Urgency
Purpose of this chapter
To gently address the question:
What remains when I stop chasing improvement or perfection?
Core questions explored
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What does legacy mean at this stage in my life?
What do I wish to build?
How do I want my work to be remembered — if at all?
What practices do I want to sustain, not scale?
Do I want to create collections for others?
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SKIRT Manipulation
Drafting the skirt block, Manipulation of the block
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REMI APRON WRAP A1/4083*
FLORENCE Simple Skirt A1/4086
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BONUS ZOOM*
A FOLLOW UP chat, with the clothes we have made during the workshop, the reflection and what you have aquired in your sewing journey. What comes next is a deep part of this discussion.
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FEATURED PATTERNS
* Included with Tier 3
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1. CORRINE Double Collar Shirt A1/4081*
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2. AISLING Jacket & Pant A1/4082*
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3. REMI APRON WRAP A1/4083*
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4. GEORGIE Loose Shirt A1/4084
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5. SUSAN Dress/Tunic Tucks A1/4085*
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6. FLORENCE Simple Skirt A1/4086
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7. NAOMI Jacket With Pockets A1/4087*
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8. LORREM Dress with Pleats A1/4088
Before we make anything, we begin by noticing how we work.
Many of us arrive carrying habits formed by urgency, productivity, or external expectations. The Atelier offers a different invitation: to define a personal way of working that can be sustained — not rushed.
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THIS IS A PAID WORKSHOP
Grandfathered club members & past SYCHIL ANNUAL Subscribers:
Free Tier 1 for the April Session.
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Tiered pricing:
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1: $42~ General Admission
Includes Videos, Download course materials, worksheets and journal + live ZOOM calls through April.
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2. $97~ Gift Box
Includes all that is in Tier 1 + Gift box of printed materials, and gifts. + SYCHIL 8
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3. $148~ Premier
Includes all as above + 5 Download Sewing Patterns*
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Grandfathered Club Members will receive a coupon code for Tier 2 and 3. Watch your email.
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Past Club Members will receive a coupon code for Tiers 1,2 and 3. Watch your email.
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SYCHIL ANNUAL SUBSCRIBERS Free Admission, + coupon code for Tiers 2 & 3.
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CLEAR YOUR CALENDAR FOR APRIL
THE ATELIER
SCHEDULE
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APRIL 2ND LIVE ZOOM HELLO
APRIL 8TH CHAPTER 1
APRIL 9TH ZOOM Q&A
APRIL 15TH CHAPTER II
APRIL 16TH ZOOM Q&A
APRIL 22ND CHAPTER III
APRIL 23RD ZOOM Q&A
APRIL 29TH CHAPTER IV
APRIL 30TH ZOOM Q&A
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Zoom Calls
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Browser (No Install): Join a meeting through a link and select "Join from your browser" to avoid installation.
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Using Zoom
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Joining a Meeting: Open Zoom and click "Join a Meeting" using the meeting ID and password provided, or simply click the invitation link.
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Key Features:
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Audio/Video
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Participants: Will be muted to start, and then we will use a "or raise your hand" button to ask a question.
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Chat: Will be open so you can message everyone or individuals in the group. Our Moderator will be watching and pin certain questions when relevant to the ongoing conversation topics.
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Rules do apply: If the conversation in the chat or when chosen to discuss becomes inappropriate in any way you will be removed from the meeting. We encourage an open and authentic discussion of the course material and host, with patience, optimism, and learning.
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QUESTIONS PLEASE
Get in touch so we can start working together.
