Stop blaming your sewing skills when the problem is your pattern block...

You can sew a perfect seam. Your finishes are clean. You follow instructions carefully…

But your garments don’t fit right.

The armhole gaps. The bust pulls. The waist sits in the wrong place. The pants fit the hips but gap at the waist.

You spend hours doing alterations. Clients come back with fit complaints. And you keep redoing work you’ve already completed.

All of these bringing in a lot of stress, anxiety, and heartaches.

Here’s what nobody tells you:

The problem isn’t your sewing. It’s your foundation blocks.

The Foundation Fashion Schools Rush Through (And Why Your Work Suffers)

If you went to fashion school, you probably spent 2-3 weeks on pattern blocks before rushing into design development.

If you’re self-taught, you might have skipped blocks entirely and gone straight to cutting freehand or using commercial patterns.

📍 Either way, you missed the foundation.

And now every garment you make reflects that gap:

  • ❌ Fit issues you can’t diagnose.
  • ❌ Alterations that don’t really work.
  • ❌ Clients who are maybe “satisfied” but not impressed.
  • ❌ Designs you can’t execute because the fit intimidates you and makes you scared.
  • ❌ Hours wasted redoing work that should have been right the first time.

What Professional Designers Know (That You Weren't Taught)

Every designer working at a professional level drafts their own foundation pattern blocks.

Not once in a while. Not for “special” projects.

For everything.

Because foundation blocks are the baseline for all pattern work:

  • Drafted to exact measurements (not standard sizes)
  • Little to zero ease (pure body blueprint)
  • Adjusted for individual body variations
  • The starting point for EVERY design you’ll ever create
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And once you have your properly drafted foundation blocks, you can:

  • ✅ Create unlimited designs that fit correctly the first time.
  • ✅ Eliminate 80% of fitting problems before cutting fabric.
  • ✅ Work faster (no more starting from scratch every time).
  • ✅ Charge premium prices (because perfect fit = professional credibility).  
  • ✅ Take on more complex projects with confidence.

The 4 Blocks Every Designer Must Master

There are only four essential foundation blocks in all of pattern making:

1. Bodice Block: All tops, dresses, blouses, jackets, and upper body garments start here.

2. Sleeve Block: Every sleeve style, from fitted to bell to puff, builds from this foundation.

3. Skirt Block: A-line, pencil, circle, wrap, pleated, and all variations of skirts come from this one block.

4. Trouser Block: Pants, shorts, culottes, jumpsuits, and all lower body garments come from this.

Master these four blocks, and you have the perfect foundation for your entire design career.

Without them? You’re guessing. And your work shows it.

What This Course Teaches (And What It Doesn't)

✅ What You'll Learn:

Week 1: Measurement Mastery

  • How to take critical body measurements accurately.
  • Where each measurement point actually is on the body.
  • Basic tools needed for effective pattern cutting.

Week 2: The Basic Skirt Block

  • Front and back skirt construction.
  • Waist band construction that actually sits at your natural waist.

Week 3-4: The Basic Bodice Block

  • Step-by-step drafting from measurements.
  • The Easy fitting basic bodice block.
  • The Close fitting basic bodice block.

Week 4: The Basic Sleeve Block

  • Sleeve cap calculations.
  • Drafting the basic sleeve step by step.

Week 5-6: The Basic Trouser Block

  • The most challenging block, broken down step-by-step.
  • Crotch depth and curve shaping.

Week 6: Integration

  • What comes next after foundation blocks.
  • One coaching call for personalized feedback.

❌ What This Course Does NOT Teach:

This is foundation work only. We do not cover:

  • Sewing techniques (you should already know how to sew).
  • Design development or dart manipulation (that’s the next course).
  • Grading patterns for multiple sizes.
  • Advanced fitting for special cases.

Why?

Because you can’t manipulate darts, create designs, or do advanced work until your foundation blocks fit properly.

This course gives you the baseline. The next course (Cut Like A Pro) teaches you how to transform these blocks into unlimited designs.

But you must master foundation first.

Who This Course Is For

✅ This course is perfect if you:

  • Already know how to sew (basic to intermediate level).
  • Are serious about fashion design as a career or business.
  • Currently struggle with fit issues in your work.
  • Rushed through or skipped pattern blocks in school.
  • Are self-taught and want professional-level skills.
  • Need to create garments for clients/customers.
  • Want to charge premium prices for perfect fit.
  • Are ready to invest time in learning properly.

❌ This course is NOT for you if:

  • You don’t know how to sew yet (learn sewing first).
  • You’re looking for quick fixes or shortcuts.
  • You only sew casually as a hobby.
  • You’re not willing to make muslins and do fittings.
  • You want to jump straight to design without foundation.
  • You’re not ready to invest 6 weeks of focused learning.

What Past Students Say

Blessing(Nigeria)

Background: Struggled with fit due to free-hand training from local shops.

"Before now, I used to think pattern drafting was very difficult but taking your course completely changed that for me.

One of the big differences it made with my sewing is that I now spend less time cutting because I know exactly what I'm doing which takes out all the stress I used to feel in the past.

Apart from this, there is this high level of confidence I now have when I'm sewing because I know the fit of my finished cloth will be just perfect. And I won't have to worry about unnecessary readjustments."

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Patricia(United States)

Background: Relied on YouTube videos, lacked foundational knowledge.

"When I chose to work with you, I needed someone who would teach me everything pattern drafting to the very last detail. Because in the past, I used to depend a lot on YouTube videos which were sometimes hard for me to follow.

I didn’t have the foundational knowledge on pattern drafting. And the teachers usually didn’t go in-depth with explaining the techniques. So I was always left trying to figure things out on my own.

But your classes changed that for me as the video lessons were so detailed and structured in a way that it doesn’t rush the student. But gives them time to learn and also practice within the given time frame.

What stood out for me also was how you set time aside to engage with your students through the live calls.

Anyways, I’m proud to say that I can now pattern draft with confidence knowing fully well that my clothes will fit properly every time I sew."

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If others can do it, you can too…

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In This Course, You'll Get,

Pattern drafting

6 weeks

Uninterrupted access to the course content

Mayowa Oye making patterns

8 detailed

Video lessons

A half scale fitting session

1 Coaching call

At the end of the course for personalized feedback

Time Commitment:

1-2 hours per week minimum. 3-4 hours per week if you want to complete faster.

My name's Mayowa Oye...

I left my corporate banking career 7 years ago to pursue fashion design professionally.

I quickly realized that the freehand cutting method I knew wasn’t enough to work at a professional level or create the garments my clients wanted.

So I invested in proper pattern making training and learned the fashion school standard of pattern drafting.

Since then, I’ve:

  • Created over 5 unique design collections and capsules
  • Launched on the Fashions Finest Africa runway show (2019)
  • Taught dozens of designers how to master foundation blocks
  • Built a business teaching professional pattern making standards

I teach pattern drafting the way fashion schools SHOULD teach it: thoroughly, step-by-step, with time to practice and personalized feedback.

No rushing. No gaps. No assumptions.

Just the solid foundation you need to do professional work.

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Introduction to pattern drafting for beginners

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FAQS:

  • Q: What if I’m new to pattern drafting. Is this too advanced for me?
    Not at all! This course is specifically designed for beginners to pattern drafting. However, you DO need basic sewing knowledge. If you can construct a garment from a commercial pattern, you’re ready for this course.
  • Q: What if I went to fashion school but still struggle with fit?
    You’re exactly who this course is for. Many fashion schools rush through blocks in 2-3 weeks, which isn’t enough time to truly master them. This course gives you the depth and practice time to build proper foundation.
  • Q: Will I need any special tools or expensive equipment?

    No expensive equipment needed. You’ll need:

    • Measuring tape
    • Ruler (clear gridded ruler recommended)
    • French curve
    • Pencil and eraser
    • Pattern paper 
    • Cheap fabric for muslins (old bedsheets work)
    • Basic sewing supplies

    I’ll give you a complete tools list in Lesson 1.

  • Q: What if I need more help during the course?
    You’ll have access to one coaching call with me at the end for personalized feedback on your blocks.
  • Q: How is this different from YouTube tutorials?

    YouTube tutorials are fragmented and often skip critical steps. This course is:

    • Structured in logical sequence (each lesson builds on the previous)
    • Comprehensive (nothing is skipped or assumed)
    • Detailed (I explain WHY, not just HOW)
    • Professional standard (this is how fashion schools teach it)
  • Q: What comes after this course?
    Once you master foundation blocks, the next step is learning to transform them into unlimited designs through dart manipulation and design development. I offer an intermediate level course (Cut Like A Pro – 3 months) that teaches this. But you must have properly fitted foundation blocks first.
  • Q: Will this help me work with clients?

    Absolutely. Properly drafted foundation blocks eliminate most fitting issues before you start. This means:

    • Fewer alterations
    • Fewer client complaints
    • Faster project completion
    • Professional credibility
    • Ability to charge premium prices

The Investment Introduction to Pattern Drafting for Beginners

£53 for 6 weeks (Approximately $67 USD)

What This Investment Gets You:

  • Professional-level pattern drafting foundation
  • Skills that last your entire career
  • Ability to create unlimited designs that fit
  • Elimination of 80% of fitting problems
  • Confidence to take on any project
  • Foundation for advanced design work

What You Save:

  • Time: No more hours redoing work or doing endless alterations
  • Money: No more wasted fabric on garments that don’t fit
  • Stress: No more client complaints about fit
  • Missed opportunities: No more turning down projects because fit intimidates you

This course pays for itself after ONE perfectly fitted garment.

Limited Enrollment

I only accept 15 students per cohort to ensure I can provide personalized feedback during the coaching call.

Introduction to pattern drafting for beginners

£53/6 weeks
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Two Paths Forward

Path 1: Keep Struggling

  • Continue fighting with fit issues
  • Keep redoing work that should be right the first time
  • Watch other designers get the clients you want
  • Stay stuck at your current skill level
  • Wonder why your work doesn’t look professional

Path 2: Master the Foundation

  • Learn the professional standard of pattern drafting
  • Create garments that fit correctly the first time
  • Build confidence in your technical skills
  • Eliminate the guesswork and frustration
  • Lay the foundation for design mastery
  • Position yourself as a serious professional

The choice is yours.

But if you choose Path 2, now is the time.

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Questions? 

Email: info.mayowaoye@gmail.com

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PS. The Real Cost of Not Learning This...

Every garment you make without proper foundation blocks costs you:

  • 2-3 hours of alteration time
  • Client credibility when fit isn’t perfect
  • The ability to charge premium prices
  • Opportunities for complex projects
  • Confidence in your skills

You’ll spend 6 weeks learning foundation blocks once, or you’ll spend 2-3 hours per project fighting with fit.

Which investment makes more sense?

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Grow your confidence while cutting

And make clothes that fit once and for all!

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