MIMI G
Founder, Sew It Academy &
Pattern Making Academy
Tricia Camacho
Lead Instructor
Pattern Making Academy
FOUNDER & INSTRUCTOR
Mimi G has taught tens of thousands of people to sew and has built a recognized and respected DIY empire . She is the founder of Sew It Academy, the worlds best and only online fashion sewing & design school focused on teaching anyone to sew at their own pace for an affordable price. Now Mimi G brings you Pattern Making Academy with lead instructor and expert pattern maker, Tricia Camacho.
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Tricia Camacho has an extensive resume as a professional pattern maker for the live entertainment costume industry. Her ease of teaching and clear instruction have allowed her to teach hundreds of students how to bring their fashion dreams and ideas to life. Pattern making is her gift and now she is sharing it with the world.
THE FIRST PATTERN MAKING ACADEMY THAT TEACHES YOU ALL THE FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS YOU NEED AND THEN TEACHES YOU TO DRAFT GARMENTS START TO FINISH INCLUDING FITTING AND HACKING WITH TWO COURSES MONTHLY AND A BONUS SEW-ALONG COURSE ALONG WITH A 44 PAGE WORKBOOK!
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP WITH NEW COURSE EVERY TWO WEEKS!
DRAFTING PROJECT & FITTING COURSE WITH DESIGN HACK IDEAS
MONTHLY BONUS COURSE!
LEARN ORDER OF CONSTRUCTION SEW YOUR NEWLY DRAFTED PATTERN WITH MIMI G & NORRIS
PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP!
SHARE YOUR JOURNEY WITH OTHER STUDENTS. MONTHLY INSTRUCTOR CHECK IN
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WITH TIPS, RESOURCES AND MORE
24/7 ACCESS TO WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE. START, PAUSE AND RESUME AS NEEDED
CANCEL ANYTIME!
NO COMMITMENT
HOW THE
PATTERN MAKING ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP WORKS
Check out our FAQ page for frequently asked questions
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When you first join, you will spend the first three months learning the foundation principles; this is a jammed-packed three months with over 12 courses to prepare you for the garment-specific drafting, fitting, and construction courses that will follow monthly.
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The courses are dripped during the month to allow you to digest the instruction in small chunks. Dripping the content will avoid you getting overwhelmed and instead allow you time to work at your pace.
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Every two weeks after your first three months, you will receive a new course in your dashboard. The first course in the month will be a new modern and stylish garment drafted from start to finish.
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The second course for the month will be focused on either fitting fixes and adjustments or design hacks to help you use the pattern in multiple ways.
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The third bonus course for the month will teach you the order of construction, so you know exactly how to put together and sew your newly drafted pattern with a start to finish sewing construction video from Mimi G and Norris Ford. ​​​
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Your monthly membership will allow you 24/7 access so you can work at your pace, start, stop and resume or rewatch the courses as often as needed.
A MESSAGE FROM TRICIA
LEAD INSTRUCTOR & EXPERT PATTERN MAKER
44
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COURSE
WORKBOOK
Workbook and half scale slopers are included with your membership
WHAT MAKES PATTERN MAKING ACADEMY DIFFERENT?
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STEP-BY-STEP COURSES: Each course is concise and easy to follow.
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OUR METHOD: We use easy-to-understand terms and clear instructions to keep you interested and excited as you learn.
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FOR EVERYONE: Each course will teach various drafting techniques that will help you expand your knowledge and provide you with the skills to create any garment. PMA's techniques and methods can be applied to both womenswear and menswear.
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FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES: The first three months are filled with all the foundational skills you need to prepare you for drafting garments.
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COURSE GUIDE: Each class will teach you numerous clear and easy techniques to follow and will increase your skill level.
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INSTRUCTOR: Tricia has extensive pattern-making knowledge and a great way of teaching that makes it fun and exciting.
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FOUNDER: Mimi G knows how to create businesses that teach and inspire! Pattern-making academy is another amazing teaching platform to help you expand and grow.
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WHO IS PMA FOR?
Have you tried learning pattern making before but found it difficult or hard to follow?
Do you want to be a designer but lack the pattern making skills needed to bring your designs
to life?
Do you sew but are you looking to increase your skill level
in fitting, patternmaking and design?
PATTERN MAKING ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP
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Two Monthly Courses: Drafting Course and a Fitting and Design Hacks Course
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Bonus: Monthly Course on Order of Construction
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44 Page Workbook
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PMA Facebook Group: Share your projects and journey with other students
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Monthly Newsletter: Get tips, resources and style tips for the garments drafted from Mimi G and Norris
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Launching Friday 11/26
$19.97
for the life of your membership
If you are a Sew It Academy member EMAIL US to get your discount code (must be currently enrolled in SIA)
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How does it work?When you first join, you will spend the first three months learning the foundation principles; this is a jammed-packed three months with over 12 courses to prepare you for the garment-specific drafting, fitting, and construction courses that will follow monthly. The courses are dripped during the month to allow you to digest the instruction in small chunks. Dripping the content will avoid you getting overwhelmed and instead allow you time to work at your pace. ​ Every two weeks after your first three months, you will receive a new course in your dashboard. The first course in the month will be a new modern and stylish garment drafted from start to finish. ​ The second course for the month will be focused on either fitting fixes and adjustments or design hacks to help you use the pattern in multiple ways. The third bonus course for the month will teach you the order of construction, so you know exactly how to put together and sew your newly drafted pattern with a start to finish sewing construction video from Mimi G and Norris Ford. ​​​ Your monthly membership will allow you 24/7 access so you can work at your pace, start, stop and resume or rewatch the courses as often as needed.
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What courses are offered in PMA?PMA is a pattern making academy that teaches the foundational principles of pattern making along with fitting and order of construction. You not only learn how to draft garments from start to finish that you can then mix and match and modify the designs to create various looks but you will alos learn how to make fitting adjustments to the patterns as well as learning the "order of construction" This skill set is invaluable! Knowing when to attach, for example, the collar or facings, plackets and sleeves is very important to the success of your finised garment. Three courses are provided monthly so you are always learning something new!
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How much does PMA cost?PMA is a monthly subscription fee of $11.97 (automated recurring payments) Annual recurring membership is $215 annualy
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Can I sign up at anytime?Yes. PMA has an an open enrollment. You can sign up and cancel at any time.
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Do I need to be an advanced sewist to learn pattern making?No. Learning patternmaking is a completely different set of skills that you can learn as you are learning to sew. Even as beginner, learning pattern making will help you understand construction, fitting and grading as you work on your sewing skills.
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What tools are needed to start?During the first course we will cover all the recommended supplies you will need.
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Do I need to be good at math?No. Tricia teaches in a very easy to understand method without needing to know a ton of math. Basic math and easy techniques are used.
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How long is PMA?PMA memberships are continuing education. You will always have access to your courses as long as you maintain your membership. Work at your own pace. THREE new classes are added monthly, but you may cancel at any time.
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Can I share my membership by giving someone my log in?No, if multiple people share your membership, the system will automatically lock one account out.
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How do I canel?If you wish to cancel your monthly membership, email admin@learnpatternmaking.com
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Membership refund policyPMA memberships are non-refundable. Disputed payments are handled in accordance with our Chargeback Policy. For full info read our terms and conditions
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Chargeback PolicyCredit card chargebacks and PayPal disputes can be costly and hurt our standing with our payment processors. For this reason, we reserve the right to terminate and/or disable PMA Membership accounts that have filed chargebacks or disputes. We are always willing to discuss any issues you may have and ask that you contact us at hello@sewitacademyadmin@learnpatternmaking.com if you have a dispute you would like us to review. These disputes are meant as a last resort measure. All customer service and billing questions should be directed to us first. We answer email daily and will always help with any questions or concerns you may have.
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Is PMA for womenswear only?No. Pattern making is a skill set that once you learn it you are able to create and draft whatever your mind can dream up. There will be specific courses that will cover womenswear (dress, skirt rtc) but the bulk of PMA drafting course will be designed as gender neutral garments, ie. Pants, shirts, blazers, coats etc. No matter what the course is, even those specific to womenswear will have technical skills and drafting methods that you will learn and can apply to any garment.
