Get Fit in Six Weeks

Sorry this is not a keep fit class ! Pattern Alterations 

Nothing beats sewing your own garments, and as we progress in our sewing journey, getting or improving the fit can then be the next focus.

This Six-week course will take you through fitting and pattern alterations so that you will increase your knowledge and confidence when taking on new projects.

Each week we will focus on various garment types – tops/ bodice – sleeves and trousers.

Week 1 – 2 focused on bodice fitting. Adjusting the bust area on darted, non-darted and princess seams. Plus looking at shoulder and neck fit – sway backs

Week 3 – Sleeves, adjusts the arm scythe, biceps adjustments

Week 4- 6 Trouser fitting, spotlighting on crotch fitting issues.

The aim is to make toiles of our chosen patterns, these you may have made before and had fitting issues or wish to improve the fit. We will analyse fitting problems and apply solutions through adapting our patterns.

WHO’S IT FOR?

• Sewists who are confident making garments and with using a sewing machine
• Has familiarity of following a sewing pattern
• Those looking to build their sewing skills
• Those who are building their handmade wardrobe and are Sewcial

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• How to take accurate body measurements
• How to analyse fitting issues and make required pattern adjustments

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Basic Sewing essentials – pins, scissors, marking tools such as chalk or dressmakers’ carbon, rules/French curves (we have a number of these at the studio for use if you do not have any)

Patterns for tops or bodices that have darts, non-darted and princess seams ( we do have a large variety of out of print patterns that you are free to choose from if required

Toile fabric, calico, sheeting etc.

WHATS INCLUDED 

Full use of studio machines and equipment

Tracing paper

Abundant tea/coffee refreshments including yummy biscuits and cake

COST 180.00