Bodice Pattern Alterations for Better Fit - Virtual Workshop

Take your sewing to the next level with this hands-on workshop focused on achieving a flawless fit. In this online class, you’ll learn how to choose the correct pattern size, analyze garment fit, and make alterations that ensure your next project fits beautifully before you even start sewing. This workshop focuses on the upper body. This workshop combines lecture, demonstration, and practical exercises. Prior to the class, you will recieve a workbook that includes half-scale blocks that we will use for the exercises. This workbook must be printed on single-sided paper You’ll work with half-scale blocks (printed at home) to explore a range of fit techniques, then apply them to your own 1/4-scale blocks. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the tools and confidence to adjust patterns for a custom fit, solve common fit issues, and take your sewing from “okay” to beautifully tailored. You will learn how to: Selecting the correct pattern size Understanding ease (wearing ease vs. design ease) Grading between and beyond sizes Identifying fit issues using wrinkles as clues Upper-body alteration techniques Sequencing fit adjustments for best results Who Should Take This Class This workshop is designed for sewists with experience following patterns and sewing garments. You should be comfortable with basic garment construction and terminology. A laptop or tablet and the printed workbook (single-sided) are required for the exercises. Details Who should take this class - You have access to a laptop or ipad, a printer, and ambition to sew better fitting garments. Please note that this isn't a class to learn to sew garments, for this workshop, you should already know how to follow a garment pattern, have sewn clothing, and understand basic garment sewing terminology. Workshop Details Format: Three 2-hour online classes over three weeks Included: Printable half-scale blocks, a digital workbook, and guided exercises Supplies: Prior to class, print out the file of blocks we will send to you in advance Pencil Eraser Paper - several sheets Scotch tape (magic tape - matte, not glossy, so that it can be written on) Ruler (preferably gridded drafting ruler) Paper scissors From Cashmerette Website: https://www.cashmerette.com/collections/online-sewing-fitting-classes/products/master-fit-pattern-hacking-for-curves-class-bundle How to measure yourself to ensure your garment will fit properly How to choose the right pattern size to start from How to make and fit a muslin for accurate adjustments Four types of Full Bust Adjustment with many variations How to get smooth bust fit by raising, lowering, splitting, or rotating darts How to prevent gaping armholes and necklines How to adjust shoulder width and position to fit your frame How to fix fabric pooling caused by a hollow chest Four approaches to back fitting, including sway back adjustments How to make sleeves more comfortable with full bicep adjustments Bodice Fitting for Curves Get Started Making a Muslin Measuring Yourself Choosing a Size Bust Introduction to Full Bust Adjustments Full Bust Adjustment: 2 Dart and 1 Dart Bodice Full Bust Adjustment: Dartless Bodice Full Bust Adjustment: Princess Seamed Bodice Full Bust Adjustment: Knit Bodice Raise or Lower Darts Split and Rotate Darts Neck and Shoulders How to Fix a Gaping Neckline How to Adjust for a Hollow Chest How to Adjust for Wide or Narrow Shoulders How to Adjust for a Forward Shoulder Back How to Adjust for a Sway Back How to Adjust for a Broad Back How to Adjust for a Narrow Back How to Adjust for a Rounded Upper Back Arms Large Bicep Adjustment How to Fix Gaping Armholes Pattern Hacking for Curves How to create a button-back or button-front blouse How to hack a cross-over back top How to make a back keyhole top with neckline facing How to create a V-neck top with all-in-one facing covering neckline and armholes How to convert darts into princess seams How to add a collar of any shape to a top How to create a ruffle-hemmed top How to add cap or tulip sleeves to sleeveless garments How to transform a woven top into a swing knit tank How to convert a top pattern into a trapeze dress