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Introduction to fitting - adapt your own block pattern

Where
76 Botany Rd
Waterloo NSW 2017
Australia
Located within The Nest Creative Space
When

Every day, 10am to 3:30pm Saturday 23 July 2022 to Sunday 24 July 2022

This course allows you to gain confidence in measuring and fitting your own patterns!

You'll leave the class with a custom block to fit your body, which can be used to create your own dress, top and skirt patterns or check the fit of your sewing patterns, as well as gain lots of new skills for creating the perfect fit!

You'll receive a booklet with all the information you're learning in class, so you can carry on with confidence at home! 

We'll be working on a dress pattern in this class that can be used for dresses, tops and skirts.

Level

Beginner level - however, we require that you know the basics of sewing construction and are confident completing a sewing project on your own. 

You'll learn how to:

  • Take your own measurements

  • Decide which size to sew

  • Understand garment and design ease

  • Make pre-toile adjustments

  • Prep and sew a toile

  • Gain the confidence to properly fit toiles

  • Follow the order of fitting

  • Test fit adjustments on your toile

  • Make fit adjustments to your pattern

  • Discuss other common fit issues you have

  • Use your block pattern to check the fit of your sewing patterns

  • If there's time - learn to make changes to your block to create designs!

What's included:

  • Base/block pattern (AUS sizes 8 - 30)

  • Fitting booklet with all the techniques so you can carry on at home

  • Toiling Fabric

  • Pattern paper

  • Tools and Equipment

  • Sewing Machines

  • Cutting Tables

  • Plenty of Hand Sanitizer and Wipes!

 Feel free to bring your own equipment if you'd prefer!

What you'll need to bring:

What you'll need to bring:

  • Lunch (If the workshop falls on a weekend there will be a 30-minute break)

  • Notebook

  • Tight-fitting garments (e.g tight top and leggings) to wear underneath your toile if you'd prefer.

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