đź“… Date & Time: OCTOBER 4th, 9.30am- 4pm
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Duration: 1 Day (approximately 6.5 hours)
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Format: In-person, hands-on workshop
🧷 Course Description Join our sell-out workshop designed for those with some knowledge of sewing! In this one-day workshop, you will be exposed to many industry techniques and insider tips that can help solve the recurring issues you may face when working with commercial patterns. Whether you’re working with a pattern you’ve created or one you've purchased, this workshop provides step-by-step exercises to boost your confidence in adjusting patterns and fitting garments properly.
đź’¬ Testimonials
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"An industry game changer..." — Anne, Fashion Garment Technician
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"This changed the way I make clothes, amazing information..." — Tess, Home Sewer
🎯 Course Objectives By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
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Bust Adjustments:
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Understand bust darts and learn how to manipulate them to fit your shape.
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Move darts around on the bodice for better fitting.
- proper way to measure your bust and move darts on the pattern to suit.
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Bodice Adjustments:
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Adjust bodices and dresses that are lifting or drooping at the hem.
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Fix bunching under the arm.
- Drag lines and why they happen
- learn why it's not you, it's the pattern that needs fixing!
- Sleeve fixes, easy solutions.
- improving the comfort & fit by adjusting your existing pattern
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Crotch Adjustments:
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Learn techniques for effectively adjusting crotch fit in pants.
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Shoulder Adjustments:
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Adjust shoulder slope to suit your posture.
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Modify shoulder width for personalized fit.
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Adjust the sleeve head for better alignment.
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Additional Techniques:
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Discover many more amazing techniques and industry secrets to enhance your sewing skills.
- Over 30 years of specialised fitting, incredible discussions and learning outcomesÂ
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đź“š Workshop Content
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Hands-On Exercises: Mock-ups of garments will be provided to demonstrate how these techniques work.
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Class Tools: Participants will have access to pattern making paper and long rulers for class exercises.
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Real Life Examples:
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Examples of ill-fitting garments to demonstrate how to fix them.
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Correct fitting garments showcased for reference.
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đź“ť What to Bring Please bring the following items, if you have them:
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Pens, pencils, and an eraser
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Notebook
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Small ruler (optional)
🎟️ Spots Are Limited — Book Now
⚧ Inclusivity Statement This workshop welcomes participants of all backgrounds, identities, and skill levels, including trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.