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Some basic sewing knowledge is helpful, though prior experience with pattern adjustments is not required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is designed for sewists who want to develop their confidence in fitting and adjusting patterns to achieve a better result from both commercial and self-drafted patterns.\u003cbr\u003eIt is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner to intermediate sewists who have struggled with the fit of commercial patterns\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome sewists wanting to understand why fitting problems occur and how to fix them\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who has experienced recurring fit issues and wants practical, expert-led solutions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewists looking to build their knowledge of industry fitting techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants should have some basic sewing knowledge, though no prior experience with pattern adjustments is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this hands-on workshop participants will work through a series of practical fitting and adjustment exercises under the guidance of practitioners with over 30 years of specialist fitting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe day covers a broad range of common fitting challenges - from bust and bodice adjustments through to crotch, shoulder, and sleeve corrections. 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