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How many times have you spent time sewing garments for yourself only to be discouraged with the finished project that doesn’t fit? Many of us have learned fitting and alteration methods that fail us; are frustrating or are not consistent.
This class will involve one on one instruction regarding an easy method to approach fitting for yourself that will bring back the joy to sewing.
Date - October 20th
Time 9:30 to 4:00
Cost: $35
Teacher - Elisa Milano - Elisa has been sewing since she was a child. Both her mother and grandmother were master seamstresses. Sewing is her passion and she can’t wait to share her skills and tips with each of her students.
Please print the instructions below and bring to class
Bodice Fitting and Factory Techniques
Full Bust Adjustments Steps
Key concept that will be covered:
How to choose a size on a pattern
How to cut out pattern
One on one muslin fitting - understand your fitting challenges and solutions.
Transferring fitting adjustments to your pattern
Sewing techniques for collars, cuffs, hems etc.
Items to bring to class:
Sewing machine (you must understand how to operate your machine and have basic sewing skills
Muslin, enough to make a test garment she recommends 2 yard
Scissor, seam ripper, measuring tape, sharpei, ruler, thread and sewing needles
A basic fitted blouse pattern that you like
Bring a blouse from your closet that fits you. This will be used as a basis for fitting you and your preferences on ease and lenghts.