How many times have you spent time sewing garments for yourself only to be discouraged with a 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 of sewing your own garments.
Date: March 7, 2022
Time: 9:30 to 4:00
Cost: $45
Instructor: Elisa Milano
Please print the instructions below and bring to class
Bodice Fitting and Factory Techniques
Key concepts 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 - 2 yards is recommended
Scissor, seam ripper, measuring tape, sharpie marker, 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 lengths.