Fitting School - trousers or bodice
Monday 9am - 4pm - one off workshop
3 spots left
About the Class
Do you struggle with choosing the right size from a pattern chart? Are your measurements between sizes, leaving you unsure of which to pick? Or have you spent hours sewing a beautiful garment only to find it doesn’t fit properly and ends up gathering dust in your wardrobe? You're not alone! Commercial patterns are based on a standard size set that doesn’t fit most people. The key to making patterns work for your body is understanding how to adjust them for the best fit—and that’s exactly what this course will teach you. For example, many patterns are designed for a B cup bust, so if you have a fuller bust, you’ll need to make a full bust adjustment for the right fit. Let’s be honest—most patterns don’t account for tummies, but women’s bodies come in all shapes and sizes, tummies included! In this course, you’ll work on fitting an industry-standard block to your body. The skills you learn are transferable to any commercial pattern, so by the end of the class, you’ll know how to adjust patterns to fit your unique shape—and you’ll leave with a block that fits perfectly! What You Will Learn: ●How to take accurate measurements ●Selecting the right size pattern based on your bust or hip measurements ●Full/small bust adjustments ●Lengthening/shortening bodices ●Waist/tummy adjustments ●Moving and adjusting darts ●Adjusting the neckline ●Narrowing or broadening shoulder seams ●Back fitting adjustments ●Full bottom adjustments ●Crotch length vs crotch depth ●Balancing your pattern ●Body mapping Course Structure: This class is tailored to meet individual student needs, so the exact adjustments will vary. While the list above covers common adjustments, not everyone will need all of them. You'll learn how to make adjustments to achieve a perfectly fitting bodice or trousers and gain insights into other adjustments by seeing what your fellow students are working on. What You Will Need: ●Sewing kit (pins, thread, unpicker, tape measure, etc.) ●Glue stick or sellotape ●Calico for toiles (expect to make several) What You Will Receive: ●A block pattern to make adjustments on (basic, non-stylised) ●Pattern paper ●An instruction booklet for different adjustments Skill Level: 4. Seamstress in training (Intermediate) Our studio is fully kitted out with modern Janome sewing machines and overlockers for you to use.
Dates & Times
Cancellation Policy
By booking a course or workshop with Ready Steady Sew, you are agreeing to the terms outlined in this cancellation policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us prior to booking. Please head to the Cancellation Policy header in the menu tab to view our full policy. Cancellation Due to Non-Attendance We understand that sometimes circumstances change, but we ask for your cooperation with our cancellation policy: Cancellations must be made at least 14 working days before the course start date to receive a full refund. 14 days or less notice: 50% of the course fee will be refunded. 7 days or less before the course start date: 100% of the course fee will be charged Non-attendance without prior notice will result in no refund. To cancel your place, please email us at readysteadysew@hotmail.com as soon as possible. All cancellations must be received in writing via email. Refunds will be processed the same day that you request it. However, please note that the processing time is dependent on Wix Payments (our payment provider) and your bank. We have no control over how long it takes for the funds to appear in your account, but it can take up to 20 business days in total, depending on your bank's processing times. No Refunds for Partially Attended Courses There will be no refunds for partially attended courses. If you decide that the course is not for you after attending part of it, you will not be eligible for a refund. We encourage you to make sure the course is right for you before booking. Transfers to Future Classes If you need to transfer to a future class, you must notify us at least 14 working days before the class start date. Unfortunately, we cannot accept transfer requests within 14 days of the class start date. We are unable to transfer bookings after this time frame as it's not long enough for us to refill your spot, and it takes a spot away from a future student. As a small business, we rely on full classes to remain sustainable, and offering transfers to everyone who requests them would result in under-booked classes. We encourage you to ensure you're available for the dates of the course you book. Once a spot is reserved, it is committed to you, and we cannot accommodate changes to future sessions regardless of the reason.