Bodice Block/sloper fitting - Dressmaking

Description

Join us at Stitching Kitchen for a day of advanced dressmaking with our tutor Emma Smith. She will teach you how to adjust a bodice block to fit you - this can then be your jumping off point for tops and dresses from here on.

Starting with a simple bodice block / sloper you will make adjustments to the calico mock up and then transfer these adjustments to create a bodice block which works for your body.

A very common adjustment is to allow for a larger bust. It is often known as a Full Bust Adjustment or FBA. Once you know how to make this alteration to your paper patterns, your dressmaking will be transformed forever! 

What you will learn/achieve

The workshop will cover:

You’ll make a muslin/toile and then be able to make further adjustments to your pattern.

What's included

Tuition: full instruction and support in a friendly incusive environment. Small class size (maximum of 6).

All tools and equipment needed on the day, including calico and pattern paper.

Use of Pfaff machines and sewing kit in Stitching Kitchen's fully equipped studio.

Tea and cake.

What to bring

A packed lunch.

You don't need to bring anything else! You will use Pfaff machines and all tools and equipment you need in Stitching KItchen's fully equipped studio.

Please note that this workshop is held in our light and spacious first floor studio at Stitching Kitchen, which is accessible by stairs.   

About your tutor

Emma has a wealth of dressmaking experience and teaches for sewing studios and pattern company retreats across the UK.

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.