Fitting and Altering your Sewing Pattern
with Lauren
Service Description
Learn how to take complete and accurate body measurements, and make adjustments to commercial patterns to fit your body: In this 4 hour class you will learn the following: • Accurate and Important body measurements. • The importance of using upper bust, lower bust, measurements together to reduce baggy areas in fitting tops. • Adjusting back and front rise in a pant pattern to get a good fit without creases and sags in pants. • Make adjustments for common body type fitting issues; o Sway back o Rounded back o Wide/Narrow Shoulders o Short Waiste/Long waist o Flat bottom/wide bottom o Tummy fit o Long back waist/ short back waiste o Etc. • Learn about ease, (negative and positive) • Grading a pattern up or down • Adjusting a knit pattern to a woven fabric Supplies: All supplies will be provided. Wear non bulky clothing and foundation support *Class will be repeated in March. If the times do not work, please email Lauren directly at makklg@yahoo.com to schedule a more convenient date if possible
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend the class you've selected, contact the instructor with at least 72 hrs notice and you may rebook another date or have a credit to use for another course or the gift shop. Sorry, we are unable to give refunds. Sorry, This policy does not apply to less than 72 hrs notice or no-shows.
Contact Details
133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC, Canada
123-456-7890
Oceansidemakerspace@gmail.com