Bodice Block/sloper fitting - Pattern Cutting Skills

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! 

The workshop will cover:

• Taking accurate measurements
• Making a calico mock up - also known as a muslin/toile
• Evaluating fit
• Fitting adjustments 
• Transferring those adjustments back to your block. 
• 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 inclusive environment. Small class size
• All tools and equipment needed on the day, including calico and pattern paper. 
• Use of Pfaff and Janome machines and sewing kit in Stitching Kitchen's fully equipped studio.
• Tea and cake.

About your tutor

Emma studied Textiles at university and worked in child wear design.  She has a teaching and training qualification and teaches at various sewing studios across the UK and is often found helping independent pattern designers at the big sewing shows on their stands..

What to bring: 

A packed lunch.

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

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