{"product_id":"bodice-block-sloper-fitting-pattern-cutting-skills","title":"Bodice Block\/sloper fitting - Pattern Cutting Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe workshop will cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTaking accurate measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaking a calico mock up - also known as a muslin\/toile\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEvaluating fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFitting adjustments \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransferring those adjustments back to your block. \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYou’ll make a muslin\/toile and then be able to make further adjustments to your pattern. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTuition: full instruction and support in a friendly inclusive environment. Small class size\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll tools and equipment needed on the day, including calico and pattern paper. \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse of Pfaff and Janome machines and sewing kit in Stitching Kitchen's fully equipped studio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTea and cake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout your tutor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmma 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..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to bring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA packed lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this workshop is held in our light and spacious first floor studio at Stitching Kitchen, which is accessible by stairs.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stitching Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56949736866172,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5314\/0092\/files\/fitted_bodice-shelltop-5_7a4b5c79-f7b3-4182-8805-1242392987a9.jpg?v=1781695683","url":"https:\/\/stitchingkitchen.co.uk\/products\/bodice-block-sloper-fitting-pattern-cutting-skills","provider":"Stitching Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}