This course is for anyone who wants to learn hoe to make their own bespoke fit bodice block
Your block is a garment that fits your body shape. It is designed to be the perfect fit for you. When you buy clothing in shops, the designs will have been drafted using a standard sized block. If you do not fit a standard size, for example you have a larger or smaller than average bust, or you have a higher or lower than average waistline then you will often struggle with finding something that fits you well.
When you have a bespoke fitting bodice block, you can then use this as your building block to draft pattern designs for tops that will also fit your shape perfectly.
This class is for confident sewers who have an understanding of how to use conventional sewing patterns to make clothes. It is ideal for anyone who always has to adapt conventional sewing patterns for their shape.
What we will cover during this class
- Taking accurate measurements
- Useful tools that will help
- drawing out a complete bodice block on dot and cross paper
- making a toile to check the fit using Swedish tracing paper
- adapting your block if needed
- transferring your block to cardboard for future pattern design.
Maximum class size 6 people
What is included
- dot and cross paper
- pens and pencils
- a variety of rulers to try
What should you bring
- it would be ideal to have your own pattern making ruler. We suggest a Dressmakers ruler or tailors ruler set
- swedish tracing paper or calico (1m) for making a toile
We can order in a 20m roll of swedish tracing paper and a tailors ruler set for the beginning of the class at a total price of £35 please get in touch to enquire about this