Sure Fit Designs Retreat Bodice Fitting & Patternmaking

Here’s what you can look forward to in our fitting courses:

Bodice Fitting March 3 & 4

• Professional measurements and a body assessment to determine any fitting alterations needed
• Step-by-step instructions for drawing your sloper
• Truing your sloper before cutting out on fabric
• Sewing and fitting your sloper
• Finalizing your muslin after making any necessary changes
• Free How-To Online Course
• Free Bodice Fitting Course

Patternmaking Basics March 5 & 6

This course is designed to teach patternmaking theory and techniques, you will be working with templates rather than full size patterns. You will learn:

• Dart manipulation and contour darts
• Designing with darts
• Necklines and collars
• Facings and closures
• Combining bodice and skirt patterns to create endless styles with ease
• Designing for stretch fabric
• Waistbands and facings
• Pockets
• Zipper extensions
• Free Online Sleeve Designing Course