Perfecting the Fit: An Introduction to Alterations | 28th October

Perfecting the Fit

Take your wardrobe to the next level by tailoring your clothes with alterations that enhance how they fit for a made-to-measure effect. A perfect workshop for sewers who make their own clothes but want to go beyond the pattern to improve their projects, or for competent sewers who want to tailor their high-street clothes to create outfits that fit and flatter.

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Skill Level: Intermediate and competent sewers

Course Duration: Saturday 28th October, 1pm - 4pm

You will learn:

The basics of fitting, starting with pinning alterations and transferring to notes. Alterations discussed will be:

- Taking in and letting out side seams

- Shaping the bust with darts

- Fitting to a shorter torso by shortening the bodice at the waist or shoulders

- Troubleshooting tricky fits

- Plus a set of 'cheat' tricks and tips

You will need to bring:

Tools:

- Sewing machine in good working order. Please note that a machine that has been sat unused for some time may need a service to be able to run to its full potential

- Thread to match the fabric of your garment

- Small scissors

- A general sewing kit to include: dressmakers pins, seam ripper and tape measure

Materials:

There will be an opportunity to work on your own project for the second part of the workshop so bring one or two items of clothing you would like to alter to fit. Dresses are a great project for this, but you can use any item of clothing that you would like to alter. Working together we will pin the desired alterations on your clothing and troubleshoot the fit so that you can start shaping the garment.

About your tutor:

Susan is a bridal alterations specialist seamstress with over 5 years in the bridal industry. She is the head seamstress of The Bustle, a collective of independent seamstresses who she has supported through the transition into the bridal industry. Her background is in Fine Art and she treats the fitting process as creative practice using her sewing skills to transform her clients wedding gowns into the dress of their dreams. You can find out more about Susan at www.oriolebridal.co.uk

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