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Evening Pattern Cutting: Make a Bodice Block & Toile

5(3 reviews)
Do you hate how shop bought clothes or dressmaking patterns never fit quite right?
Crofton Park Community Library, Brockley
In-person
£100 pp
Beginner
What happens in this class?

Do you want to have a better understanding of how patterns work and are created? Well, this is the class for you!

What you'll learn:

  • We'll show you how to accurately measure the top half of your body and use the measurements to make a bodice pattern block to fit your exact body shape.
  • You will make your first pattern from it adding seam allowances and markings.
  • Make a calico toile to check the fit and make any necessary adjustments to your block.
  • We will discuss how to adjust your block to make different designs and how to…
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Things to remember

We have everything you need for the workshop including calico but if you would like to bring your own fabric, set square, ruler and/or pattern master you are very welcome to.

FAQs
WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF THE CLASS?
We will start the class by taking each others measurements. Each student will then take their measurements and start work on their own toile. Everyone will be working at their own pace. Once the block is made seam allowance will be added and the toile made.
WILL I HAVE THE PERFECT FITTING TOILE BY THE END OF THE CLASS?
This class is designed to show you how to turn your measurements into a basic block and first toile. Whether it fits perfectly can depends on many aspects. Everybody's shape is unique so it is very common to have to adjust your block and toile multiple toiles until you are completely happy. Some people who are quicker may have time to do some adjustments in the class however you may need to continue tweaking and adjusting your pattern after the class to get the fit perfect.
Latest Reviews
5(3 reviews)
Cara Rodway - 24 October 2023
Lovely class. Have definitely developed my confidence.
Dineshtga Frandsen - 4 August 2023
Amazing course. I enjoyed making the bodice in my size. Jamie is a great teacher. I hope to do other classes with Make Mee. Thank you so much
Bronwen Harrison - 8 November 2022
Brilliant course. I’m really excited to be able to masks clothes that actually fit me.
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Age Requirement

16

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.
Your Teacher

Make Mee Studio CIC is a sewing social enterprise based in Lewisham. At Make Mee Studio we aim to mend our relationship with clothing by empowering children & adults with sewing and craft skills. Saving the planet one stitch at a time.

These are the core values that run through everything we do at Make Mee Studio:

ACCESSIBILITY The barriers to receive the skills that Make Mee Studio shares should be minimal. INCLUSIVITY Make Mee Studio believe that sewing & crafts are for everyone & endeavour to cater for every individual's needs. EMPOWERMENT To be creative is to be powerful. Creativity opens…

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Class Location
Crofton Park Community Library
Crofton Park Community Library, Brockley
375 Brockley Road,
Brockley
SE4 2AG
London

Reviews

Cara Rodway - 24 October 2023
Lovely class. Have definitely developed my confidence.
Dineshtga Frandsen - 4 August 2023
Amazing course. I enjoyed making the bodice in my size. Jamie is a great teacher. I hope to do other classes with Make Mee. Thank you so much
Bronwen Harrison - 8 November 2022
Brilliant course. I’m really excited to be able to masks clothes that actually fit me.