{"product_id":"pattern-alteration-essentials","title":"Bodice Pattern Alterations for Better Fit - Virtual Workshop","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eTake your sewing to the next level with this hands-on workshop focused on achieving a flawless fit. In this online class, you’ll learn how to choose the correct pattern size, analyze garment fit, and make alterations that ensure your next project fits beautifully before you even start sewing. This workshop focuses on the upper body. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eThis workshop combines \u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"719\"\u003electure, demonstration, and practical exercises\u003c\/strong\u003e. Prior to the class, you will recieve a workbook that includes half-scale blocks that we will use for the exercises. \u003cstrong\u003eThis workbook must be printed on single-sided paper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll work with half-scale blocks (printed at home) to explore a range of fit techniques, then apply them to your own 1\/4-scale blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eBy the end of the workshop, you’ll have the tools and confidence to adjust patterns for a custom fit, solve common fit issues, and take your sewing from “okay” to beautifully tailored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will learn how to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eSelecting the correct pattern size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eUnderstanding ease (wearing ease vs. design ease)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eGrading between and beyond sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eIdentifying fit issues using wrinkles as clues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eUpper-body alteration techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eSequencing fit adjustments for best results\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eWho Should Take This Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eThis workshop is designed for sewists with experience following patterns and sewing garments. You should be comfortable with basic garment construction and terminology. A laptop or tablet and the printed workbook (single-sided) are required for the exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho should take this class -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou have access to a laptop or ipad, a printer, and ambition to sew better fitting garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this isn't a class to learn to sew garments, for this workshop, you should already know how to follow a garment pattern, have sewn  clothing, and understand basic garment sewing terminology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three 2-hour online classes over three weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printable half-scale blocks, a digital workbook, and guided exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrior to class, print out the file of blocks we will send to you in advance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEraser\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper - 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