Adjust my patterns

This course will be taught in French. For our English-speaking students, the subject of this class can be covered during private classes with Sonia.

Skill Level: I'm pretty good at sewing. I've made several garments from commercial patterns... but I sometimes have trouble finding patterns in my size.

Objectives: Learn how to adjust commercial patterns to my measurements.

Duration: 5 lessons / 3 hours per lesson / 1 lesson per week / total of 15 hours

Materials: You will have access to paper, our tutorial, our basic pattern, our tools, one of our sewing machines, and fabric.

Price: $295 (taxes included)

Minimum 2 students / Maximum 4 students

What you’ll learn: In this introductory course to pattern fitting, you will learn how to adjust a basic bodice pattern with sleeves and a basic skirt pattern to your measurements, then how to make and adjust a mock garment, also known as a muslin.

• Lesson 1: Theory: Understanding the relationship between your body and a sewing pattern, how to take your measurements correctly.
• Lesson 2: Explanation of how a multi-size pattern works and adjustment of the skirt pattern.
• Lesson 3: Adjusting the front and back bodice pattern (bust depth, bodice length, chest circumference, waist circumference, cup size and shoulder width adjustment).
• Lesson 4: Adjusting the sleeve pattern, checking the patterns and cutting your fitting fabric.
• Lesson 5: Assembling your muslin, fitting and transferring modifications to your final pattern.

We reserve the right to adapt the content and delivery of the course to better support our students.

This course follows a well-defined structure, which makes make-up classes difficult to organize. Your punctual attendance at each session will fully contribute to your learning experience and will be greatly appreciated. :)