Pattern Drafting - 2 day Draft your own bodice block sewing class

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC+01:00

169 Alcester Road, B13 8JR Birmingham, United Kingdom | Birmingham

Guthrie and Ghani - Haberdashery, Fabric and Yarn Store
Publisher/HostGuthrie and Ghani - Haberdashery, Fabric and Yarn Store
Pattern Drafting - 2 day Draft your own bodice block sewing class
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🗓️Friday 3rd July 2026 and Saturday 4th July February 2026
⏰10:00am-5:00pm
🎟️https://bit.ly/4iyqRhX
📍169 Alcester Road, Moseley. Birmingham. B13 8JR
Master the Art of Bodice Fitting: Create Your Custom Bodice Block in Just 2 Days!
Struggling to find tops that fit just right? Whether commercial patterns don’t quite work for you or store-bought options fall short, this two-day (13 hours) workshop is here to change that!
Designed for confident sewists with experience using commercial patterns, this hands-on class will guide you through creating a personalised sleeveless bodice block tailored to your unique measurements.
Over the 2 days, you’ll:
✨ Analyse fit issues in your existing tops (handmade or ready-to-wear).
✨ Learn how to take precise body measurements.
✨ Draft a custom bodice block from scratch.
✨ Sew and fit a toile, adjusting for a custom fit.
✨ Transfer those adjustments to a paper pattern and create a durable card block.
✨ Discuss how to use your block to design bespoke top patterns and modify commercial ones.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a custom-fitting sleeveless bodice block and the skills to draft and fit tops confidently.
If time allows (depending on each individual's fitting), there may be the opportunity to also draft a sleeve. Due to the complex nature of the fitting process, this may not be possible for everyone, as time may be spent on perfecting their bodice fit.
With a maximum of just 6 students, you'll have plenty of room to take full advantage of the bright, airy studio and high cutting tables. Plus, there will be ample time for one-on-one support from Emma.

⭐️ This is a booking only workshop with limited availability. To join us for this workshop please purchase a ticket via the link https://bit.ly/4iyqRhX ⭐️
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