FULL BUST ADJUSTMENT - PATTERN CUTTING WORKSHOP

1-1 WORKSHOP PRICE: £90

SESSIONS: 1

TIME: 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm (3 hour session)

LEVEL: Intermediate

DATES: We can run this workshop on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Send me an email if you require a different day and we’ll see what we can do.

HOW TO BOOK:

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Buying this class as a gift? Make sure you click the gift voucher tick box on our booking form.

Workshops are held at my home studio in central Falmouth. Address and parking information will be provided upon booking.

FULL BUST ADJUSTMENT

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This is an intermediate pattern cutting class, where you will learn how to make Full Bust Adjustments (FBA) to commercial patterns. Patterns are cut to a standard size and many ladies need to adjust them to fit well over the bust if they are bigger than a B/C cup. We will cover how to measure yourself properly, how to chose the correct pattern size and then start making the full bust adjustments.

To determine if you need a full bust adjustment, when you measure your above bust and full bust, if the difference is over 5cm then you will probably need to adjust commercial patterns. If the difference is around 5cm or lower, then you will not need to do this course. Please note, there is no sewing in this class and you will not have a full pattern to take home at the end, this class is solely for learning how to adjust patterns to fit your bust!

TECHNIQUES YOU WILL LEARN

Measuring yourself to determine FBA amount
Complete a FBA on a darted bodice

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

A basic block pattern that you can trace to learn the techniques on – please note, these are just for learning the techniques on and will not be a full pattern.
A booklet that covers all the pattern cutting techniques learned in the lesson.
Tea, coffee and biscuits!

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

Please bring your own commercial patterns if you would like to learn how to alter a pattern you already own.

WHO IS THIS CLASS SUITABLE FOR?

This class is an intermediate level class. It is aimed at confident dressmakers who have experience working with commercial patterns. You will get a lot more out of the class if you’ve already made up several garments before and got a grasp of garment construction, and basic pattern cutting knowledge.

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER

Helen Shine is a pattern cutter and seamstress who has worked in the fashion industry in London for over 12 years. She has cut patterns for several high-end designer brands, including Victoria Beckham, Mary Katrantzou and Karen Millen. She loves sharing the knowledge she has gained over the years with others, to help them on their sewing journey.

TESTIMONIALS

17 Jul 2024

The Full Bust Adjustment Course was a birthday gift for my wife Clare. She arrived home from the course bubbling with excitement and enthusing about the course content, the teaching, everything.
Friendly and engaging, Helen is clearly knowledgable and has a great teaching method.
Highly recommended.

Clare- Full Bust Adjustment, 1-1 class

17 Jul 2024

8 Jul 2019

The best thing I learned was the correct method for making a full bust adjustment and how to achieve it on my TATB Stevie pattern (a pattern without bust darts).

Sam White - Full Bust Adjustment Masterclass

8 Jul 2019

I attended the FBA masterclass at Stitches & Cream. I learned to do the pattern block by myself. Hands on learning at a pace where I could make my own notes, take photos and ask plenty of questions. I learned more than I expected and it was more hands on than I expected. There was excellent technical tuition and clear methodical explanations. It was worth travelling the distance to Falmouth!

Martha Wiseman - Full Bust Adjustment Masterclass

8 Jul 2019