ONLINE: Fit to Perfection, Tops, Shirts and Blouses

Everyone is different. Big or small, high or low, broad or skinny, most of us need to adjust sewing patterns to fit our body. Learn to how to alter a pattern so it  has the same shape as you do. We will discuss why you may have tight shoulders, pulling open in the front or darts in the wrong place, and see how to adjust your pattern to match your own shape. This class will be a workshop-style class including both demonstration and hands-on practice using pattern samples so that you can get familiar with doing adjustments. 

During this workshop, garment sewing expert, Beth Galvin, will show you how to do a variety of adjustments on a half scale sample pattern (you will need to be able to print this prior to class). 

On your sample pattern, you will learn how to:

• Measure yourself and determine your pattern starting size
• Check your shoulder slope and compare to pattern
• Adjust the bust on a variety of styles
• Add, raise, lower or remove bust darts
• Do an adjustment for full or small bust
• Adjust princess seams

This is a pattern alteration class and you will not be sewing in class.

Skill level: ✂️✂️

You have a few projects under your belt. You've sewn some garments, aready know how to read a pattern and you're ready to learn more advanced basics.

Supplies: You will need to be able to print out sample patterns on 8.5 x 11 paper prior to class.

About the instructor: 

Beth Galvin started sewing at age 7 and can sew everything from casual knit tops to tailored jackets to over the top party dresses. She has a popular sewing blog, Sunnygal Studio where she shares her tips and tricks and she also blogs for Craftsy. Beth loves to help people get the pattern they love to fit the way they want. She is brilliant at adding stylish little details that make your projects look professional and special, but what's even better is that she has figured out how to make it easier! One of her favorite things is to teach you the tips and shortcuts that will make your sewing faster and also more fun. Sign up for one of Beth's classes and let her teach you how satisfying it can be to sew great clothes that make you look great!

Cancellation and Class Policies:

Please select your class carefully, we are not be able to issue refunds for online classes. One of the benefits of online classes is that they are recorded so you can watch the class at a time that is convenient for you. If you let us know ahead, you may transfer the class to a friend. 

Tickets are intended for one guest. If you will have multiple viewers, please purchase a ticket for each viewer. This allows us to pay our teachers fairly for their services. The teacher has the right to remove you from the class if you have additional viewers.