Ron Collins - Pattern Alterations and Body Measurements for the Right Fit - Nov
Date: Tuesday | November 3rd | 1 Session
Time: 10am - 5pm (includes lunch break)
Instructor: Ron Collins
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In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to identify the fitting problems and how to solve them. Ron will show how to correct fitting problems regarding raising or lowering bust fullness in a princess seam, adding in a dart when a pattern requires one, moving a horizontal underarm dart to a vertical waist dart, altering for a small bust and increasing full bust for a princess seam. Along with pant alterations for knock and bowed legs, full and protruding seat, flat seat and many more.
We will also take 28 body measurements for you: high bust, low bust, shoulder width, sleeve length, back waist length, pant and skirt length, plus more - a total of 28 body measurements.
SKILL LEVEL - Participants must have a foundation of basic sewing knowledge
LOCATION
The Cloth Shop Studio - Unit 209, 1551 Johnston St on Granville Island.
*Stair Access Only*
Please check in at The Cloth Shop (Unit 104) and we can guide you upstairs
CLASS + EVENT POLICIES
- Full payment is required at the time of registration to reserve your place in the class or event.
- In order to make our classes run smoothly for the shop, the instructors, and fellow participants, please notify us in writing by email if you are unable to attend.
- We require a minimum of 1 week notice to cancel, and refunds will be issued by store credit as follows:1 week notice or more prior to first class = full refund issued as store credit, to be used on future classes or merchandiseLess than 1 week notice = 50% refund issued as store credit48 hours notice or less = no refund, no store credit
- Late arrivals, missed sessions, or no-shows are not eligible for a refund or credit.
- If we need to cancel due to low enrolment or any other reason, we will provide a minimum of 3 days notice and offer a refund or transfer to another class.
ACCESSIBILITY
Our beautiful classroom space is located on the second floor of a heritage building, and is unfortunately only accessible by stairs. We are happy to assist you up to the second floor.