Ron Collins - Pattern Alterations + Body Measurements for the Right Fit
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Friday: 1 session
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November 7th: 10am to 5pm (includes a lunch break)
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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.
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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. Every student will have an alteration package to take home with them showing all the alterations that they have done. Ron will give you the inside answer on what pattern companies run larger and which ones tend to run true to measurements. He will also explain how much wearing ease you need in all garments from close fitting, fitted, semi fitted, loose fitted and very loose fitted. Take the guess work out of trying to choose what size garment by finding the “finished garment measurements” and not using the sizes on the back of the pattern envelope. See the difference in sizing charts in major pattern companies and how to choose the right size for you and how to avoid disappointment in fitting.
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Learn from the best - We are thrilled to have Ron Collins as a special guest instructor!
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Click here for a full course description, material list, and important info.
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.