Learn to draft your own fitted bodice block, the foundation pattern you can use to make almost anything for the rest of your sewing life.
Commercial patterns are drafted to a standard size and rarely fit your body.In this two-day pattern drafting class in the Macedon Ranges, about an hour from Melbourne, you’ll take your own measurements, draft a block built around your shape, fit it on yourself in calico, and leave with a true-to-you block you can draft from again and again.
Max 6 students · Individual fitting · 12 hours of hands-on tuition
Dates: Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 January 2027, 10:00am-4:30pm
Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate. You must be comfortable using a sewing machine.
You’ll leave with: your own fitted bodice block (front and back), plus the know-how to draft from it
Price: A$450
A$450
With Made to Fit, you’ll learn:
– How to take your own measurements accurately
– How to turn measurements into drafting calculations
– How to draft a bodice block (front and back) without ease – the best way to perfect your true fit
– How to make up a calico toile and check the fit on your own body
– How to read and correct common fit issues, and adjust your draft
– How to add ease and finalise your block
– Tips for drafting your own designs from your finished block
These are the foundational skills behind almost every fitted garment you’ll ever want to make.
How the two days work:
– Day 1: measure, draft your front and back bodice, and cut your calico toile. Sew up your toile at home that evening, or start it in class if you finish early.
– Day 2: fit your toile, correct your draft, add ease and finalise your block.
About your teacher
I’m Aneka Truman, founder of Made to Sew. I’ve been teaching sewing and pattern cutting since 2013, and my YouTube channel has over 535,000 subscribers. My background is in the fashion industry, and I draft and sew all my own patterns.
What’s included:
– 12 hours of hands-on tuition with Aneka
– Individual measuring and one-on-one fitting guidance
– Pattern paper for use during class
– Calico for your fitting toile
– Take-home instructions so you can draft from your block with confidence
– Guidance on which of my YouTube tutorials show how to use your block to draft other garments
Skill level & requirements:
Confident beginner to intermediate. You must be comfortable using a sewing machine, and you’ll need access to one at home to sew your toile between days.
What to bring:
– Your sewing machine (optional), if you’d like to sew in class.
– Polyester thread
– A ruler (a long clear quilting ruler works well)
– A French curve or hip curve, if you have one (not essential)
– Pencils, eraser, sticky tape and paper scissors
– Basic sewing kit (pins, fabric scissors)
– Your lunch for both days (30-minute break; cafés are 2 minutes away)
Date & venue:
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 January 2027, 10:00am-4:30pm
Macedon & Mount Macedon Community House
47 Victoria Street, Macedon VIC 3440
Macedon is about an hour from Melbourne and reachable by train from the CBD, and the venue is a 6-minute walk from Macedon station.
Bookings & cancellations:
Places are limited to 6. This workshop is subject to minimum numbers. If it doesn’t go ahead, you’ll be notified at least a week before and offered a full refund or a transfer to a future date. See our Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy for booking amendments, cancellations and rescheduling.
