Learn to draft your own perfectly fitted bodice and sleeve block – the foundation pattern you’ll use to make almost anything, for the rest of your sewing life. Most patterns are drafted to a standard size and never quite fit your body.
This course flips that on its head: you’ll take your own measurements, draft a block built entirely around your shape, fit it on yourself in calico, and leave with a true-to-you pattern block you can draft from again and again – no more guessing if a new pattern will fit before you’ve even cut the fabric.
12 hours of tuition (optional for 2 x full days | or 4 x evenings)
Small group: 6-8 students
Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate – you must be comfortable using a sewing machine
You’ll leave with: your own bodice block and sleeve block, plus the know-how to draft from them
Investment: $450 AUD
AUD $450.00
Date Options
1. Darwin – Tactile Arts Studios – Sunday 12th July from 10:00-16:00 (arrive from 9am for measuring) & Saturday 18th July from 10:00-16:00
2. Email info@madetosew.com for alternative date options.
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 make adjustments to your draft
– How to add ease and finalise your block
– How to draft a sleeve block that works with your bodice block
– Tips and techniques 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.
What’s included:
– 12 hours of hands-on tuition with Aneka
– Individual measuring and one-on-one fitting guidance
– Pattern paper provided for use during class
– Calico for your fitting toile
– Take-home instructions so you can draft from your block with confidence after the course
– Access to Aneka’s YouTube videos demonstrating how to use your block to draft other garments
Skill level & requirements:
– Skill Level: Confident beginner to intermediate – you must be comfortable using a sewing machine
What to bring:
– A sewing machine (you’ll need this to sew up your calico toile) | thread (any polyester thread)
– A ruler (a long clear quilting/patchwork ruler works well, or a standard ruler)
– A French curve or hip curve, if you have one (not essential)
– Pencils, an eraser, sticky tape and paper scissors
– Basic sewing kit (pins, scissors)
