Garment Sewing Techniques 101-2: Bodice Measurements, Pattern Adjustments and Muslins
In this four session Garment Sewing Techniques 101 Class - Learn how to take bodice measurements, make pattern adjustments from pin fitting a muslin while creating on a sleeveless master bodice that fits you. This class does require some sewing outside of class.
- Teri will 1st demonstrate how to properly take body measurements then everyone will take measurements.
- You'll learn more about selecting the correct pattern size. Please keep in mind that all bodies require pattern adjustments.
- Each of you will be adjusting the paper bodice pattern to your measurements.
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After making a muslin of this pattern Teri will be pin fitting adjustments to each individual explaining why these adjustments are necessary.
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You'll then correct your muslin and pattern from the pin fitting.
Class supply instructions will be mailed out 2 - 3 weeks before class. These communications will be sent out via our newsletter system. Please don't delete them or you will not have the information needed for the class.
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Teri has been sewing 40+ years creating beautiful clothing per clients' desires, working as a sample maker/pattern tester for Dos De Tejas Patterns in Texas as well as doing alterations for dry-cleaners, Talbots and various Boutiques throughout Pennsylvania. In 1996 Teri sewed the clothes featured in the New Home Fashion Show with Dos De Tejas Patterns in Nashville, TN. Along the way she also did pattern testing for The Creative Machine Newsletter in 1997.
After moving back to Wisconsin in 2010 Teri changed things up a bit and added sewing costumes for Theatre and Entertainment. She has worked in Costume Shops in NYC, FL, and abroad on productions of Cirque Du Soleil, Funny Girl, Devil Wears Prada, 2019 Madonna Madame X Tour, Hamilton The Broadway Musical, Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Disney On Ice, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Marvel Universe Live, Sesame Street Live, Disney Live, 2015 Madonna Rebel Heart World Tour, 2015 Madonna Music Living For love Video, Nuclear Cowboyz/Cowgirlz and over 31 productions at The Fireside Theatre.
Her greatest desire is to share her love and vast knowledge of sewing with all sewists who desire to increase their sewing expertise.
When not working at The Electric Needle you can find Teri at www.terisuniquestitching.com, and on Facebook and Instagram @terisuniquestitching.
Garment Sewing Techniques 101-2: Bodice Measurements, Pattern Adjustments and Muslins
$5 Handout printing fee is extra and paid to the instructor the 1st day of class.
Tuesday - Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday & Monday CLOSED
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