Do you struggle to get commercial patterns to fit your body properly?Are you constantly adjusting bust, waist, or shoulder areas and never quite getting it right?Would you love the confidence to draft a bodice pattern that fits you — not a generic size chart?
The solution is our Pattern Cutting | Bodice Masterclass
.Pattern Cutting | Bodice Masterclass
This in-depth masterclass is a comprehensive deep dive into drafting, fitting, and refining a custom-fit upper-body block. Designed for sewists ready to move beyond store-bought patterns, this course focuses on technical precision and iterative design, guiding you from measurements to a bespoke bodice block that truly fits.
You’ll learn how to translate your own body measurements into a professional front and back bodice sloper, understand how and why fit issues occur, and confidently refine your pattern through structured fitting stages. This is a hands-on, skills-led course that builds real independence in pattern cutting.
What you’ll learn
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Draft a foundational bodice block
Create a front and back bodice sloper using individual body measurements rather than standard sizing.
Master dart manipulation
Use the slash-and-spread technique to move darts for improved fit and design flexibility.
Carry out professional fittings
Identify and correct common fit issues through muslin (toile) construction and multiple refinement stages
Who this course is for
Adults and young adults aged 16+
Advanced beginners who already have basic sewing machine skills
Ideal for sewists ready to progress towards independent pattern drafting and better-fitting garments
Course structure & schedule
To suit working professionals, the masterclass runs as evening sessions, allowing time between classes to reflect, construct, and refine.
Duration: 6 sessions
Session length: 2.5 Hours Each
Schedule: Twice weekly over 3 weeks
March Dates - 11/03, 13/03, 18/03, 20/03, 25/03, 27/03 - 6.30pm-9pm
April Dates - 22/04, 24/04, 29/04, 01/05, 06/05, 08/05 - 6.30pm-9pm
Weeks 1–2:
Taking accurate body measurements
Drafting the initial bodice block
Constructing the first muslin (toile)
Weeks 2–3:
Fit assessments and analysis
Pattern refinements through iterations
Completion of your final bodice block
What you’ll take away
You will leave with a personalised, professionally drafted bodice block, refined through fitting and iteration, a foundational pattern you can return to again and again as the starting point for future designs.
This masterclass is about understanding why patterns fit the way they do, and giving you the tools to take control of fit with confidence and precision.
Important note: This workshop focuses exclusively on pattern creation — sewing is not covered.
All Materials Included
Pattern Cutting | Bodice Masterclass
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Cancellations by us: In the unlikely event that we have to cancel a workshop/course you will be given at least 24 hours notice and offered a transfer to another date or receive a full refund. We will not be held liable for any other costs or expenses that you may incur in the event of cancellation by us
Joy Adegboye is a seasoned fashion professional who brings a powerful combination of technical craft and educational expertise to the classroom.
With over 22 years of hands-onsewing experience and a decade dedicated to pattern drafting and illustration, Joy possesses a
holistic understanding of garment construction, guiding students expertly from the initial design concept to the final, polished product.
What sets Joy apart is her professional background in Learning and Development. She is not just a skilled practitioner, but a specialist in creating engaging training programs. Thisexperience allows her to break down complex drafting and sewing techniques into digestible,
practical lessons, ensuring that every student progresses with confidence.Joy is passionate about fostering a supportive and productive environment where hobbyists can gain professional-grade skills.
