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Learn to Fit and Sew Bodices (Without Pattern)

$132.05

Learn how to fit a woven bodice to your body and finally have clothes that fit you well.

Fitting can be intimidating, but we take the overwhelm out of learning these essential skills, all while sewing up a wardrobe staple, the Hinterland Dress.

This price is reduced because it does not include the Hinterland Dress pattern itself. If you need the pattern, please join the course here instead. This online course includes over 12 hours of video instruction, membership in our vibrant online course community, and a printed pattern sheet shipped to your door.

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This discounted version of the Fit and Sew Bodices course does not include the Hinterland PDF Sewing Pattern. However, a printed copy of the full-size pattern pieces will be shipped to you. If you need the Hinterland Dress pattern, please join the course here instead.

a versatile dress pattern

Fit and Sew Bodices

Project: Fit and sew the Hinterland Dress

The iconic handmade dress, our much-loved Hinterland, provides an ideal opportunity to delve into how to fit a bodice. The Hinterland offers a timeless, comfortable, and elegant silhouette. Featuring three sleeve options, partial or full button down plackets (as well as a no-placket option), customizable length, and inseam pockets, this is a pattern workhorse that spans the seasons.

Skills learned:

  • How to “read” a muslin
  • Fitting principles
  • How to raise or lower a dart
  • How to do a full bust adjustment (FBA)
  • How to do a small bust adjustment (SBA)
  • Shoulder and back adjustments
  • How to do a full bicep adjustment
  • How to sew bust darts
  • How to sew bias facing
  • How to sew a placket
  • How to sew buttonholes

What’s included:

  • 12 hours of video instruction
  • Lifetime membership in our private, online support group
  • Hinterland Dress PDF Pattern
  • Pattern pieces shipped to your door
  • Exclusive discounts at our favorite fabric shops

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Skills learned:

  • How to “read” a muslin
  • Fitting principles
  • How to raise or lower a dart
  • How to do a full bust adjustment (FBA)
  • How to do a small bust adjustment (SBA)
  • Shoulder and back adjustments
  • How to do a full bicep adjustment
  • How to sew bust darts
  • How to sew bias facing
  • How to sew a placket
  • How to sew buttonholes

What’s included:

  • 12 hours of video instruction
  • Lifetime membership in our private, online support group
  • Hinterland Dress PDF Pattern
  • Pattern pieces shipped to your door
  • Exclusive discounts at our favorite fabric shops
Includes lifetime access to this online course and community. Backed by our 30 day money-back guarantee.
Skill Level

Confident Beginner, Intermediate

Pattern included?

No