Palmer Pletsch Fit Workshop


Palmer Pletsch Basic Fit Workshop Never have a fit disaster again. Come and learn: How to fit the basic pattern from which pattern companies design, and alter it to fit YOU How to measure a pattern and cut with extra ease so you will never have a fit disaster How to Fit-As-You-Sew to fine tune fit with any fabric and weight fluctuation You will first try on the pattern toille to find your correct size and how to make alterations the easy way! The pattern used is McCalls www.patternsplus.com.au training pattern 2718. which is included in the cost of the workshop This workshop seminar is based on the Palmer Pletsch book "Fit for Real People". This book is available for purchase from Baraque. Workshop venue Venue 5/1-3 Munderah St Wahroonga NSW View map and contact details Back to top Venue 5/1-3 Munderah St Wahroonga NSW View map and contact details Back to top	About your teacher Classes are conducted by Barbara Aquilina, a teacher with over thirty years of sewing experience. Barbara is a Palmer Pletsch Educational Associate, an Image Consultant with The Australian Image Company and owner of Baraque. More details about Barbara and Baraque Back to top Classes are conducted by Barbara Aquilina, a teacher with over thirty years of sewing experience. Barbara is a Palmer Pletsch Educational Associate, an Image Consultant with The Australian Image Company and owner of Baraque. More details about Barbara and Baraque Back to top Workshop outline During fit classes you will learn how to adjust a paper pattern to fit your body shape. Step 1 The pattern used is McCalls 2718 training pattern and is supplied to you on the day. It contains all bust sizes A to DD. Grided tissue paper for alterations will also be supplied. Step 2 To make these alterations you must have the items on your "to bring list" because you will be cutting and slashing patterns (which will be attached to the Baraque Cardboard Cutting Table) and inserting grided tissue and taping it down to give your correct fit. Step 3 All alterations are recorded on work sheets provided. Step 4 A short slide viewing to familiarize you with the pattern and terms used. Step 5 You will measure yourself and compare your measurements to the pattern chart to determine your size. Step 6 All the bodices for fit are made up in gingham in bust sizes A to DD. Once your size is ascertained you try on these toilles to get the best bust fit. Step 7 You will then cut out your bodice in your appropriate bust size and tape all convex curves. Step 8 This prepared bodice will be fitted to you, and the necessary alterations will be made. Step 9 Then you will take the B cup bodice (which is the size usually in a regular pattern) and learn how to do a bust adjustment, if this is relevant to you. To enrol for this workshop, please click here.