4-Week Intermediate Sewing Course: Bodice Block & Garment Making

Design, Draft & Sew Your Own Wardrobe – From the Ground Up!

This 4-week intermediate course is perfect for sewists who are ready to level up. You’ll learn how to draft your own custom-fit bodice block (sloper) and transform it into patterns for tops, dresses, and more.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and skills to make garments that fit beautifully — all from your own patterns.

     What You’ll Learn:

• How to take accurate body measurements

• Drafting a personal bodice block from scratch

• Pattern adaptation techniques for different garment styles

• Seam allowances, darts, necklines, closures, sleeves & shaping

• Construction techniques for fitted bodices and lined garments

• Finishing techniques for a clean, professional look

     What’s Included:

• All pattern paper, calico for your toile (mock-up), and course handouts

• Use of sewing machines and equipment in class

• 1 completed custom bodice block (you keep it!)

• 1–2 finished garments using your own patterns

 Each Week Covers:

Week 1:
Introduction to block making, body measurements, and drafting your bodice block on a patternpaper

Week 2:
Toile fitting session – adjust your block, refine darts and seams, and prepare your final block

Week 3:
Transform your block into a new pattern — choose a top or dress style, plan fabric layout

Week 4:
Cut, construct, and finish your first custom-fit garment using your drafted pattern

What includes

•  Pattern paper
• Sewing tools (available for use in class)
• Course handouts
• Use of sewing machines

What to Bring

Students are asked to bring the following materials:

• Notebook & pen – for notes, sketches, and pattern ideas

• Calico (can be bought in the studio)

• Fabric for final garment – medium-weight cotton, linen, or other woven fabric (2–3 meters, depending on design)

• Optional: Your own sewing machine (if preferred)