Fitting Weekend

Join me for my Fitting Weekend in my West Wales sewing studio where you’ll learn the how and the why of the fitting process, on a pattern of your choice and to your own measurements so you can get your ideal fit every time.

Fitting Weekend

Date: Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd of March 2025
Time: 9:30am – 5pm each day
Location: Newcastle-Emlyn, West Wales
Price: £350

Date: Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd of March 2025
Location: Newcastle-Emlyn, West Wales, SA38 9BS

Time: 9:30am – 5pm
Price: £350

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  • Do you dream of a top that fits perfectly or a pair of trousers that aren’t baggy at the waist? Maybe you’re putting off more ambitious makes because you aren’t sure how to fit them properly?
  • Instead of feeling disheartened by your self-sewn garments, take back control and reclaim the joy of sewing by learning to fit them correctly. Create a pattern you can trust to give you your ideal fit every time, and avoid the disappointment of a just-not-right fit.

  • On the Fitting Weekend sewing class, you’ll learn the process of fitting your garments so that you can achieve your desired fit, every time. You’ll learn not only the how but also the why of the fitting process, so it can be easily applied and repeated on other garments going forward.

  • To ensure maximum 1-1 fitting time and expertise, there are only 4 spaces available for this class. This allows you to bring any pattern you would like, rather than limiting it to one specific category.

  • This sewing class is ideal for a Garment Explorer or Seasoned Sewist, looking to take their sewing skills to the next level. The ability to use a sewing machine, use sewing patterns and previous garment making experience is essential.

  • Don’t believe getting a great fit is possible? See what our previous students have to say about it!

How Payment Plans Work

I use a third party website, GoCardless, to manage payment plans for my sewing classes.


Simply fill in your details as requested, state how many payments you’d like your payment plan to be (there is a maximum of 2 for this sewing class) when prompted and pay your deposit. Your payment plan will be manually set up using the email address you provide and split into even payments.
 
Registering for a payment plan will automatically enrol you on the sewing class, and so the same cancellation policy applies.

What You’ll Learn on the Fitting Weekend

You’ll learn the process of getting a good fit on your garments.

This includes;

  • Choosing the right size

  • Pre-empting fitting issues

  • Making common adjustments

  • Learning how to toile

  • Learning how to assess your toile

  • How to transfer the adjustments onto your pattern

  • How to read fitting adjustment instructions

On the first day, we’ll begin with some background theory about the fitting process and how it works. When you engage in the fitting process, you might do a few things differently like pre-empting possible fitting issues which may influence the size you pick. This is where we will begin.

From there, you will learn how best to prime your pattern for the toiling process which may include some preliminary adjustments. Then in the afternoon,  you will cut and sew your toile.

On the second day, we will begin the day with fitting sessions and learn about common modifications that are often made. You will then learn how to transfer these fitting modifications onto your own pattern and how to proof your pattern with final checks. 

We will not be sewing your final garment on this course but my Freeranger or Online Membership would be ideal to get additional support and accountability to make the finished garment. 

Spaces are limited to 4 participants per class to provide the ultimate experience for you

Which pattern to bring on the Fitting Weekend?

You can bring any pattern you wish to the Fitting Weekend. I will check in with you beforehand to make sure that it is an appropriate pattern to use for the class, and to get an idea of what you believe your fitting issues are.​

​The pattern you choose does not need to be one you have already sewn (although this helps). An ideal pattern to bring would be a garment type you sew the most of, or that you have the most fitting troubles with.

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What previous sewing students have to say…

I learnt a lot about fitting trousers to my shape and making necessary adjustments. I came away with a toile I can now use. I love sewing in Camille’s studio, she’s welcoming, so knowledgeable and helpful.

– Emma

Camille is such a friendly, knowledgeable and skillful teacher who shares her wisdom with clarity and fun. She was able to identify potential issues immediately and provide suggestions as to how these could be avoided or rectified.

– Sandra

I found it really interesting to discover that the solution to a “problem area” in a garment may lie in a different location. The course really helped me understand better how to navigate around a 3D construction, and then translate that back into a 2D pattern. It honestly felt miraculous when the final toile came together so beautifully at the end.

– Amanda

I now understand why you make a toile and the principles of transferring the alterations back to the pattern. There were some lightbulb moments such as seeing how the addition of sleeves changed the fit of the bodice.

– Jan

More Information

Price

The Fitting Weekend is £350 for the full 2 days. Payment plans are available during the booking process.

Please familiarise yourself with our Terms & Conditions before booking.

What’s included

Teas and coffee on tap, fruits and snacks.

Tracing paper etc.

What’s not included

Lunch is not included, please bring a packed lunch with you on both days.

Please come prepared with your own calico fabric and the pattern you wish to use.

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