If you love sewing your own clothes but feel stuck when it comes to fit, you’re not alone. Fitting is one of the most challenging parts of dressmaking, and it’s something we’re asked about again and again. From gaping necklines to pulling across the bust, many sewists tell us the same thing:
- “I don’t know where to begin.”
- “I find fitting overwhelming.”
- “Bust adjustments intimidate me.”
- “I want a calm, logical way to understand what’s going wrong.”
That’s exactly why we've teamed up with professional pattern cuttern and teacher Kate Roberts to create Bodice Fitting for Home Sewing, an online workshop designed to demystify fitting and help you sew clothes that feel comfortable, balanced, and made for your body.
Watch the trailer for Bodice Fitting for Home Sewing:
Early Bird Offer: Save £10 before the class goes live
- For a limited time, you can join Bodice Fitting for Home Sewing at a special early bird price.
- Early bird price: £59 (regular price £69)
- Save: £10 when you sign up today
- Workshop goes live: Friday 30th January 2026 at 12pm (GMT)
This early bird offer is the perfect opportunity to secure lifetime access to the workshop at a reduced price. Once the class goes live, the price will increase to £69.
If fitting has been holding you back, now is a great time to invest in skills you’ll use again and again across future sewing projects.
SIGN UP TODAY + SAVE £10
Why is fitting so hard?
Sewing patterns are drafted to standard body measurements, but real bodies are anything but standard. We all have different proportions, postures, and shapes, which means a pattern that fits one person perfectly might feel completely wrong on another.
When fitting issues crop up – wrinkles, pulling, gaping, or garments that “just don’t sit right” – it’s easy to feel disheartened. Many sewists worry they’re doing something wrong, when in reality they’ve simply never been taught how to diagnose and fix fit issues step by step.
This workshop takes fitting out of the realm of guesswork and gives you a structured, professional approach you can rely on again and again.
What is Bodice Fitting for Home Sewing?
Bodice Fitting for Home Sewing is a comprehensive, confidence-building online workshop that teaches you how to analyse, diagnose, and fix common bodice fitting issues.
You’ll learn how to adjust sewing patterns so they work for you, rather than feeling like you need to change your body to fit the pattern.
The class focuses on woven-fabric bodices, including:
- Tops
- Shirts and blouses
- The top half of dresses and jumpsuits
Whether the pattern you’re using is darted, dartless, or has princess seams, the techniques taught in this workshop can be applied to your own projects.
What does the workshop cover?
The workshop is packed with practical, transferable skills, including how to adjust fit across the:
- Bust
- Waist
- Hips
- Necklines (front and back)
- Shoulders
- Armholes
- Upper and lower back
You’ll also learn:
- How to take accurate upper-body measurements and compare them to a sewing pattern
- How to choose the best pattern size when your measurements span multiple sizes
- How sewing pattern cup sizes work, and what to do if you need a different one
- How and why to make full bust and small bust adjustments on different bodice types
- How to spot and correct length imbalances for different proportions and postures
- How to make asymmetric changes for fit issues that appear on one side of the body
Analyse → Diagnose → Test → Amend
What doesn’t the workshop cover?
- Sleeves (these deserve a workshop of their own)
- Trousers or skirts
- Stretch or knit fabrics
- Basic garment construction or learning to sew (we have plenty of resources for this!)
Who is this workshop for?
- Sewing learners who have mastered basic garment construction but feel lost when it comes to fit
- Pattern tweakers who’ve made a few adjustments before and want to deepen their understanding
- Fitting enthusiasts who want to learn a professional, repeatable approach to fitting
Meet your instructor: Kate Roberts
What do you get when you sign up?
- 23 in-depth video lessons, ranging from 3 to 32 minutes
- Fully captioned videos for accessible learning
- Written tuition and downloadable resources to support your practice
- On-demand access – watch anytime, anywhere
- The freedom to pause, rewind, and rewatch lessons whenever you need a refresher
How long does the workshop take?
Ready to sew bodices that fit?
Early Bird Offer: Save £10 before launch
- For a limited time, you can join Bodice Fitting for Home Sewing at a special early bird price.
- Early bird price: £59 (regular price £69)
- Save: £10 when you sign up before launch
- Workshop goes live: Friday 30th January 2026 at 12pm (GMT)
This early bird offer is the perfect opportunity to secure lifetime access to the workshop at a reduced price. Once the class goes live, the price will increase to £69.
If fitting has been holding you back, now is a great time to invest in skills you’ll use again and again across future sewing projects.
SIGN UP TODAY + SAVE £10
