Intro to Pattern Making using the Sure-Fit Design System

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Intro to Pattern Making I - The Basic Sloper

We are extremely honored and proud to announce that Sherry Reese of Thimble Fingers Sewing Studio Inc. has been certified and authorized to teach hands-on pattern fitting and design classes to our students using the Sure-Fit Designs™ system of pattern fitting and sewing.

Achieve excellent-fitting patterns in this pattern fitting course, using the Sure-Fit Designs™ pattern system. You will draft your own personal pattern, your body blueprint (sloper), based on your unique measurements thus achieving an excellent fitting pattern.

This innovative pattern drafting and fitting system allows you to easily make a single set of blueprint patterns that is uniquely yours. From this pattern you can launch your own well-fitted wardrobe! The course will include design tips and techniques to set you free to take control of your own individual style.

Your reward? Using the versatile Sure-Fit Designs™ Dress Kit, you will have the foundation for the most basic items in your closet: skirts, dresses, tops, blouses and jackets. Your patternmaking will be easy and fun because Sure-Fit Designs™ takes all the technical, math-y chores out of your work and provides an easy process with ingenious tools that help you achieve your desired wardrobe.

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Coming Soon! Pattern Making II - Pants

At Last! A Fast, Easy Way to Create Your Own Pattern That Fits Just You

A pair of great fitting pants is one of the biggest challenges in garment sewing.

This 3-day workshop guides you step-by-step through the Sure-Fit Designs Pants Kit to help draft your own personal basic pants pattern. This unique pattern becomes your body blueprint (or sloper). Since it’s based on your own measurements, you can achieve a great fitting pair of pants! You can then use it to convert your favorite commercial patterns to your own fit, or you can even design your own pant styles!

The Sure-Fit Designs innovative pattern drafting and fitting system allows you to easily make a blueprint pattern that is uniquely yours. It includes detailed how-to’s for sewing a fitting muslin to test and fine tune a good final fit. Your new “body blueprint” sets you free to design and sew the best fitting set of pants and shorts you’ve ever had! The workshop includes tips and techniques to set you free to take control of your own individual style.

The Result? By using the versatile Sure-Fit Designs Pants Kit, you will have the basic foundation for creating your pants wardrobe, from leggings to dress trousers. Your patternmaking will be easy and fun because Sure-Fit Designs takes all the technical, math-y chores out of your work and provides a simplified process plus ingenious tools to help you achieve great fitting results!

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Special Note:

We are pleased to note that our instructor, Sherry Reese of Thimble Fingers Sewing Studio Inc., has been certified and authorized to teach hands-on pattern fitting and design classes to our students using the Sure-Fit Designs™ system of pattern fitting and sewing.