The Bodice Fitting Workshop
A small group, hands on day designed to help you understand, recognise and solve your bodice fitting challenges.
If you’ve ever sewn a bodice and thought:
“Why is my armhole gaping?”
“What do these drag lines around the bust mean?”
"Why is my neckline pulling?"
You’re not alone!
Bodice fitting can feel like a maze, with no clear way out.
Most people go for a full bust adjustment and hope for the best, but there's a better approach that we can take.
A methodical, clear approach to analysing your toile and adjusting your pattern.
Yes, even the back!
This workshop is here to teach you exactly how do that.
I’ve teamed up with William Gee to bring you a whole day dedicated entirely to understanding how bodices function on the body, and how to make them fit you.
This isn’t about random pinning.
It’s about understanding what you’re seeing and knowing exactly what to do next.
Date: August 16th 2026
Time: 10:00–17:00
Class size: Maximum 6
Location: William Gee, 2a Forest Road, London E8 3BY
This workshop is new, but this is what students had to say about our other fitting workshops...
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the day, you will:
• Understand how bodice hang and balance on the body
• Recognise what common fitting issues are really telling you
• Know how shoulders, length and bust shaping interact
• Confidently analyse your own toile
• Test adjustments directly on the garment
• Transfer changes back to your pattern accurately
• You’ll leave not just with a better fitting bodice pattern, but with a framework you can reuse again and again.
Who This Is For
Confident beginners who:
• Have sewn bodice before, but couldn't get the fit quite right
• Want to understand fitting, not just follow instructions
• Are ready to stop guessing how to fix bodice fitting issues
What to Bring
• Your stitched bodice toile (ready to fit)
• Your bodice pattern
• A notebook
What’s Provided
• Pattern cutting & fitting tools
• Calico, pins and tape
• Janome sewing machines and accessories
Small Group. Real Support.
With only six spaces available, this is an intimate, practical workshop where you’ll receive individual guidance throughout the day.
FAQs
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Who is this workshop for?
-Confident beginner sewers
-intermediate sewers
-beginner pattern cutters & fitters
How many people are in this workshop?
This workshop is limited to 6 students
Do I need any previous pattern cutting or fitting experience?
You need to be confident with sewing your bodice together, but you don't need any prior pattern cutting or fitting knowledge. Confident beginners welcome!
Where is the workshop?
This workshop is in the gorgeous new workshop space at William Gee. The address is: 2a Forest Road, London E8 3BY
Do I need to being a bodice toile and pattern?
Yes! You need to bring your own bodice toile, already stitched together and the pattern that you've used.
Do I need to make a specific bodice design?
No, you can make and bring any bodice that you want.
How To Find Us
This workshop is in the gorgeous new workshop space at William Gee.
A short walk from Dalston Junction station.
The address is:
William Gee
2a Forest Road
London
E8 3BY
Hi, I'm Kate
Professional pattern cutter, long time sewer and your new pattern cutting teacher.
With over 12 years of industry experience, I’ve been lucky enough to see my work on huge international stages.
I’m talking Royals, red carpets, catwalk shows, billboards and so much more!
I’ve spent over a decade honing my skills, and now I want to share them with you, so that you can create your dream clothes too!
I am a firm believer that anyone can learn the tricks of the trade and make their own clothes that fit beautifully.
Stick around and I’m sure you’ll agree with me!
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