The Bodcie Fitting Workshop

A small group, hands on day designed to help you understand, diagnose and adjust your own bodice pattern with confidence.

If you’ve ever sewn a bodice and thought:

“Why is my armhole gaping?” or “What do these drag lines around the bust mean?” or "How do I fix my neckline?"

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 focused, hands-on 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

Hear what students had to say about our other fitting workshops...

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kate's trouser fitting course was so enjoyable and informative. Kate's teaching style is very easy to follow. The first part of the course gave us a process to follow to analyse our fit and knowledge of common issues. In the second half we made adjustments on our toiles with Kate on hand with expert advice. I went away not only with much better fitting trousers but a much better understanding of how trousers work and knowledge I can use for future projects.

Sue C

Trouser Fitting Workshop Student

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kate is both lovely and an absolute fitting genius, she explains everything in a really accessible and clear way. We had the best time and she really made sure we left the workshop with a clear understanding of how to fix future issues and with proper progress made on our current projects. I couldn’t recommend more!

Octavia

Trouser Fitting Workshop Student

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.

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

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.

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