Join Leah, a seasoned seamstress and designer, for a transformative three-session course designed for adventurous beginners or seasoned intermediates eager to elevate their handmade garments with a more professional, tailored fit. This course focuses on techniques for basic pattern adjustments that can help you gain confidence in making garments that fit well and feel great.

Debut class (40% OFF) - SOLD OUT 
May 10th, 24th, 31st 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Alternative dates are posted in the drop-down menu below. 

Course Features:

Hands-On Learning: Work along with the instructor using drafting paper to practice each adjustment type.

Expert Instruction:Learn from Leah, a seasoned seamstress with formal training in fashion design from George Brown College, whose teaching style embodies creativity and tranquility. 

Material Provision: All necessary materials, including drafting paper. Students are encouraged to bring a sewing pattern they wish to adjust for personalized guidance.

Course Outline:

Session 1:Bodice Adjustments - lengthening/shortening, adjusting darts, full and small bust adjustments, broad back, full bicep, and neckline modifications.

Session 2:Bottom Adjustments - rise vs. inseam, lengthening/shortening, full and flat seat adjustments, measuring crotch length, and managing full tummy and swayback issues.

Session 3:Additional Adjustments and Project Work - Apply your new skills to further adjustments and spend time working on a personal sewing project, bringing your own pattern to life with guidance and support.

You should already know how to:

• Use your sewing machine independently
• Sew a beginner pattern

You will learn:

• A comprehensive understanding of basic pattern alterations.
• Confidence to adjust any pattern to your measurements.
• A set of practical, hands-on skills to enhance your sewing proficiency.

Join us for a fun and fulfilling journey into the world of custom sewing. Elevate your skills, nurture your creativity, and enjoy the satisfaction of sewing well-fitting, beautiful garments that reflect your personal style and needs.

A 15% discount on the fabric and supplies purchased for the course from Main Fabric.

We are so excited that you are considering joining us for this workshop. We want to make the experience seamless, carefree, and enjoyable for you. Let us know how we can help. 

Don't forget to add your workshop dates to your calendar as soon as you have registered. About a week prior to your workshop you will receive an email outlining further details of the workshop including what you will learn, what you need to bring, and our cancellation policy. The email will also include our class waiver that will need to be signed online prior to attending the workshop. 

If you would like to know the fabric and notion requirements for the workshop in advance of a week please email or phone us at your convenience. 

At the studio we allow water and light snacks around the cutting table and sewing machines, other types of drinks and larger snacks can be enjoyed in our store sitting area. Cell phones, devices are great learning tools, you are welcome to bring and use them. 

If you have any further questions please visit our Contact & Hours page for contact details. You can email, phone, or text us anytime. Most responses take place during business hours. 

Full payment of the workshop is required at the time of registration to reserve your spot. Participants must be 14 years of age or older to participate on their own in the workshop unless otherwise stated. Participants between the ages of 14-17 must have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver. Participants between the ages 8 - 13 years of age can participate in the workshop as long as a paying adult participating as well. 

Cancellation policy 

Our cancellation policy will change as of April 8th 2024. Changes to the policy help us to provide a better experience to all of our clients. Below is our new class cancellation policy that will take into effect as of April 8th 2024. 

- Full Refund: Available for cancellations made more than 7 days before the workshop date.
- 50% Refund or Transfer: For cancellations made between 3 to 7 days prior to the workshop, you have the option of receiving a 50% refund or transferring your spot to the next available workshop. If there is no complimentary workshop you will receive a 50% refund. 
- No Refund/Transfer: Cancellations within 48 hours of the workshop date will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.

DEBUT workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Workshop spots are transferable, if you are unable to make your workshop, send a friend! Call or text us to let us know of the switch.

If you need to cancel, contact us at your earliest convenience.  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy

At Main Fabric we aim to provide a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free work space and retail environment. We welcome people of all races, genders, identities, religions, ethnicities, ages, and abilities to join our community and use our creative space. We have a zero tolerance policy for people who disrupt our inclusive and inviting space, any person who is being discriminatory and/or conducting harassing or abusive behaviour will be asked to leave the premises immediately.