Geraldine Bailey - 1-1 dress block, trouser block, pattern hacking

I recently undertook a full week of patten cutting workshops with the lovely Helen of Dot.n.Cross in Falmouth. We covered 2 day Dress Block , 2 day Trousers Block , 1 day How to Adapt a pattern, and an added bonus we had time to draw up a button down Shirt-waisted dress pattern from scratch using the dress block we had created based on my measurements taking into account the Full Bust Adjustment we had made on the dress block. The section we did on Full Bust Adjustment was a revelation and explained why I had so many problems fitting garments. This new pattern will fit properly no gapping or pulling over the bust, no overlarge shoulder or arm holes because I've had to make a larger size to accommodate my fuller bust. HEAVEN.

Each workshop we did had full and comprehensive supporting documents and notes which will allow me to develop my own patterns or adapt commercial patterns at home and get a great fit.

I had an amazing week with Helen her teaching was exceptional, doing a one on one really allowed me to take so much on board in a very short time.

Would highly recommend Helen's courses her wealth of knowledge and expertise, which she so generously shares is amazing and inspiring.

Came home so excited to make up my new self drafted pattern (with a lot of help thank you ) .

Thank you Helen had a really inspirational week.