Pattern Alterations: Before the Cut: From Pattern to Perfect, with Stephanie Parks
The May Launch Special:
All classes in May are offered at special introductory pricing to celebrate the launch of our Design Studio—so if this has been on your “I should really learn this” list, now’s a good time to jump in.
Before the Cut: From Pattern to Perfect
You carefully follow a pattern you love, only to discover the garment doesn’t fit as you imagined. Maybe the proportions are off, there are drag lines, or something is just not quite right. You’re left with limited options since you’ve already cut the final fabric.
If you’ve ever put together a project only to confront an ill-fitting reality, you are not alone. There’s a way to resolve fit issues at the pattern level, before you even cut. By translating real life fit onto paper with professional draping and patternmaking techniques, you’ll learn to address fit at the core level so your project fits from the start!
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Session 1: Read & Mock-up
-Learn about common pattern adjustments with hands on examples
-Begin reading and analyzing your own pattern to start applying these skills
-Dive into the basics of mock-ups (choosing fabric, what’s important, how to simplify)
-Learn how to create a quick and easy mock-up to make a big impact on the final product
Between Sessions:
Cut and mock-up your garment (a shell with no closures or finishes!)
Session 2: Form to Flat
-Learn to pin your mockup so the garment will fit just right
-Translate those pins from mock-up to pattern so you can achieve the perfect fit every time
What to Bring:
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A basic bodice pattern you’ve used (or struggled with)
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Pencil and paper for notetaking
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Muslin or Inexpensive test fabric (similar to your final, scrap encouraged, can be acquired at or after first session)
Contents:
Weight:
Horizontal Stretch %:
Vertical Stretch %
Width of Fabric:
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Are your fabrics sold by the yard or half yard?
Everything's sold by the yard with a few exceptions. Certain Ribbing & Quilting Cottons are sold by the half yard (but this is stated in the title).
What is your order processing time?
As of Feb 20th, we're zipping through orders in 2-4 business days! 🚀 Please be patient with fabric bundles though, these do take us just a little be longer since they are curated specially for you.
Just a heads up, though - during the holiday frenzy or after a mega sale like Black Friday, it might take up to 10 business days. We're on it, though, aiming to get those gorgeous fabrics in your hands within 5 days!
Do you Combine Shipping?
Absolutely! Place any orders within 3 business days of each other, and we'll snug them together. If they're further apart, just shoot us an email at bohofabrics@gmail.com, and we'll see what we can do. Any shipping overages will come back to you as a Boho Giftcard. 🎁
Do you Refund Shipping Overages?
Great News! We now offer FREE SHIPPING for all orders over $175 within the Contiguous USA! If your order is less than $175, we offer flat rate shipping for $12.95. Due to our new Flat Rate Shipping policy, we do not refund shipping overages.
Can I cancel my order?
You bet, as long as we haven't printed that shipping label. We'll refund your order minus a 5% fee.
How much is Shipping?
For orders over $175, shipping's on us within the Contiguous USA! Orders under $175 have a flat rate of $12.95. Really big orders might need to bypass PO Boxes and head straight to a traditional address via UPS or FedEx.
*Excludes Shipping to PO Boxes, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico. Shipping overages will be invoiced to customers for packages being shipped to those regions.
What is your Return Policy?
Gotcha covered! If the fabric isn't quite what you envisioned, send it back within 14 days of receiving it, uncut and unwashed, for a refund
Please note that shipping costs are non-refundable as this is a cost incurred and not refunded to us by the carriers.
We recommend obtaining tracking for any returns you send as well as sending us an email so that we can be on alert for the package (and to process your return faster!)
Please send returns to:
Boho Fabrics LLC
14600 York Road, Suite J
Sparks, MD 21152
For any issues with quality or damaged fabric, please send an email to bohofabrics@gmail.com so that we can work on a resolution for you.
Do you offer local pickup?
Of course! Select Pick-Up at check-out and we will send you an email/pick-up notification once it's ready.
Do you offer International Shipping?
Worldwide, baby! 🌍 Email us for a quote. It's a bit pricier, but we'll make sure you get the best rate possible. Just a note: Special deals including shipping might have extra charges for international orders.
* These are flat-rate equivalent estimates. If fabric does not fit into the USPS Flat Rate boxes, customers will be billed shipping overages before their order ships.
Canada
PFRE $29.95
Medium Flat Rate Box $55.95
Large Flat Rate Box $73.95
Europe
PRFE $40.95
MFRB $84.95
LFRB $110.95
Australia & New Zealand
PRFE $42.95
MFRB $93.95
LFRB $117.95
Got more questions? Drop us a line to: bohofabrics@gmail.com. We're all ears and ready to help you get back to creating beautiful things!
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