Intro to Bodice Fitting: Ashton Top

In this 4-week class, we’ll explore the art of a comfortable, personal fit and deep-dive into bodice construction using the Ashton Top pattern by Helen's Closet. You’ll learn how to read your body’s unique geometry and walk away with a breezy summer tank, plus a toolkit of fitting and finishing skills you can apply to any future bodice pattern.

SKILL LEVEL: Confident beginner (ages 16+)

This is a great project if you’ve sewn a few garments and want to take your fitting skills to the next level.  For this class, you must be able to sew a straight seam and understand seam allowance.

DATES/TIMES: 

Sundays, 11 AM - 2 PM 
July 12, July 19, July 26, and August 2

(4 sessions, 12 hours of total instructional time)

SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN:

Bodice fitting and adjustments
Darts
Curved seams
All-in-one facing using the "burrito" method
Professional finishes

WHAT TO BRING:

Light to medium-weight cotton or linen will give a structured look; Tencel twill or rayon blends will give more drape.  Fabrics with more drape work better for tucking into skirts or pants, whereas stiffer fabrics showcase Ashton’s A-line shape.

For fabric requirements, review the size chart and yardage on the pattern website

2 yards of fabric to create test fit muslins (consider muslin fabric, bedsheets, or other thrifted fabric)

Notions: Thread in matching color

Basic sewing kit: scissors, snips, seam ripper, pins, rulers, chalk (we also have these tools available to borrow in the studio)

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Studio sewing machines are provided. You may bring your own machine if you prefer.

Ashton Top Sewing Pattern (Printed A0 copy and digital copy - the studio will purchase and print your pattern for you so that each person has a copy)

CLASS SIZE: 4-6 People

TEACHER: Kristen K

CANCELLATION POLICY: 

If you need to cancel, please contact the studio as soon as possible. Cancellations more than 3 days before the class starts will receive credit towards a future class. Cancellations less than 3 days are non-refundable. Each class must have at least three participants in order to run. Marengo Studio reserves the right to cancel this class if we do not have enough participants (you will be notified of a cancellation at least 48 hours ahead of the class start and may choose a full refund or credit towards a future class). Thank you for your understanding!

Marengo Sewing Studio is committed to supporting indie sewing pattern designers. We ask permission from the designer before offering workshops that use their patterns, use photos for our shop listings only with their permission, and provide a copy of the pattern for each student in class in accordance with their use policies.