Do you have a sloper and not know what to do with it? Then this class is for you! In this class you will learn how to turn your bodice sloper into a fitted torso sloper, and then how to turn that into a blazer pattern with a shawl collar. You will also learn how to turn a sleeve sloper into a two piece suit sleeve. After this class is over, you will have a sewing pattern for a blazer like the one pictured that is sure to fit you just right! You will also have a fitted torso sloper that is helpful for other jacket, coat, and dress patterns. You will learn about how to move darts, truing patterns, and marking grainlines. These skills will be super helpful as you continue your patternmaking journey either with more classes from Maya or on your own! A sloper is the basic building block of a pattern. It is the starting place of how all patterns are drafted. The sloper is made to measure so that the resulting pattern fits the wearer. For this class you will need a sloper front and back bodice and a sleeve. If you have not previously taken my sloper drafting class, please reach out to me at [email protected] before signing up so that I can assess your experience level and determine if this class is a good fit for you. Some prior experience in drafting is recommended. Supplies: You will need to bring your own drafting materials, including: a measuring tape, rulers (a straight ruler, and a French curve, hip curve, and/or shoulder curve), patterning paper (able to be seen through is recommended for tracing off your slopers), paper scissors, pencils, erasers, and tape. You will also need to bring your front and back bodice slopers, and your sleeve sloper. If you have a copy of your measurements, this can be helpful to bring as well. If you don't have these supplies, they are available for purchase at the shop, and there are some available for classroom use as well. Time: This class will meet for four hours and there’s a lot to get to! Feel free to bring something to drink and/or a non-messy snack! Class Cancellation Policy: Weather, Unexpected Events, and Travel Tips Your safety and experience are very important to us. While we will do everything we can to keep classes running as planned, sometimes weather, illness, or unexpected events can cause changes. Here is how we handle those situations: If We Need to Cancel If bad weather makes it unsafe to hold the class, or if the instructor is unable to attend because of unforeseen circumstances, we will notify you as soon as possible, usually at least 24 hours before the class starts. In these situations, the class will be rescheduled. You’ll have a couple options if we need to cancel: join the rescheduled class, or get a full refund. If you need to Cancel Refunds are available until 24 hours before the class. If possible, we will try to reschedule the class at a different date and time to get you in! Communication We’ll reach out about any changes using the contact information you provided during registration. Please double-check your details so we can keep you updated!
