Fitting for Curves

Have you ever tried to sew yourself a beautiful garment but been disappointed by the fit? Cashmerette to the rescue! Their Fitting for Curves workshop is an absolute must for all passionate dressmakers who care about getting a good fit. After all - none of us are rectangles, we all have curves, and sewing to fit your body is a wonderful experience.

Find out all about the Fitting for Curves workshop here.

Cashmerette founder, pattern designer and your tutor for this workshop Jenny says:

Learning to sew when you’re curvy is a revelation – suddenly, you’ve got unlimited options rather than a rack of polyester cold-shoulder tops. But, it can be frustrating when you don’t fit into a “straight” size out of the packet (almost no-one does!), and the prospect of learning to adjust patterns can be daunting. That’s why I developed a new workshop, Fitting for Curves: Pattern Adjustments for the Upper Body, which de-mystifies fitting once and for all.

Not sure if an online workshop is for you? Jenny has very kindly allowed us to share this exclusive extract from the course, where she talks you through the simple steps to raising or lowering darts, which can absolutely transform the fit of a garment. The way Jenny shows it makes it so easy to understand - so have a watch and give it a try on your next sewing project. Don't forget to share your makes here on CraftWorld and let us know how you got on.

Remember, this is just a small extract from the course - if you learn something new here, imagine how much more you'll learn in the other lessons!

Free Cashmerette Appleton Dress

Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette is our featured Sewing Designer of the Month for October 2021. We'll be bringing you inspiration and advice from Jenny throughout the month.

All CraftWorld members can claim a 15% discount on Cashmerette products throughout the month

CraftWorld Premium members can download a FREE copy of the Cashemerette Appleton Dress in sizes 0-32.