Sure Fit Designs is planning an exclusive in-person sewing retreat designed just for you! Join us at the elegant Holman Hotel in Salem, Oregon and take your fitting and patternmaking skills to the next level.

As promised, I've carefully reviewed your survey responses and am thrilled to offer an exclusive opportunity for you to work directly with the Sure Fit Designs team of Elsabe, Martha and Janine. Together we'll guide you through drafting your sloper and sewing your muslin in a hands-on supportive environment.

Many of you expressed interest in attending multiple courses, so I've reimagined our retreat to align with your requests. To ensure you receive the personalized attention you deserve, we're keeping class sizes small. If you'd like to join us, I encourage you to respond to this email at your earliest convenience so we can save your seat!

We are offering a series of 2-day courses:

Here’s what you can look forward to in our fitting courses:

Bodice Fitting March 3 & 4

• Professional measurements and a body assessment to determine any fitting alterations needed

• Step-by-step instructions for drawing your sloper

• Truing your sloper before cutting out on fabric

• Sewing and fitting your sloper

• Finalizing your muslin after making any necessary changes

• Free How-To Online Course

Patternmaking Basics March 5 & 6

This course is designed to teach patternmaking theory and techniques, you will be working with templates rather than full size patterns. You will learn:

• Dart manipulation and contour darts

• Designing with darts

• Necklines and collars

• Facings and closures

• Combining bodice and skirt patterns to create endless styles with ease

• Designing for stretch fabric

• Waistbands and facings

• Pockets

• Zipper extensions

• Free Online Sleeve Designing Course

Pants Fitting March 7 & 8

• Professional measurements and a body assessment to determine any fitting alterations needed

• Step-by-step instructions for drawing your sloper

• Truing your sloper before cutting out on fabric

• Sewing and fitting your sloper

• Finalizing your muslin after making any necessary changes

• Free How-To Online Course