Pattern Analysis – Things to know before you sew
Date: Sunday – 2/15/2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: SEFAA 3420 W. Hospital Ave Suite 103 Chamblee, GA
Last day for registration: 2/10/2026. Refund Policy: Full Refund until Feb 1, 2026. After Feb 1, partial refund may be granted if a replacement student is available. Refund Cut off Date: Feb 1, 2026
Frustrated by patterns that do not remotely fit? Learn how to critically analyze sewing patterns to determine if they will work for you before cutting into your fabric. How is a new pattern different from one you have already spent time and treasure getting fitted. Often it is simply details. In this class we will cover:
-Taking your measurements
-How much ease do you want in your garment? Determine your preferred ease by measuring the circumference of three or more tops, blouses or jackets that you frequently wear.
-Find out what length is most flattering for you.
-How to tell if the finished garment measurements are similar to your preferred measurements.
-How to use your tried and true patterns as a master pattern or block.
-Changing necklines and contouring.
-Franken patterns to add new desired details to your tried and true pattern.
-How to use a blouse / knit top / jacket block.
-Change the fronts…or the length or the shape of the hemline.
Most importantly, save yourself hours of grief.
Deanne Smith has been a member of ASG Atlanta since 1993. She teaches sewing:
Fitting and patternmaking, Basic sewing – machine proficiency, essential sewing skills and Garment making. She has presented many programs for ASG and has served on the CAB in a variety of positions.
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