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Taking Measurements & Selecting Sizes
The size-chart deception revealed!
Learn how to take your measurements, interpret pattern sizing and then select the right size to make.
This 2-hour session will reveal the myths of size-charts and give you game-changing knowledge.
WORKSHOP PLAN
- Where on your body you should take your measurements
- How to accurately take measurements
- A thorough list of your measurements
- The difference between body measurements and finished measurements
- Understand both design and fit ease
- How to interpret size-charts and choosing the size to make
We are developing a series of Preparations for Sewing sessions, discover more of these sessions - click here.
- How & where to take measurements
- Interpret the size chart, work out the finished size, & understand ease
- How to select the right pattern size to make
- A set of your measurements
- An understanding of pattern sizing
- Detailed notes covering it all
- Level 1, 329 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Look for the red door.
- Most Brunswick St parking is ticketed & max' 2hrs. However, longer time parking is available in the paid Coles Car Park.
- Public Transport is the ideal way to get here - jump on the 11 tram & get off at Johnston St.
Casual
Anyone who wants to improve their sewing outcomes.
Refunding Your Booking
- All refunds are subject to a 25% administration fee.
- Refunds will only be processed back to the original method of payment.
- Refunds are processed as soon as practicable. While Thread Den’s part of the process should be undertaken within three days of notice, the combination of the bookings platform and your banking institution’s processes will also influence the exact amount of time taken for you to receive the refund.
Cancelling Your Booking
- If you no longer wish to attend a workshop, we require notice at least 24 hours or more prior to commencement. It is essential that you receive acknowledgment from us as well.
- The Refund Policy will be applied.
- No refund, transfer or credit will be supplied if you have made a cancellation request the day before, the day of, or any time after a course start.
Transferring Your Booking
- If you wish to transfer your booking to another workshop we require at least fourteen days notice prior to the start date of your original booking.
- Bookings without date changes can be transferred to another person without incurring any penalties.
- Changes to your workshop, or the commencement date (within all other terms) will incur a $10 administration fee.
- Changes to your booking date will not reset the fourteen day notice period.
Effective 26 May 2020
This policy is available for viewing on our website - https://threadden.com/about/bookings-and-cancellations-policy/
For face-to-face workshop s - if you feel unwell, do not attend your workshop. With supply of a medical certificate or COVID-19 testing referral covering the date of your workshop you will be able to transfer your booking without incurring any penalties.
Refund Policy
- All refunds are subject to a 25% administration fee.
- Refunds will only be processed back to the original method of payment.
- Refunds are processed as soon as practicable. While Thread Den’s part of the process should be undertaken within three days of notice, the combination of the bookings platform and your banking institution’s processes will also influence the exact amount of time taken for you to receive the refund.
Cancelling Your Booking
- If you no longer wish to attend a workshop, we require notice at least 24 hours or more prior to commencement. It is essential that you receive acknowledgment from us as well.
- The Refund Policy will be applied.
- No refund, transfer or credit will be supplied if you have made a cancellation request the day before, the day of, or any time after a course start.
Transferring Your Booking
- If you wish to transfer your booking to another workshop we require at least fourteen days notice prior to the start date of your original booking.
- Bookings without date changes can be transferred to another person without incurring any penalties.
- Changes to your workshop, or the commencement date (within all other terms) will incur a $10 administration fee.
- Changes to your booking date will not reset the fourteen day notice period.
Medical Events
- Your safety is our priority, we reserve the right to make decisions if necessary to preserve the safety of all.
- If you feel unwell, do not attend your workshop. With supply of a medical certificate or copy of a COVID-19 testing referral you will be able to transfer your booking without incurring any penalties.
- In the event of a medical emergency we may have to seek ambulance services on your behalf and at your expense.
Course Cancellations
- Classes are subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.
- We reserve the right to cancel any scheduled course. In the event of a cancellation, students will be notified two days before the scheduled start date and refunds will be provided.
This policy can be viewed on our website - https://threadden.com/about/bookings-and-cancellations-policy/
26 February 2020 • Taking Measurements & Selecting Sizes
I had 2 classes with Megan in Thread den and really enjoyed the session and learned good skills about sewing. Megan is great, patient with instructive skills. I will definitely back to Thread Den to learn more techniques .
14/03/2020
thank you for your feedback Nastaran. We agree - Meagan is a great teacher! See you again soon.
24 February 2020 • Taking Measurements & Selecting Sizes
An excellent class on understanding sewing pattern measurements, accompanied by a knowledgeable and personable teacher, and loads of very useful information about taking measurements. I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Georgina
13 October 2019 • Taking Measurements & Selecting Sizes
Such a great course, the magic missing trick to successful sewing...!