✨✨Taught by guest expert: Emma Rubinson✨✨
5-hour, one-day intensive focused entirely on fit. Students will sew a muslin from existing basic blocks, conduct a guided fitting, and learn how to diagnose and correct fit issues before transferring all changes back to their pattern. You’ll leave with a personalized basic block set that fits your body and serves as a reliable foundation for future designs.
🗓 Saturday May 9th 11:00am-5:00pm
[Can’t make it? This class is NOT offered regularly - join the waitlist!]
We will cover things like:
⚖️How to assess fit through balance, proportion, and drag lines
📏Common fitting adjustments for bodice and skirt blocks
✏️How to transfer muslin changes cleanly and accurately to paper patterns
🦋How to refine a basic block for repeated, consistent use
Prerequisite:
🦋 Having taken our Patternmaking 101 workshop is very helpful and will give you a head start on customization but it is not mandatory. Those who have not taken Patternmaking 101 can opt in to get a size copy of Emma’s pattern blocks to use in class.
🤸♀️ For those with prior sewing machine experience. This is not be a "learn to sew" class.If you have never sewn or need a refresher check out [Sewing 101]!!
👉Note: This class is for people 18+. If you're interested in classes for kids ,reach out!
What is Included:
🥰 5.25 Hours of workshop
🍱 break for lunch
💃 Live demo
🪡muslin and thread for sewing mock up
🛠️ All tools, notions, and instruction for the workshop.
🧩 Pattern block PDFs
💻 FREE month of Emma’s substack!
What do you need to bring?
📓It’s a good idea to bring a notebook or sketchbook to tape in mini patterns, sketch, and take notes!
🧩 Sloper front and back from Patternmaking 101 or a printed out copy of Emma’s PDF Blocks
🚨IMPORTANT these are the only patterns allowed for this class, you cannot bring in a commercial garment pattern or AI generated slopers.
Paying with a credit card? Cool, get those points, girl! You can continue checking out here.
Planning to pay with your debit card? Want to help your girl (me) out? Instead of checking out here, head straight to [Venmo], send your payment, along with the name of the workshop, date & your email address in the comments. This helps me avoid transaction fees 😉.
⭐️By registering you are agreeing to our cancellation & late, materials & Liability Policy, Terms & Conditions.
LATE
It is strongly advised to arrive early. We will need to start promptly and use every minute of our time together to ensure smooth instruction and completion of the project. The group will move through all instructions and steps at the same time. This is not a drop-in style class.
If a student arrives more than 5 minutes late, it is at the discretion of the instructor whether they can join. If a student arrives 10 minutes late, they forfeit their registration fee and space in the class.
If you suspect you will be late, contact info@homeecnyc.com so we know you're on the way and don't assume you are a no-show.
CANCEL
If you need to cancel, please contact info@homeecnyc.com
Class fees are non-refundable.
If you cancel 14 days before the workshop, you can use the credit towards a future workshop or private lesson with Hillary if booked within 60 days of the original class.
If you cancel 7 or fewer days before the event, you will not receive a credit.
It's strongly advised that if you need to cancel within 7 days of the event to gift your place in the class to a friend.
MATERIALS
It is up to the instructor's discretion if the materials brought by the student are appropriate for the project. If a student brings the incorrect materials or forgets them, they can purchase provided materials at the time of class.
LIABILITY
I understand that by participating in this class or workshop, I will be in an environment where various equipment, including but not limited to sewing machines, steam irons, sharp tools like scissors and pins, and other crafting instruments, will be used by myself and others. The use of such tools carries an inherent risk of injury.
By attending this class or workshop, I voluntarily accept all associated risks. I confirm that I am physically capable of using the necessary equipment without the need for constant supervision. I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form will be utilized by Hillary O'Dell, Hilandel LLC and its affiliates for any class, workshop, or event in which I participate, and it will govern my conduct and responsibilities throughout the event.
As a condition of my registration or ticket purchase to attend this event, I agree to the following on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and any legal representatives: (A) I waive, release, and discharge any and all liability from the following individuals and entities: Hillary O'Dell, Hilandel LLC, as well as their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives, along with event sponsors and volunteers. (B) I agree to indemnify and hold harmless all individuals and entities listed above from any and all claims or liabilities arising from my actions during the event, whether brought by other parties or organizations.
I also give my consent to receive medical treatment if necessary in the case of injury, accident, or illness while participating in the event.
you can read all Policy, Terms & Conditions here
✨✨Taught by guest expert: Emma Rubinson✨✨
5-hour, one-day intensive focused entirely on fit. Students will sew a muslin from existing basic blocks, conduct a guided fitting, and learn how to diagnose and correct fit issues before transferring all changes back to their pattern. You’ll leave with a personalized basic block set that fits your body and serves as a reliable foundation for future designs.
🗓 Saturday May 9th 11:00am-5:00pm
[Can’t make it? This class is NOT offered regularly - join the waitlist!]
We will cover things like:
⚖️How to assess fit through balance, proportion, and drag lines
📏Common fitting adjustments for bodice and skirt blocks
✏️How to transfer muslin changes cleanly and accurately to paper patterns
🦋How to refine a basic block for repeated, consistent use
Prerequisite:
🦋 Having taken our Patternmaking 101 workshop is very helpful and will give you a head start on customization but it is not mandatory. Those who have not taken Patternmaking 101 can opt in to get a size copy of Emma’s pattern blocks to use in class.
🤸♀️ For those with prior sewing machine experience. This is not be a "learn to sew" class.If you have never sewn or need a refresher check out [Sewing 101]!!
👉Note: This class is for people 18+. If you're interested in classes for kids ,reach out!
What is Included:
🥰 5.25 Hours of workshop
🍱 break for lunch
💃 Live demo
🪡muslin and thread for sewing mock up
🛠️ All tools, notions, and instruction for the workshop.
🧩 Pattern block PDFs
💻 FREE month of Emma’s substack!
What do you need to bring?
📓It’s a good idea to bring a notebook or sketchbook to tape in mini patterns, sketch, and take notes!
🧩 Sloper front and back from Patternmaking 101 or a printed out copy of Emma’s PDF Blocks
🚨IMPORTANT these are the only patterns allowed for this class, you cannot bring in a commercial garment pattern or AI generated slopers.
Paying with a credit card? Cool, get those points, girl! You can continue checking out here.
Planning to pay with your debit card? Want to help your girl (me) out? Instead of checking out here, head straight to [Venmo], send your payment, along with the name of the workshop, date & your email address in the comments. This helps me avoid transaction fees 😉.
⭐️By registering you are agreeing to our cancellation & late, materials & Liability Policy, Terms & Conditions.
LATE
It is strongly advised to arrive early. We will need to start promptly and use every minute of our time together to ensure smooth instruction and completion of the project. The group will move through all instructions and steps at the same time. This is not a drop-in style class.
If a student arrives more than 5 minutes late, it is at the discretion of the instructor whether they can join. If a student arrives 10 minutes late, they forfeit their registration fee and space in the class.
If you suspect you will be late, contact info@homeecnyc.com so we know you're on the way and don't assume you are a no-show.
CANCEL
If you need to cancel, please contact info@homeecnyc.com
Class fees are non-refundable.
If you cancel 14 days before the workshop, you can use the credit towards a future workshop or private lesson with Hillary if booked within 60 days of the original class.
If you cancel 7 or fewer days before the event, you will not receive a credit.
It's strongly advised that if you need to cancel within 7 days of the event to gift your place in the class to a friend.
MATERIALS
It is up to the instructor's discretion if the materials brought by the student are appropriate for the project. If a student brings the incorrect materials or forgets them, they can purchase provided materials at the time of class.
LIABILITY
I understand that by participating in this class or workshop, I will be in an environment where various equipment, including but not limited to sewing machines, steam irons, sharp tools like scissors and pins, and other crafting instruments, will be used by myself and others. The use of such tools carries an inherent risk of injury.
By attending this class or workshop, I voluntarily accept all associated risks. I confirm that I am physically capable of using the necessary equipment without the need for constant supervision. I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form will be utilized by Hillary O'Dell, Hilandel LLC and its affiliates for any class, workshop, or event in which I participate, and it will govern my conduct and responsibilities throughout the event.
As a condition of my registration or ticket purchase to attend this event, I agree to the following on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and any legal representatives: (A) I waive, release, and discharge any and all liability from the following individuals and entities: Hillary O'Dell, Hilandel LLC, as well as their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives, along with event sponsors and volunteers. (B) I agree to indemnify and hold harmless all individuals and entities listed above from any and all claims or liabilities arising from my actions during the event, whether brought by other parties or organizations.
I also give my consent to receive medical treatment if necessary in the case of injury, accident, or illness while participating in the event.
you can read all Policy, Terms & Conditions here
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