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Sew to Grow Courses at Charming Juno 28 June - 1st July | Book Now!

Tamahere

We will be having the effervescent Lindsay Rae of Sew to Grow patterns here in Hamilton to take not one, but two courses!

COURSE DATES:
28 & 29 June 2018 – Fit to Flatter Course – Choice of either the Bondi Top, Noosa Shift, Sweet Summertime Dress or Peplum Top, 9am-3pm, $150 for 2 days including a light lunch

30 June & 1 July 2018 – Bespoke Blazer Fit to Flatter Course – Making the Perfect Bespoke Blazer, 9am-3pm, $150 for 2 days including a light lunch

Both courses give you a great grounding on how to measure yourself properly and make a perfect custom fitting outfit.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
– How to measure yourself properly and to pick the correct size
– How to trace your design and grade between sizes
– Learn the best way to shorten and length patterns
– Learn how to identify and adjust for fitting issues such as; Sway Back, Full Bust, Long and Short Torso, Narrow and Broad Shoulders etc
– Find out more about your sewing machine and the best tools for sewing your own garments
– Plus so much more!

Please contact us if you would like to attend the course, or to know more:

hello@charmingjuno.co.nz

Looking forward to seeing you there!
Carol

Negotiable

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