Live In-Studio Retreat: The Joi of Fitting Premiere Fit Event featuring the ALL-NEW UPDATED FIT METHOD OCTOBER 20-23
$495.00
October 20-23, 2026
For over 30 years, Joi has been fitting clients for stunning custom garments in her studio. She filmed a class for Craftsy that has since been retired, and she wrote her first book, Create the Perfect Fit, which is out of print (as happens in publishing), but she owns the full content and frequently receives requests for a copy. For the last several years, she has continued to fit clients and teach students in live classes how to fit their own patterns. Over the last three years, she has completely reorganized how she measures, applies body measurements to the pattern, and streamlines the fit process in a way that should revolutionize your fitting experience. This is the new foundation for how she will teach fit and apply fit to her patterns moving forward. If you struggle with fit, NOW is the time to finally master those skills and gain the confidence you need. It is not tissue fitting; it is not generic fitting from the 70’s-90s. There is no need to memorize a catalog of standard fit adjustments; rather, it is about practical application and knowledge of how the pattern interacts with the body, but a new application of the measurements!
SPACE IS LIMITED!
This live-in-studio intensive retreat features:
- How the pattern process works
- Understanding the sloper: what it is and is not
- A completely new workbook with tools that you can use with every garment
- How to use the fit tool
- Body Measuring
- The New way to apply measurements to the pattern torso
- Adjusting the pattern
- The fit process from muslin to the final pattern
- Fitting the Sloper 3 times (it’s funny we see teachers copying this recommendation now, but come learn the reason and method)
- Pattern design
- and the start to the Mock Chanel Jacket or bodice of your choice
- Class continues with a set of class Zooms post-event to go over your pattern making and project sewing
Now is the time! Stop taking every fit class. Learn a method, stick with it, and take your sewing forward!
Class supplies are included in the fee along with pattern paper and sample fabric.
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