Classes – Kenneth D. King

Fitting: The Holy Grail

Fit is the Holy Grail of sewing and the reason most people make garments for themselves. There are 2 parts to understanding fitting. First is to train the eye to see what the test garment is telling you. Next is knowing what to do with this information. Based on his series of articles in Threads Magazine, New York based couturier and garment construction guru, Kenneth D. King  demonstrates his way of looking at fitting by using a live model to fit a muslin, then transferring the alterations to the paper pattern. In real time with live commentary begin to train your eye and learn the answers to the age-old question – “How did you know what to do?”
3 Hour Seminar

Discover the luxury of working with leather under Kenneth’s guiding hand…

Insider Tips for Leather (25) All Levels

Kenneth covers the ground rules with basic information needed to work with leather as it relates to garment construction. After discussing materials you’ll make reference samples of the basic, overlap and slot seams as well as two dart treatments.
3 Hour Workshop

More Insider Tips for Leather (25) All Levels

If you have mastered the basics of working with luxurious leather then this class is for you. Or, continue on the techniques learned in Kenneth’s Leather Insider Tips class. Make samples of two methods for a felled seam and more designer details such as the basic bound buttonhole and making a flap and collar.
3 Hour Workshop

Fake Fur Designer Techniques (25) All Levels

Fear no more as Kenneth shares tips gleaned by remodelling vintage furs into new coats. Whether real or fake the construction issues are the same. Fake fur is a heavily-napped, knit fabric which has a slightly stretchy base. It mimics real fur in that way, so techniques for sewing apply to both. So come discover the process to master fabulous basic seams, easing the sleeve cap, setting a slit pocket and how to treat facings and linings for faux fur jackets and coats.
3 Hour Workshop