Custom Dress Form (18) All Levels
Recreate your body in paper… simply the best investment you can make for yourself! Learn a fun, easy and inexpensive way to make your own custom dress form. Working in groups of three, everyone will complete all the steps needed to create this most valuable sewing and designing tool. Wear a good bra and panties (a full slip, camisole or half slip for modesty) while your form is being made in class.
7 Hour Workshop
Anatomy of the Set in Sleeve (20) All Levels
Learn to solve sleeve fitting challenges. Jan starts by demonstrating techniques for successfully setting in sleeves. You will find solutions to make smoothly fitted sleeves as you see how to adjust the paper patterns supplied by Jan. Go home with helpful, must have info!
3 Hour Workshop
Lingerie Finishes for Daywear (25) All Levels
The hallmark of lingerie is simplicity…finishes are light, non bulky and flattering to both fabric and figure. Transform these ideas into your daytime wardrobe. Using pre-cut samples in beautiful fabrics, create a notebook of seam ideas, finishing techniques, hem treatments, elastic finishes and uses for bias.
3 Hour Workshop
Fitting Facts (25) All Levels
Fitting is one of the most popular and challenging topics for sewers. We will focus on the necklines, shoulders, bust, waist and oh those hips! Why is there a wrinkle there? How do I eliminate gapping? Why does the fabric hang that way? What do I do about grain? What small adjustment would improve a garment? All bodies, all ill-fitting garments and fitting problems welcome.
3 Hour Workshop
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