Who is Lorraine Henry?
Lorraine Henry is a sewing, fitting and pattern alteration specialist for Conselle Institute of Image Management. She has a degree in Clothing and Textiles, been a university instructor and has written forSewNews magazine. Creator of the Two Easy Measuring tape set with the Measuring Made Easy instruction booklet, she shares a wealth of knowledge about sewing and fit gained from 30 years as a custom dressmaker/tailor and teacher.conselle.com
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Troubleshooting the Fit Hot Spots!
Here’s your chance to ask the Fit Troubleshooter any question you want about any area of the body from hips and abdomen to buttocks, bust and arms as Lorraine shares pattern alterations for any figure. Did you know we know of 88 different figure variations (we call them variations, not problems)? And, each of us probably has more than one and some you may have never identified — so this could be an enlightening 45 minutes of fun and facts.
Fashion Arts Stage – Fri 10:30 . Sat 3:30
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What Comes First in Fit?
This is easier than the chicken or the egg! An understanding of the principles involved and the sequential order of performing alterations is key for accuracy in fit. Learn from a Master Fitter all the elements of working with our flat patterns to get them to fit over our rounded bodies.
Ontario Room – Fri 12:30
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Pattern Alteration’s Quiet Revolution
Imagine going back to a hand-cranked telephone or card punched computer systems! Just as science and technology have been revolutionized, so has pattern alteration! Never has it been easier to understand and execute as with the new seam method of alteration. Errors in the old slash and spread method have been corrected. 88 figure variations have been recognized and defined! Good fit has never been easier to achieve. Bring: Small scissors & scotch tape to enjoy a hands-on elements.
Laurentian A Room – Fri 6:30
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Cracking the Measurement Code
Have you taken your side seam measurement? Did you know this is the key to understanding measurement relationships? This is the definitive class on measuring for success in fit. And a must class if you don’t have a personal dressmaker and have to or just want to sew for yourself. It is never too late to learn and accurate measurements are where it begins!
Ontario Room – Sat 10:30