Who is Johanne Brousseau?
Johanne Brousseau is a sewing and serging expert. Her extensive creative and technical sewing knowledge combined with an easy going pace makes her a Festival favourite.
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Serger Know How
Don’t miss this common-sense approach to understanding the serger. Trouble shoot tensions, easy and fast thread changes, serge corners and curves and adjust for the fullest of ruffles and the stretchiest of seams. Understanding is the first step to establishing a bonding relationship with your serger.
Ontario Room – Fri 10:30
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Bra Talk
7 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong size bra. Are you one of them? Johanne goes behind the seams and talks about the construction of the bra. Find out what makes a bra fit, how to measure and what fabrics, findings and patterns to use.
Ontario Room – Fri 1:30 . Sat 9:30
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The Art of Glove Making
Gloves are an elegant addition to any wardrobe. Learn terminology, stitches, fabric and notions requirement and let’s revive the ancient art of glove making!
Ontario Room – Fri 5:30
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Action Wear & Bathing Suits
Construction methods for sewing body suits, bathing suits or any type of action wear are similar. Explore sewing machine and serger techniques for working with stretch fabrics. Johanne talks seam construction, elastic application techniques and how to apply body measurements to a pattern for that perfect fit.
Ontario Room – Sat 12:30
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Changing a Pant Pattern
Pants are always in fashion and although the basic shape changes, your favourite fitting pant pattern can be adapted for this season’s fashion. Learn to change the design of the pant by changing the style of the front pocket or removing the front pockets for a cleaner look. Learn to move the zipper to the center back, side seam or add sewn in facings for a trouser front fly. Add a contour band or for afternoon comfort, elastic at the side seams of the band. Plus, tips on changing the leg length and width.
Ontario Room – Sat 2:30