ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Note: This is a multi-session event series. By purchasing the event package, you acknowledge that you can attend all event dates included below.

Event Overview

Learn how to drape with starting at the beginning. This is a fast paced class that takes you through all of the basics of draping in 6 weeks. We meet once a week for 3 hours. 

Day- Sunday afternoon

Time- 2:30-5:30

* You need to know the basics of sewing and be able to sew a dart and put in a zipper to attend this class. If you need to master those skills first; you can attend open studio classes, private lessons or the sewing 101 classes that are listed.

 

Week 1 The Dress Form, Elements of Fabric, Draping Terminology, Transferring fabric to paper,Basic Bodice

Week 2  Basic Skirt & bodice, Fit issues

Week 3 Princess line dress, bodice and skirt

Week 4 Sleeve Variations

Week 5  Bodice Variations, Skirt Variations, Collars

Week 6 Original Draped Designed 

 

This class is limited to 4 people. The studio is spaced out for social distancing. You must wear a face mask at all times, use hand sanitizer, and wipe down your space. Each person has a station with a sewing machine reserved for them, so no refunds are offered on classes. If you miss a class, links to videos on the topics covered will be provided that you can work through in your own time.

Supply List

10 yards of muslin 

L square

Clear french curve 

Hip curve ruler

Tape measure

Awl 

Pin wheel

Pattern drafting pinwheel 

Pencils - no pens 

2 inch clear ruler

Paper scissors

Rotary cutter

Thread

Fabric scissors

Snips

Pins

Chalk

Seam ripper

Scotch tape

4 invisible zippers that are 22’’ or longer

What to Bring

See supply list above.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

Prerequisites

You need to know the basics of sewing and be able to sew a dart and put in a zipper to attend this class. If you need to master those skills first; you can attend open studio classes, private lessons or the sewing 101 classes that are listed.

What's Provided

All other materials to bring your project to life (sewing machines, sergers, etc)

Cancellation Policy

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