DIY Couture: The Basic Bodice Block

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

There is no better place to learn advanced sewing techniques than at the Fashion Design Center at the Bridgeport Art Center. Our studio is surrounded by Chicago's own up and coming designers and the air is filled with inspiration and talent. The beginning or intermediate sewing series is a must requirement for this workshop.

In this DIY Couture class you will be making your own pattern that can be used for a top, skirt or dress. You will learn how to add details such as pockets, neckline details, and waist treatments. This workshop will teach you how to build a basic body shape based on your measurements. The course sets you up as the designer of your own couture wardrobe.

What to Bring

Cotton Muslin: 5 yard 45" wide or 4 yards 60" wide. We suggest that you pre-wash the fabric.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

All other materials will be provided

Cancellation Policy
Location

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

We are a Not For Profit organization whose mission is "Textile Art for All". If it is textile based and you can make it by hand, we want to teach it in our studios at the beautiful Bridgeport Art Center! Our philosophy is to run contemporary, hands-on, project-based workshops, so that you can come along, learn something new and go home with a finished product or a new skill. Why? Because there is tremendous power in making something yourself. You will learn new skills or revisit old ones; you will discover the joy of working with your hands and you will find an outlet for your creativity. Along the way you will review your spirit and perhaps make a few new friends. All of our classes are taught by visiting artists and/or experts in the field. We offer adult workshops in beginning sewing, intermediate sewing, couture sewing and 45 different surface design techniques. For kids we offer Saturday programs and summer camps. We also offer textile art events for birthdays, bridal showers, girls night out etc. so ask Dabble about group pricing.

All of our classes are offered at a nominal fee and all proceeds are used to bring textile arts to urban youth in Chicago in form of after school programs, summer programs, apprenticeships and internships.

We look forward to welcoming you in our studios.
Your Urban Threads Studio Team

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