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

This course will meet twice a week on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6 pm to 8 pm for three weeks.

This course teaches students how to lay, cut and completely hand tailor a men’s bespoke waistcoat.

Comprehensive guidance of key skills will be given during class sessions so that students will have ample opportunity to apply their skills.  However, students should be aware that depending on one’s experience, additional time may be required to complete each week’s assignment.

Emphasis is on the technical and practical processes involved in the hand production of tailored garments, including:

What to Bring

Fabric shears 8”- 12", Pin cushion, open ended tailor's thimble (fits middle finger), seam ripper, 50 cm ruler, 1 yard plain woolen cloth of choice, 1 yard lining. Use "Message Teacher" for recommendations from Marlene on where to purchase materials

Minimum age

All ages welcome

Prerequisites

Although it is not a prerequisite to have previous experience in tailoring, Marlene does require her students to be committed to working individually outside of class and to completing the course

What's Provided

Waistcoat pattern

Waistcoat canvas

No. 9 and No. 7 sewing needles

Gutermann hand silk

Button hole gimp and silk

Straight pins

Tailor’s chalk white

5,000 meter basting thread (white)

What You Can Expect From This Experience

• Laying and cutting of patterns on cloth
• Extensive range of hand stitches
• Using sewing machines and equipment
• Under-pressing and shrinking
• Making welt pockets
• Practicing soft structured tailoring

Cancellation Policy

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