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The Dressmaker's Portfolio - The Handmade Wardrobe 16th September 2024 DEPOSIT
Available
SKU
TDPD16092024
£500.00
The Dressmaker’s Portfolio is a six month foundation where students will learn all the skills needed to create a handmade wardrobe.
This course is a chance to build a portfolio of samples and garments which can be used to start your handmade wardrobe, take forward into higher education or a fashion related career.
For beginners at the start of their sewing journey. You will learn about measurements, fitting, commercial patterns and how to alter them, using a sewing machine and construction.
For those wishing to improve their skills. Go over some of the basics, become confident using tricky fabrics, and learn advanced and couture techniques to achieve beautiful finishing and perfect fit
“Elegance means a thing is as beautiful on the wrong side as the right“
Coco Chanel
THE DRESSMAKER’S PORTFOLIO PROJECTS
Two projects will be set during the six months – these are to be done independently, outside of workshops.
Beginners will make a skirt or dress from a commercial pattern which has a fastening and neat seam and hem finishes for their first project
The Beginner second Project can be to make a simple pair of trousers or jacket from a commercial pattern that is well fitting and finished
For Intermediate Sewers the first Project is to make at least two coordinating garments from commercial patterns (dress, skirt or top) with alternative seam & hem finishes (other than overlocked). At least one garment should have a toile to show fitting and the addition of a detail not on the pattern.
The second project for intermediate sewers is to make at least two coordinating garments from commercial patterns (dress, jacket or trousers) with alternative seam & hem finishes (other than overlocked). At least one garment should have a toile to show fitting and either the addition of a detail not on the pattern
INCLUDED IN THE DRESSMAKER’S PORTFOLIO
- 20 Workshops days of your choice during the 6 months
(not including Patterns & Fabrics)
- 2 x 21/2 hour tutorials/masterclass per month
- 2 trips to fashion-related exhibitions (not including transport)
- Sewing Kit & Stationary
- 10% off extra workshops booked during the six months
- A key for the Sewing Room – DM Portfolio students are able to use the Sewing Room when there are no workshops taking place
- Storage Cupboard in the Sewing Room
- Final Exhibition/fashion show
TUTORIALS/MASTERCLASS
Tutorials will be on a Monday morning, 10–12.30, twice a month.
During the tutorial, we will discuss projects, talk about construction techniques making samples if required.
We will also look at using social media for inspiration, I will give ideas of who to follow as well as introduce you to anything new and inspiring that I come across – whether it’s patterns, fabrics, designers or tools.
This is also a time for you to ask for help with your projects
From Me: My aim is to inspire and help you to create a handmade wardrobe of clothes to be proud of.
From You: Commit to attending tutorials and workshops, complete your projects by the deadline and not be afraid J it’s an adventure
COST: £2600
Non-Refundable Deposit of £500 when booking
Balance Due 1st August 2023
Payment Option
First Payment – 1st August £1050
Second Payment – 1st November £1050
| Workshop Start | 16 Sep 2024 |
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