Duration: 10 weeks | 40 hours Class Size Limit: 4 to 6 students Start Date: [To Be Announced] Supplies: Purchased separately. PDF bodice and pants slopers (size M): $10 each.
About Advanced Class
This class provides the knowledge and practice needed to elevate your sewing skills. Join us and bring your designs to life!
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Advanced
Week 1: Precision Tailoring & Professional Finishing • Perfecting seam finishes (Hong Kong, French, flat-felled) • Proper pressing and steaming techniques • Creating structured garments (darts, pleats, and interfacing)
Week 2: Advanced Pattern Making & Alterations • Drafting a custom pattern from body measurements • Adjusting commercial patterns for perfect fit • Draping techniques on a dress form
Week 3: Couture Sewing & Hand Techniques • Hand-stitched finishes (slipstitch, blind hem, prick stitch) • French tacks, underlining, and stabilizing techniques • Working with fine fabrics like silk and lace
Week 5: Embellishments & Customization • Appliqué, embroidery, and beading techniques • Creating decorative topstitching and trims • Upcycling and redesigning garments creatively
Week 6: Final Project & Professional Techniques • Students create a tailored piece using the learned skills • Perfecting fit, structure, and finishing touches • Professional presentation and styling
Cancellation Policy: 72 hours’ notice to cancel your enrollment in the class. Once the class has started, we can no longer offer refunds. All classes will be recorded. If you miss a class or need to practice at home you may request the recording.