Classes and Workshops
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Basic Patternmaking For Fashion Design
In this course, students will learn to take detailed body measurements and translate them onto paper in the forms of Front and Back Bodice Draft, Front and Back Skirt Draft, and the Sleeve Draft. These five drafts are the very foundation for creating unlimited designs using the Flat Pattern Method, which will then be applied for designing personal blouses, skirts and dresses.
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Intermediate Sewing Skills Required
Contact Susan Stowell at 828-279-7678 or susanscouture@gmail.com
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Fashion Draping
In this class, students will learn basic draping techniques using a dressform and muslin to create dress, skirt, blouse, jacket and collar shapes which are then interpreted in paper form learned in the Basic Patternmaking course.
Prerequisite: Patternmaking For Fashion Design
Intermediate Sewing Skills Required
Contact Susan Stowell at 828-279-7678 or susanscouture@gmail.com
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This patternmaking course will teach students how to measure the body to draft the two most versatile pants foundations - the trouser and the slack. We will explore the differences between these pant types as well as others, then develop a personal fit according to body shape, lifestyle and fabric preferences.
Intermediate Sewing Skills Required
Contact Susan Stowell at 828-279-7678 or susanscouture@gmail.com
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Patternmaking for Pants
Pattern Design Workshop
This one day workshop is available to those who have completed the Basic Patternmaking and Pants Patternmaking courses and wish to further their studies and practice developing designs with flat patternmaking techniques, or for those who need fitting and troubleshooting assistance with their current fashion design projects.
Intermediate Sewing Skills Required
Contact Susan Stowell at 828-279-7678 or susanscouture@gmail.com
for More Information
Class Registration and Policies
When class start dates are determined, there will be a two week time period to gather supplies. Class supply list is given at time of payment. Refund is only available for cancellation one week prior to class start date.
" I loved my patternmaking class with Susan. Even after 40+ years of sewing, I learned so much. Most importantly, I think, Susan's class instilled a sense of confidence that I could take any pattern (including my own), alter it and make it fit me perfectly! Bravo!"
Marvine C.