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Learn to sew and make your own clothes or your own designs. Pattern making, block making, draping, corsetry, surface design, dress or gown making specialising in evening wear, couture or making a collection classes tailored to you. Whether a student producing collection or a working person wanting to make her own dress for a special occasion, these classes are for you.
Learn to make womenswear patterns or pattern blocks from scratch. Master the craft of bespoke pattern drafting, perfect for haute couture dressmaking. Four-hour classes feature the following topics: Day 1 - Measurement Taking Basic Skirt Block Pattern Day 2 - Types of Skirt: Wrap, A-line, Panel, Godet, Gore, Circle, Gathered, Pleated Day 3 - Basic Bodice Block Pattern Basic Cuts (darts & seams) Day 4 - Collars: Trubenised, Mandarin,Sports, Peter Pan, Baby, Sailor Basic Sleeve Day 5 - Necklines: V, Square, Sweetheart, Halter, Bustier, Off-shoulder, Plunging Day 6 - Cowls : Neckline , Back, Sleeve, Off-shoulder, Skirt Day 7 - Sleeves: Leg-of-Mutton, Semi puff & full puff, Bell, Circle, Raglan, Dolman, Batwing, Swirl Day 8 - Twist & Swirl ( variations) Trains & Bustles Petticoat

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John is an absolutely brilliant teacher. Thank you so much.

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