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PDX Seamsters - Learn to sew by making what you want (Corset Making master class)

"Corset Making" Traditional drafting and construction techniques Click here to enroll
Wednesdays from 5:00-9:00pm from September 15th to October 20th drafting worshop and six week master class - 24 hours - ~~$395~~ Register before August 25th for $344.60! (includes $59 corset making materials kit and Corset Drafting Workshop)
Journey-woman Melody Rossiter of outerunderthings.com leads a six week course in the essential drafting, design and construction techniques of Victorian corset making.
	We will begin by teaching you how to take proper measurements, and use them to draft a custom corset pattern. Melody will guide you through the process of creating and fitting a mockup and teaching essential skills to perfect your precision corset tailoring techniques. You will construct a corset perfectly fitted to your measurements from beginning to end! The corset making class meets over six weeks. This class requires homework to keep up, and we include with your enrollment open-sew studio time to allow for additional instruction outside of class-time.

*Topics covered in this six week course include:*

corset drafting & design	fabric selection
pattern modification	flat lining
using coutil as an inner structure	construction techniques
flat feld seam techniques	sewing boning channels
attaching the lining	bone construction from bulk goods
binding the bottom and top grommetting	lacing and the final lace up!

The Corset Making class meets over six weeks, with homework required to keep up. Machines are available for class use; Open Studio time is included with your enrollment allowing you to work on and seek guidance with your corset between classes.
In Class 1 we will begin by discussing design elements, take measurements, and then use those measurements to draft your custom pattern. We will use the pattern to create a corset mockup to be fitted in the following class. In Class 2 we will lead you through some complicated techniques and give you plenty of time to practice them on your mockup, to get you ready for the real thing! Homework will involve shopping for your outer fashion fabric and lining fabrics! In Class 3 We will go through the process of fitting your mockup and making alterations to your paper pattern. From here you will cut out your corset pieces and begin main construction. In Class 4 we will continue learning new construction techniques like flat-lining and flat felling your seams and various tailoring tricks and hints. We will apply our stay channels and prepare our liners. This is the best time to take advantage of the open-sew time! In Class 5 we will work with busk application, back grommet facing and liner attachment, as well as binding techniques.
In Class 6 we will insert our spiral steel stays and finish up on binding. We will show you how to place and apply your grommets, and lace your corset!

Provided materials kit includes:

front-opening busk (x1), coutil (18"x60"),
continuous spiral steel boning (3yds),
boning tips (x24), twill tape (3yds), lacing (8yds).

You will need to bring your chosen
fashion fabric, lining fabric, bias tape, and thread.

We will begin by teaching you how to take proper measurements, and use them to draft a custom corset pattern. Melody will guide you through the process of creating and fitting a mockup and teaching essential skills to perfect your precision corset tailoring techniques. You will construct a corset perfectly fitted to your measurements from beginning to end!

Corset Making

a six week master class - 24 hours - ~~$395~~
$344.60 before August 25th!
(price includes: corset pattern drafting workshop,
provided kit and Open Studio time)

This is a Master Class.
You must attend class and complete
your homework to finish your project.
Open Studio access is included in your tuition.
(for the duration of the course)

Classes are by reservation only;
please contact us to pay by cash or check.

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Note that most Master Classes require only "The Basics" as a prerequisite.

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