
๐ Date & Time
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Date: Saturday, October 18th
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Duration: 6.5 hours
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Format: In-person, hands-on workshop
๐งท Course Description
The Advanced Garment Prototyping Workshop is designed for those who understand sewing and are ready to elevate their skills. This one-day workshop will guide participants through the process of creating garment prototypes, focusing on advanced techniques and practical applications.
Participate in the Advanced Garment Prototyping Workshop to develop multiple half-garment samples at a pace that suits you. This focused practice will enable you to master key techniques essential for garment construction, empowering you to elevate your craftsmanship and confidently realise your design vision.
๐ฏ Course Objectives
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Advanced Techniques:
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โ๏ธ HALF PROTO #1: Panelled bodice with faced neckline, gathered sleeve head, and elastic trim cuff.
Key Takeaways:-
Correctly sew shaped bodice seams, including pressing techniques.
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Perfectly apply front and back neck facing with back stitching.
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Undertake gather amounts for correct sleeve insertion.
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Use cuff hem allowance creatively for decorative finishes.
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Finish the back neckline with capped seam techniques.
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โ๏ธ HALF PROTO #2: Bodice with pintuck placket opening, soft draped X-cut pussy bow collar, and bound armholes.
Key Takeaways:-
Master differences between left & right methods of pintuck plackets.
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Sew a soft draped bias-cut pussy bow collar.
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Apply bias cut back bind for a perfect finish.
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Use external topstitched darts as design features for shaping the bodice.
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โ๏ธ HALF PROTO #3: Bias-cut bodice with a cut French dart and French seams, exposed neck bind, and keyhole opening.
Key Takeaways:-
Work with light bias-cut cloth.
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Engineer the cut French dart into a French seam.
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Apply bias edge to the neckline.
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Create a keyhole bound back neck opening.
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Finish the armhole with a gradient folded ruffle edge.
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The aim of the day is to create as many half garment samplers as you are comfortable with, learning individual techniques that apply to the whole concept of garment creation.
๐ฏ Target Audience
This workshop is ideal for intermediate sewists with a basic understanding of sewing techniques who want to delve into garment prototyping and expand their skills.
๐ฆ Materials Needed
Participants may bring their own domestic sewing machine or use speed-controlled industrial machines. You will need:
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Thread snips
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Tape measure
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Pins
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Notebook
๐ ๏ธ We Supply
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All cut prototype work
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Sewing machines & overlockers
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Thread and other general sewing needs
๐ฏ Course Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of advanced garment prototyping techniques and the confidence to create their own prototypes in future projects.
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โง Inclusivity Statement
This workshop welcomes participants of all backgrounds, identities, and skill levels, including trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.