2-DAY PATTERNMAKING SEMINAR
PRIVATE APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING WEEK AFTER EACH SEMINAR
(See below for details of the private appointments.)

Take an inspirational college level fitting and patternmaking workshop with a master! Connie will present many “tricks of the trade” that she learned through her 35 years in the garment industry.

She will illustrate fitting by draping on a custom dress form and a live model to demonstrate creating correct fit and pattern balance. 5 basic pattern blocks will be drafted and draped on a person in the class. This up-to-date draping approach results in the fit everyone is looking for -- true-to-body fit! Connie will also demonstrate how to make a custom dress form and arm that will assist the fitting process of sleeves.

Throughout the workshop you will learn styling details, patternmaking techniques and fitting solutions for ANY FIGURE SIZE for dresses, sleeves, blouses, shirts, pants, and skirts. You will also learn how to identify and use garment details such as collars, cuffs, plackets, necklines, and other accent pieces to create the finished look you desire. Most importantly, Connie will demonstrate a pants/skirt draft and the fitting process for ALL SIZES, yet with a unique custom touch.

You will learn how to check pattern fit quickly and easily before cutting your fashion fabric. You will learn to interchange pattern pieces to develop new styles from your favorite patterns. Imagine being able to create garments that drape beautifully on your body--no gaping necklines and button closures, no badly fitting sleeves, no huge collars, and no slacks that twist when worn! By applying these skills learned, you will once again enjoy creating a wardrobe of your own personal fashion that will allow your own creative designs come to life.

This class is held in Connie’s personal studio that contains the highest quality of professional tables, equipment, and paper. Each student must make their own lodging and meal arrangements. Lunch is provided during each class day. (A reference sheet for lodging and directions will be sent when signing up for the workshop, or upon request.)

Contact our office to make a class reservation ($50.00 deposit). Once space is reserved, an information packet will be mailed containing additional class information and local lodging recommendations. ONE REQUIREMENT -- is that you KNOW HOW TO SEW. This enables everyone in attendance to move along at the same pace. Books, supplies, and equipment used in the class will be available to purchase.

BOOKS USED: Patternmaking Made Easy, Customizing the Bodice and Blouse Master Patterns (If you have purchased the books, please bring them with you.)

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Paper cutting scissors
1/8” GRID RULER (usually 2” X 18” found in art supply stores)
PENS & PENCILS

CLASS COST:
$250 ($50 deposit due at registration).

PRIVATE APPOINTMENTS:
After attending a 2-day workshop, you have the opportunity to make a private appointment for the following personal blocks and/or dress form. Connie encourages anyone attending the workshop to come and sit in on the private appointments to reinforce the information that was taught during the workshop.

CUSTOM BLOCKS AND/OR DRESS FORM:
Basic Block / Blouse Block -- $125.00
Pants Block -- $125.00
Custom Dress Form -- $125.00 + $50 for supplies (includes form materials and muslin cover)