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Pattern Drafting |
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One very intensive week in which to learn and understand
the principles of pattern drafting. At the end of this
workshop you will be able to design and draft your own
patterns for a wide range of garments.
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Bridal |
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A unique three day workshop to teach you all you need to
know about the Bridal business and the making of Bridal
wear, whether it be on a personal or professional level.
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Three Day Own Choice |
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Three totally self indulgent days to get away from it all
and sew. No interruptions just plenty of help, guidance
and advice on hand whenever you need it.
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Three Day Speed Tailoring |
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This three day workshop is aimed at students who already
have a basic knowledge of speed tailoring. Over the three
days you have the opportunity to complete a speed tailored
jacket of your choice.
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The Winter Coat |
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Four whole days to make a fantastic lined winter coat. Your coat could feature
pockets, contrasting collars and welt buttonholes.
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The Cocktail Dress |
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A little black cocktail dress or maybe a full length evening dress or even a prom
dress, to fit you. You could have a boned bodice or interlined skirts
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The Ultimate Dress |
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A classic lined dress is a must for any wardrobe, as it
can be dressed up or down, worn under a jacket or cardigan
or on its own. The fit of a dress can cause problems, as
can inserting the lining without messing up the shoulders.
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Trousers |
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A two day workshop for you to achieve that perfect pair of trousers.
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The Tailored Skirt |
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Two days to make a straight tailored skirt with a back
split or back vent.
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The Chanel Jacket |
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A real made to measure Chanel jacket will cost you several thousands of
pounds. Over two days you will work on a sample half jacket, learning the
quilting methods of Chanel.
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The Overlocker & Stretch Knits |
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Are you terrified of your overlocker? Do you just use it
for neatening seams? If so, this is the workshop for you.
Discover how to use the overlocker to its best advantage.
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Pleats & Smocking & Tucks |
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Everything you need to know about making pleats, tucks and smocking. You will
discover how to mark pleats and turn up hems on pleated garments.
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Shirts & Blouses |
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This is a one day workshop giving you the opportunity to
obtain the skills required for making a shirt or blouse.
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The Couture Finish and Finishing Techniques |
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An essential workshop for sewers of all abilities, as I
show you how to eliminate that home made look from your
garments.
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Designer Speed Tailoring and Fusibles |
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On this workshop you will learn everything there is to
know about fusible interfacing and how and where to use it.
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Zips |
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Do you avoid zip insertion? Do you always feel that you
mess up when inserting the zip? If so, then this workshop
will solve all your problems.
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Boned Bodices |
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Special occasion wear is such fun to make. This one day
workshop will give you all the information you need in
order to make a boned bodice.
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Advanced Bridal Bodice |
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A boned bodice with a corseted back to pull the waist into
shape. This bodice is a cross between a corset and a boned
bodice and is featured in many ready to wear bridal gowns.
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Foundations for Fashion |
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Have you ever wondered what holds up some of the fabulous
dresses that you see on the catwalks?
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Jacket Construction Techniques - Pockets |
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Do you have problems with jacket pockets? Learn the secrets of the perfect
pocket.
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Jacket Construction Techniques - Collars |
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A one day workshop that will show you three ways to apply a jacket collar!
Discover perfect collar construction and the anatomy of the collar and rever.
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Lingerie Techniques |
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Learn the skills involved in making exquisite lingerie.
These skills can be for the overlocker or sewing machine
and samples will be made using both types of machine.
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Fit and Finish |
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Come and finish off that garment that has been causing all
the problems, or maybe cut out that difficult one way
fabric. If finishing is not your problem then why not come
along and have your commercial patterns fitted to you.
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Knickers & Suspenders |
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Large ones, small ones, thongs, g strings, high leg, low
leg - just a few of the knicker styles available for you
to make.
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Fitting |
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Alison will be available on occasional Saturday mornings, 10.00am to 12.30pm
to help you adjust a pattern or fit your toile for you.
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Linton Extravaganza |
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A date that you must put into your diary. The famous Linton factory shop is
coming to Fabulous Fabric for just one glorious day. Linton manufacture for
many leading designers including Chanel and Escada.
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