This five-day workshop focuses on learning haute couture techniques while exploring the artistry of two great couturiers - Madeliene Vionnet and Cristobal Balenciaga. You will have the opportunity to make a replica of one of their designs and see for yourself why they are considered masters of couture. You may choose from one of seventeen […]

The hand-picked zipper is a hallmark of a couture garment. Not only is it the easiest way to install a secure, strong zipper, it is the most elegant. You will never need to use your machine for a zipper again. Bring two 9-inch zippers, one 9-inch invisible zipper, hand sewing needle, thread (any color), and […]

This is a fun way to learn about the pattern making principle of added fullness, while creating a fun top or dress pattern. We will work from an excerpt from the Pattern Magic book by Tomoko Nakamichi, provided by the teacher. Student will need to bring paper, pencil and metric ruler.

This five-day workshop focuses on learning haute couture techniques while exploring the artistry of two great couturiers - Madeliene Vionnet and Cristobal Balenciaga. You will have the opportunity to make a replica of one of their designs and see for yourself why they are considered masters of couture. You may choose from one of seventeen […]

Put away your fusible interfacing and learn the couture tailoring way for adding support to a jacket, coat, or other garment using woven interfacing and fine hand stitching. Instructor will provide materials. Student will need to bring hand sewing needles, thread, scissors, thimble (optional).

The hand-sewn method for creating bound buttonholes is fairly easy. It is more accurate and better looking than machine bound buttonholes, which can be a little chunky. This method was practiced in Cristobal Balenciaga’s atelier. Instructor will provide scrap wool fabric. Student will need to bring smaller ruler, chalk, thread, hand sewing needle, and scissors.