Learn couture techniques that will elevate your sewing and give your garments a professional and heirloom quality finish. Students will practice some of the same hand sewing techniques practiced in […]

Using the creative Pattern Magic books by Tomoko Nakamichi, students will draft one of four interesting design options. You will gain an understanding of pattern making principles and learn how to draft […]

Using the Olivia pattern from Edgewater Avenue students will make their own custom fit swimsuit. Carly will explain how to properly cut and sew activewear and swimwear fabric, and how […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cristobal Balenciaga created a variety of garments applying the one piece of cloth concept and is famous for his abstract and voluminous designs. In this class you will learn how […]

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 […]

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 […]