In 2017, the Victoria and Albert Museum presented a collection of Cristobal Balenciaga's garments in an exhibit titled Shaping Fashion. The museum shared a pattern that showed how to create a Balenciaga-inspired one seam coat. The simple origami-like cutting and shaping of the fabric is similar to a Japanese kimono. Japonism was a design movement […]

In 2017, the Victoria and Albert Museum presented a collection of Cristobal Balenciaga's garments in an exhibit titled Shaping Fashion. The museum shared a pattern that showed how to create a Balenciaga-inspired one seam coat. The simple origami-like cutting and shaping of the fabric is similar to a Japanese kimono. Japonism was a design movement […]

Need help with sewing and fitting a garment? This class helps you problem-solve issues and gain confidence to move forward on your sewing project. I specialize in teaching couture techniques, pattern drafting and manipulation, fitting, and bias sewing. This is a class where you can elevate your sewing skills and express your creativity. Bring your […]

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 the high fashion houses of Paris. Bring hand sewing needle and thread. Machine not needed.

Need help with sewing and fitting a garment? This class helps you problem-solve issues and gain confidence to move forward on your sewing project. I specialize in teaching couture techniques, pattern drafting and manipulation, fitting, and bias sewing. This is a class where you can elevate your sewing skills and express your creativity. Bring your […]

Need help with sewing and fitting a garment? This class helps you problem-solve issues and gain confidence to move forward on your sewing project. I specialize in teaching couture techniques, pattern drafting and manipulation, fitting, and bias sewing. This is a class where you can elevate your sewing skills and express your creativity. Bring your […]

Need help with sewing and fitting a garment? This class helps you problem-solve issues and gain confidence to move forward on your sewing project. I specialize in teaching couture techniques, pattern drafting and manipulation, fitting, and bias sewing. This is a class where you can elevate your sewing skills and express your creativity. Bring your […]

Need help with sewing and fitting a garment? This class helps you problem-solve issues and gain confidence to move forward on your sewing project. I specialize in teaching couture techniques, pattern drafting and manipulation, fitting, and bias sewing. This is a class where you can elevate your sewing skills and express your creativity. Bring your […]

Need help with sewing and fitting a garment? This class helps you problem-solve issues and gain confidence to move forward on your sewing project. I specialize in teaching couture techniques, pattern drafting and manipulation, fitting, and bias sewing. This is a class where you can elevate your sewing skills and express your creativity. Bring your […]

Need help with sewing and fitting a garment? This class helps you problem-solve issues and gain confidence to move forward on your sewing project. I specialize in teaching couture techniques, pattern drafting and manipulation, fitting, and bias sewing. This is a class where you can elevate your sewing skills and express your creativity. Bring your […]