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April 12, 2019
One of the advantages of being on this list, is that you get the first word on everything. I just schedule classes for the next semester and you also get the inside dope on all the classes!
And there's lots more to this than simply these classes.
The Beginner's Shirt. I love this shirt cause I fit this to you and then you can take it and make all sorts of variations on it - make a dress, top, tunic, overjacket and lots of other things with this one pattern. The pattern will include fit, of course, but also shape and style and ease so that it's comfortable and yet flattering on your body.
Here's the supply list for the Beginners Shirt Class:
https://tinyurl.com/yxjw2l8v
The Patchwork Shirt is the shirt that has been hugely requested. Based on the shirt in a TV series about the American Revolutionary War about settlers in North Carolina, it's meant to show how the settlers repaired and used fabric over and over to make the garments last as long as they could. Even though this was very utilitarian, one of the things we notice in looking at vintage, antique and even historical clothing, no mater how utilitarian, there was
always an artistic element to the making of that garment. In this case the patches (meant to repair or strengthen the garment) were attached with beautiful hand embroidery stitching. Students will learn some basic and fun decorative hand stitching and how to apply multiple prints and keep the garment organized and not junky looking.
Here's the supply list for the Patchwork Shirt Class:
https://tinyurl.com/yykfabtr
The Ponte Pant is particularly exciting this year, cause the store where I teach has purchased some beautiful ponte fabric from a high quality source. That means that not only can you make a fine pair of pants, but can make it out of some excellent fabric. The ponte pant is a dressier, more formal pant. This doesn't mean it's used strictly for after five. It does mean that if you want to look professional, or more tailored, this is the pant
for you. If you're conducting a volunteer meeting, or meeting with your accountant, financial advisor, attorney or any one in an office and want to have a business-like appearance, this is the pant for you. It looks like a tailored woven pant but acts like your yoga stretch pant. It's the best of both worlds, and the pattern I use is a remarkably great cut which is shocking each time I do this class how well it fits on each person. But now you
don't have to fret about where to get the fabric, cause you purchase the fabric when you sign up for the class. The store will have up to 6 different colors ranging from black, navy, olive, a great heather grey (perfect for summer) and there will be some other colors as well.
Here's the supply list for the Ponte Pant Class:
https://tinyurl.com/y5s647s3
Now I know I said we were going to do the moto jacket this fall, but we've been getting lots of request for the French quilted jacket - you know the one made in France that's really famous. The one I make is the more recent cut and version, with a few extra new trends to add to the jacket. This take three sets of classes because there's that much work to do on it. And here's the big secret about this jacket. The techniques that are used to make it
aren't that hard, however they are very time-consuming. That's why the jacket costs $20,000 to $100,00 and you can only get it at the major boutiques like in Milan, Paris, Tokyo, Riyadh, NYC and LA. The jacket that you see in Dallas, Kansas City, Phoenix, Denver and other large cities, do not sell the quilted version, and this is the version that makes the jacket so dang wearable and elegant. The latest price I've seen on the non-quilted version in Dallas
was $5,900 for the jacket. It is not lined; it is not quilted; it usually as a total of 3 to 5 buttons on the jacket, but because it has the label in the jacket, it sells for almost $6,000.
The class is in three sections:
Section 1: Fitted muslin. Bring your muslin put together and we will fit it to your body. There is no altering this jacket once it is put together. Homework: after you finish fitting, mark all your seams and take the jacket apart and this will be your pattern. Add seam allowances (if needed - some parts may fit and you won't need to add seam allowances), and bring the pattern or muslin pattern to the next class.
Section 2: We cut out (and there's a specific way to cut this out), the fashion fabric and the lining, start quilting, put together the fashion fabric part of the jacket and put together the lining - again there are specific techniques to do this. They aren't hard, but they are time-consuming.
Section 3: Finishing the jacket includes making and applying a great trim (this makes the jacket either couture or happy hands from home - we want the former), sleeve cuff finishing, finishing the armhole, making shoulder pads (I know you think you don't need them, but in this jacket they add balance and a crispness to the shoulder that keeps the jacket looking smart and not like grandma's old cardigan sweater) and other finishing techniques that make the jacket
fabulous.
Each section is 2 days long, and there will be a month between sections to give you enough time to do your homework. What you will end with is a jacket that will last you a lifetime and be the most
I'll discuss this more here, including where to get fabric and great trims, buttons and other necessities for the real quilted jacket later. But this is a bug in your ear for now.
The classes aren't up on the website at Bernina's yet, so you won't be able to make reservation till May 1st, but they're coming and you get it here first! You can call the shop and manually make reservations if you like. 405.840.8911.
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