You will study cutting, marking, hand sewing, construction, and finishing techniques. As well as learn ways to handle more challenging fabric. You will also complete a small personal project. Along the way, you will learn:
— A quick history on Haute Couture, and what qualifies as Haute Couture
— The difference between ready-to-wear and haute couture
— Basic tools and materials needed to create a couture garment
— Basic construction techniques used to sew a couture garment
— How to you use a toile to create a custom fit
— Materials and methods to recommend to clients and customers in order to achieve a desired effect
— A greater understanding of couture and its place in society
Prerequisite: Beginning sewing.
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1 block north of NE 43rd & Sandy
BUS: #12 bus
MAX: 7 blocks from the Hollywood MAX station