SEWING CLASSES

Pride & Prejudice / Jane Austen Fashion - Make your own Regency Dress
Thursdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm
6 weeks from 12 February 2009
Yarralumla, Canberra
$150, fabric extra.
Limited numbers so enrol now. Pattern is included in class costs.

Lesson One: Choosing Materials and Taking Your Measurements

We will cover types of material appropriate for these gowns, yardage requirements for the pattern, taking correct measurements and making your master pattern.

Lesson Two: Fabric Sources

Lesson will involve a trip to a fabric store to choose your fabrics and trims.

Lesson Three: Fitting a Toile and Cutting Out Your Gown

We will make a bodice mock-up for a try-on, fitting, adjusting, and making sure everything is ready before you cut out your final bodice.

Lesson Four: Constructing the Bodice and Sleeves

Lesson will cover steps one and two in the gown pattern instructions, supplying techniques and tricks for giving the bodice a finely tailored look and a good fit. We will also look at ways to alter sleeves, neckline, etc. for a unique look.

Lesson Five: Constructing the Skirt and Attaching the Bodice

Lesson will cover steps three and four in the instructions, discussing the use of different seam finishing techniques for a professional and/or historical look as well as offering guidelines for trying on the nearly completed gown and checking the fit before finishing.

Lesson Six: Finishing Techniques and Embellishments

Lesson will cover the final steps given in the instruction sheet, including techniques for hand finishing the bodice lining, hemline and sleeves. Methods of embellishment will also be discussed with special attention given to neckline, sleeve and hem treatments.

HISTORICAL BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA

EVERY SUNDAY, 3:30pm - 6pm
YMCA Sailing Club, Alexandrina Drive, Yarralumla
suits beginners, intermediate & advanced

renaissance ~ baroque ~ regency ~ victorian styles
lots of fun, refreshments provided