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Modern Corset

£360.00 GBP
£360.00 GBP
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What you will learn:

This course introduces you to the processes and techniques for designing and making your own modern corset. Learn to construct a modern corset using specialised materials and components tailored to your measurements. You'll gain hands-on experience in creating channels for boning and sewing the corset from start to finish, including fitting and final adjustments.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand how a corset shapes a silhouette
  • Understand the design processes specific to corsetry
  • Select and use appropriate materials for corsets, including fabrics, interlinings, grommets, eyelets, and boning types
  • Apply construction techniques and professional finishing skills for corsetry

  • Understand the pattern-making processes required to create a corset tailored to your measurements, setting the stage for future study

  • Create a corset that demonstrates advanced construction methods

What you will need to bring along:

  • Non-stretch fabric
  • Calico
  • Fabric and paper scissors
  • Sharp trimming scissors
  • Dressmaker’s pins
  • Tape measure
  • Tailors chalk
  • Dressmaker’s tracing wheel
  • Tracing paper
  • A selection of hand sewing needles and threads
  • Notepad and pens, pencils, sharpener and an eraser
  • Boning
  • Eyelets and Grommets

Time and Duration:

  • Wednesday’s @ 10:30 - 14:00 (6 weeks - once a week)

If the scheduled time is not convenient, please feel free to contact us, and we will gladly arrange an alternative date for you.

Note:

  • Excellent attendance and punctuality is required from all students
  • Basic numeracy and english language speaking and listening and reading skills are essential. 
  • You are generally expected to spend some time outside of class for the completion of the activities, hence it is advisable to have a sewing machine at home
  • This is an Intermediate level course, suitable for people that have experience in using a sewing machine. It is not suitable for beginners.
    Intermediates can: understand and check body measurements against patterns with ease; carry out basic pattern alterations such as lengthening/shortening, widening/narrowing; layout patterns, measure grainlines and cut out fabric following lay plans; understand pattern markings; use a sewing machine accurately and safely.