Artisan Sewing Classes Presents:
Basic Skirt Sloper 101
OPTIONAL 2nd day on February 2, 2013 (Prerequisite is Day 1)
Basic sewing skills are needed for this course.
REGISTRATION ENDED. CLASS FULL.
Have you ever had a skirt that never quite fit you correctly?
Have you ever had a problem trying to achieve a decent fit from a store bought pattern?
There are 2 ways to solve these pesky situations – to make a sloper either by draping or by using your own measurements.
In this class, you will learn to draft a skirt sloper from your own measurements that will ensure a great fitting skirt every time. Each day will start out with a lecture followed by hands on exercises designed to help you create a sloper that FITS YOU.
People often ask what the difference is between a sloper and a pattern. The best explanation is that the sloper is a draft of a garment that fits with a minimum of wear ease and has no design ease at all – in other words, it should be like a second skin. The sloper also has no seam allowances.
Design changes, design ease, wear ease and seam allowances are added to the sloper in order to create the pattern.
Day 1 – Creating a Skirt Sloper
On the first day of class, you will learn the best way to take your measurements and the formulas involved in producing your sloper. It is difficult to take measurements on yourself, so you will practice this skill on each other. Not only is this a great way to get accurate measurements for yourself, you will also become aware of specific fit issues that can be addressed at this time.
In the hands on portion of the class, using your own measurements, you will create a sloper to fit you using the drafting tools of the trade. Once you have perfected the sloper, the creativity can begin!
Day 2 (optional) – Designing a Skirt from a Sloper
(must bring completed sloper from day 1 class)
The second day of this class will be spent on discussion of how to make design changes to the sloper in order to create a skirt. We will address questions such as deciding how much ease to put in the pattern and how to change a straight skirt to an A-line skirt or a gored skirt. What length and proportion looks best on you? Waistband or no waistband? What about pockets?
In the hands on portion of this class, you will try your hand at simple design changes and make a skirt mock-up (also called a muslin or a toile) based on those changes. Interestingly enough muslin also refers to the type of inexpensive fabric used to make the mock-up. From your mockup, we will discuss how you can then make a pattern. Remember, the pattern must not only include the skirt pieces, but also any facing, lining, interfacing and miscellaneous pieces as well.
You can then apply this process of learning simple design changes as a stepping stone to create more designs!
Date: January 26, 2013 (with optional 2nd day February 2, 2013)
Time and Class fee:
Lecture only – Jan. 26 – 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – $45.00
Lecture and hands on – Jan. 26 – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – $180.00
Lecture only – both days – 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – $60.00
Lecture and hands on – both days – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – $345.00
REGISTRATION ENDED
Location: Studios of Catrina Fashions, LLC
5995 Lee Highway, Troutville, VA 24175
For more information about the class and how to register, please contact:
Genevieve Journell at:
Catrina Fashions, LLC
P. O. Box 35
Troutville, VA 24175
Call: 540-992-2127
Email: info@artisansewingclasses.com
About Your Instructor:
View Genevieve’s bio and philosophy on the About Page. If you would like to continue with design work or additional pattern work on a one-on-one basis, Genevieve is available for private sewing classes/coaching.
Class Fee Policy:
Class requires a payment at time of registration. Partial payment is not available when paying with Paypal. If you would like to pay via check, please call or email to register. Materials and kit fees, where applicable, are made payable on the day of class.
Cancellation/Transfer Policy:
A 5% transaction fee applies to all class cancellations and transfers. No refunds for missed classes. To receive a refund (less the 5% transaction fee) for a cancelled registration, notification must be given 14 days prior to the class start date. If cancellation occurs within the 14 days prior to the class, the amount paid will be applied toward a future class. In the event Catrina Fashions, LLC must cancel a class, the student may choose to have a full refund by check or applied to a future class. Catrina Fashions, LLC’s liability for refunds shall be limited to the amount of the portion of the registration fee paid by the student.
