I have just spent 3 days painting and organising my new studio, so finally I have a much larger space to make my video tutorials and a more inspiring space to run my upcoming pattern cutting course in May!
Not finished yet!
My downstairs studio was getting a little cramped, as I have a bit of an obsession with mannequins! Now all my mannequins and myself have more space to move around and be creative!
It’s important to have a range of sizes!Plus my male mannequins have a space of their own!They have more space! Plus a better view!
Another upside is that I have a better view of the lake, garden, swim spa and hot tub!
If you would like to come and join me for a sewing or pattern cutting course, then contact me by email at:
onitnotinit@mail.com and I will send you the details.
When I taught pattern cutting at degree level I always preferred to teach in full scale, as I believe it helps the student to get a second sense for proportion, fit and develop good cutting lines.
One year I decided to do a quick 15 minute session for those students that arrived early to class, in that session we used a half scale mannequin and very quickly covered a creative pattern cutting technique! I had fantastic feedback and my students told me they learnt a great deal from those sessions!
Today I have had a little fun preparing my blocks in half scale and sewing up a half scale toile! I plan to use these in my upcoming video tutorials.. so watch this space!
Super Cute Half Scale Bodice!
Back Bodice – Half Scale Version.
I must admit, I had to have a break after inserting one sleeve! It was quite stressful, but I know my half scale blocks fit my half scale stand and now I can work with them confidently!
One to One – Tailor your learning to exactly what you need !Join me at our beautiful restored farmhouse in rural France. Learn the art of pattern cutting, or improve your pattern cutting or sewing skills, in an informal and relaxed learning environment whilst enjoying the French countryside and taking in a bit of French culture.
I now offer bespoke pattern cutting or sewing days so that learners can tailor their course to their individual needs. I can cater for between one and four people per course. Book in for any number of days to suit your needs.
We understand that flights can be on different days from different parts of the world, so we arrange each course to suit your needs. Please get in touch for availability.
If you have a partner that would like to join you but does not wish to take part in the course, this can easily be arranged.
Take a look at our gite Facebook page for pictures of our accommodation for a closer look at our setting and our rooms.
Course Plan – Sample of a 1 week course outline –
Day 1 – let’s see what you know and what you need to know.
This is an opportunity for everyone to review their skills level and to formulate an individual learning plan, to ensure everyone, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pattern cutter, gets the most out of the coming week.
Day 2 – let’s push your creative pattern cutting skills to their limits
Modelling on the dress stand, learn the skills of ‘French Moulage’ and allow your creative pattern cutting skills to flourish.
Day 3 – Pattern cutting for stretch fabrics
We live in knit fabrics; let’s take a day to understand how to create patterns for stretch garments.
Day 4 – Style readings
Test your skills and test my skills as you develop patterns for a garment of your own design, there is no better way to learn!
Day 5 – The essentials you need to progress
Let’s take a look at grading and sizing and fit.
The above outline is a guide and your learning is very much tailored to suit your individual needs.
The cost of the course is £150 per day per person, for one of our private double rooms, including all meals and complimentary wine and a meal at a local restaurant for guests staying for one week. Additional non course attending guests sharing the double room can be added for a cost of £60.00 per night.
To find more details about the accommodation take a look at:
https://www.facebook.com/lapetitegite
If you would like to book a place on the course just drop me an e-mail at:
onitnotinit@mail.com and I will send you a booking form.
