The Sewing Tree

Gisele Pageotte - Master Seamstress and Tailor

Tailoring Technique Demonstration

This demonstration class is an introductory class to an upcoming Couture Tailoring Class.  Pattern and style will be discussed with each student.  Using couture tailoring techniques, Gisele will demonstrate jacket construction.  Topics may include quality fusible interfacing, facings where appropriate, properly adjusted collar pieces, taped roll lines, shoulder pads, sleeve heads, machine or bound buttonholes, pockets, and lining.  Proper pressing will be demonstrated.  Everyone will make a sample bound buttonhole or welt pocket.  This is a precursor to a series of couture/taloring classes to be held offering unique opportunity to create your own tailored jacket.

Fee

The fee for this 3–hour class is $45.00 plus a kit fee of $5.00.

Supplies required include Jacket patterns you wish to discuss, sewing machine (or use our studio machines), standard sewing supplies, zipper feet and Questions!

Schedule

Tailoring Technique Demonstration

Sunday, April 22nd 1:00pm – 4:00pm $45.00 plus $5.00 kit fee