Draping on the Bias 6wk 3hr

Service Description

Students will learn the unique characteristics of varying textiles when used on the bias and will create beautiful samples of bias work for their portfolios. Starting with the principals of bias, students will drape garments with proper flow and balance. This class is taught by fashion designer Pamela Ptak who makes custom garments for red carpet events & worked 12 seasons on designer collections for the Paris Haute Couture and NY Fashion Week. Bring to first class: 5+ yds of muslin, 2+ yard cuts of several fabrics of varying weights…best in silks (chiffon, organza, taffeta, charmeuse, crepe, duchesse) but any cloth will do. Also bring notebook, pencils & pens, pins, sharp scissors, hand sewing needles & a variety of thread colors.