Haute Couture: Lacework 6wk 2hr

Service Description

Haute Couture lace work uses a very special and rarely taught set of principals based on the specific behavior of lace textiles. In this workshop you will learn how lace behaves differently than either woven or knit textiles. You will learn to select lace for it’s best attributes, how much you need to buy for a dress, how to greatly widen a narrow lace, several ways to support heavy lace so it does not droop, how to make invisible seams and darts so you never see the seams behind the lace, and more. We will also cover how to deal with lace that is beaded. Bring to class notebook, large cutting scissors and sharp, tiny snips, pins, thread in a good variety of colors & hand sewing needles. 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 class: Bring a notebook & pencils, needle & threads, fabric scissors, fine tipped scissors, 1 yd silk taffeta, 1 yd of silk charmeuse - any color. A kit with a variety of chantilly, guipure, over-embroidered & beaded lace fabrics will be provided by the instructor. Additional fabrics & supplies will be available for purchase in class if you wish to try other types. This class meets at the designer's studio - 595 Summit Lane, Riegelsville PA 18077