Week 1.
Lesson 1: Pattern drafting
Using your own measurements the instructor will demonstrate how to cut the back and fore-part to fit the student or their subject.
Lesson 2: Cut in cloth
The demonstration will show how to lay the pattern on the cloth, add inlays and cut out the fabric
Lesson 3: Trimming the coat
The demonstration will show how to cut the canvas, linings and pocket pieces.
Lesson 4: Mark stitching and cutting the canvases
Also known as tailor's tacks or thread marks, are used to transfer the pattern from one side of the cloth to both layers.
Lesson 5: Sewing the straight seams, canvas darts and pocket preparations
Week 2.
Lesson 6: Welt pockets
The same method as used in both the outbreast of the Morning Coat and Lounge Coat is first practised on the waistcoat.
Lesson 7: Canvassing off
Once the pockets are sewn in the canvas is attached to the foreparts.
Lesson 8: Making the fitting
The foreparts are basted to the back so a check fitting can be made.
Lesson 9: Fitting the waistcoat.
Learn how to conduct a fitting, identifying fitting issues and how to remedy them.
Lesson 10: Shaping and taping
The front edges are shaped and a bias lining draws the edge as is done on the Morning coat and lounge coat.
Lesson 11: Facing and foreparts lining
Using the traditional method of attaching a facing the front edge seam is hand-sewn. One of the few techniques of a bygone era revitalised in waistcoat making.
Week 3.
Lesson 12: Bagging out the back lining
In one straight shot, the waistcoat is transformed from a lined garment to the finished garment.
Lesson 13: Finishing
A number of hand sewing techniques are used to finish the waistcoat including the buttonhole.
Lesson 14: Final Press
Once all the hand-stitching is complete, the waistcoat is ready for pressing off.
Lesson 15: Buttoning and evaluation
The last lesson is sewing on the buttons, the overall make and fit will be assessed by our Master Tailor and instructor.
Lesson 1: Pattern drafting
Using your own measurements the instructor will demonstrate how to cut the back and fore-part to fit the student or their subject.
Lesson 2: Cut in cloth
The demonstration will show how to lay the pattern on the cloth, add inlays and cut out the fabric
Lesson 3: Trimming the coat
The demonstration will show how to cut the canvas, linings and pocket pieces.
Lesson 4: Mark stitching and cutting the canvases
Also known as tailor's tacks or thread marks, are used to transfer the pattern from one side of the cloth to both layers.
Lesson 5: Sewing the straight seams, canvas darts and pocket preparations
Week 2.
Lesson 6: Welt pockets
The same method as used in both the outbreast of the Morning Coat and Lounge Coat is first practised on the waistcoat.
Lesson 7: Canvassing off
Once the pockets are sewn in the canvas is attached to the foreparts.
Lesson 8: Making the fitting
The foreparts are basted to the back so a check fitting can be made.
Lesson 9: Fitting the waistcoat.
Learn how to conduct a fitting, identifying fitting issues and how to remedy them.
Lesson 10: Shaping and taping
The front edges are shaped and a bias lining draws the edge as is done on the Morning coat and lounge coat.
Lesson 11: Facing and foreparts lining
Using the traditional method of attaching a facing the front edge seam is hand-sewn. One of the few techniques of a bygone era revitalised in waistcoat making.
Week 3.
Lesson 12: Bagging out the back lining
In one straight shot, the waistcoat is transformed from a lined garment to the finished garment.
Lesson 13: Finishing
A number of hand sewing techniques are used to finish the waistcoat including the buttonhole.
Lesson 14: Final Press
Once all the hand-stitching is complete, the waistcoat is ready for pressing off.
Lesson 15: Buttoning and evaluation
The last lesson is sewing on the buttons, the overall make and fit will be assessed by our Master Tailor and instructor.
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