The Foundation Sewing Studio provides individuals with an introduction to the application and modification of patterns, together with techniques to embellish and construct of a Jacket. The Foundation Sewing Workshop is aimed at those wishing to gain pattern making and sewing skills or those with an interest in fashion.

The 5-day sewing workshop provides foundations to designing a garment for themselves using simple pattern modification techniques either by computer or manually. Then to be able to cut and make the garment using simple techniques that guarantee success.

This workshop is designed for beginners as an introductory Workshop to pattern making and construction. Requirements of joining workshop:

-You Love fashion

-Total Beginner or intermediate

-Are able to operate a computer

-Are able to operate machinery.

Participants will have access to all the technical equipment required for use during the 5-day course. During this workshop students will learn:

- Body measurement taking and pattern size adjustment

- Design development or selection   

- Pattern interpretation and modification using manual techniques

- Fabric selection, fabric properties and composition

- Fabric laying, pattern placement  and cutting

- Garment construction techniques relevant to the design

- Garment finishing and pressing

- Garment styling and photoshoot opportunity on last day.

Requirements to bring to Workshop:

- Fabric: Specifications and Meterage sent through as PDF document once purchased.

- Pencil Case: Grey lead, Green Fineliner, Red Fineliner, Black Fineliner, Eraser, Paper Scissors, Fabric Scissors.

Classes will commence at 10.00am each day and conclude at 3.00pm with a one hour break for lunch at Midday.

Once you have purchased your ticket, you will receive:

- PDF document of fabric requirements and notions.

 Disclaimer: Whitehouse workshops are subject to minimum number of attendee requirements and Victorian restrictions. In the event that your workshop is cancelled, Whitehouse staff will notify you via email and phone, your purchase will be fully refunded (minus booking fee) to original transaction account.

If you have any questions about this workshop please do not hesitate to give us a call. Limited places available.