Special Courses

Sewing/ Pattern Clinics (Flexible Sessions)New !

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Come to us for guidance on your own project, when you are stuck on some issues, can be: pattern drafting, fitting, sewing methods, fabric handling...etc.  Get expert guidance! 

Book 1 or multiple sessions, totally flexible as long as we have open seats!

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• Suitable for all, beginners or advanced!

• teach individually

• 2 hrs/lesson

• 1 - 2 lessons (500/class),

• Package: 3-5 lessons (390/class),

• 6 or more lessons (370/class)​

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Mon - Friday classes

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6 Sessions (2 hrs/session, 12 hrs total)

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• Suitable for fashion school students, and those who are intersted in fashion design, or have basic knowledge and experience in sewing or working with patterns

• From framework to more indepth understanding.  Basic principles and methods in Draping technique

• When do you use draping method? Difference from 2D pattern making; and relationships between the two

• We provide standard size mannequins in classroom practices

• We provide calicos and all tools

• Students will drape own designs, and translate them to paper patterns

• 1 - 3 students per class

 

Mon - Friday classes

6 Sessions (2 hrs/session, 10 hrs total)
 

* Suitable for those who knows hand sewing and simple sewing machine operation. Not suitable for beginners.

* Contents: Learn to sew an Oriental Lace Cape with front buttons closure. Versatile for both formal and casual wear. 
Lesson 1: Body measurement, draft pattern, ironing
Lesson 2: Fabric layout, cutting, marking
Lesson 3: Making collar, Sewing
Lesson 4-6: Sewing, trimming.
(Skills: proper pattern notations, understanding fabric grainlines, how to handle lace patterns in layout, using transfer paper, handling seam allowance, ironing technique, lining & interfacings, trimming lace hems)

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Mon - Friday classes

8 Sessions (2 hrs/session, 16 hrs total)

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• Suitable for fashion school students, and those who are intersted in fashion design, or have basic knowledge and experience in sewing or patterns

• From framework to more indepth understanding.  Basic principles and methods in Subtraction Cutting technique

• Difference from traditional pattern making; and relationships between the two

• We provide standard size mannequins in classroom practices

• We provide all tools. Student to bring own fabric

• Students will product own designs in class.

• 1 - 2 students per class

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Mon - Friday classes