COMING UP

     DRAPING LE SMOKING,

July 28 & 29 in San Francisco.  Ahhhh . . . let me count the ways this class fills in the mysteries of the YSL jacket -- those practiced behind the scenes in Paris -- the pli de souplesse at the armsyces, the set of the shoulder, the collar/lapel shaping and, most of all, the "décontracté" concept which gave the mannish suit a feminine quality, making it an icon in fashion history and still hot now -- you absolutely cannot miss with this suit, anywhere, anytime or with anyone.  We begin with a visual presentation of details for "eye training" and move on to make it happen.  Prediction:  Tailored pieces, the core of any intelligent wardrobe, will be strong in the Fall as the country gets real about making meaningful choices at the polls -- be ready for the season.  With Sandra Ericson.  Text:  Draping, The Art and Craftsmanship of Fashion Design.   Registration.

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PERFECT PANTS

With Sabine David, San Francisco, June 22, 23, 24, 2012.

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We have now come full circle from the custom clothing that was the norm before ready-to-wear, through the mass-produced era to the present. The decision to wear custom fitted clothes makes complete sense again-- both comfort and appearance are so much better!

Sabine David studied patternmaking and design at the University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg, Germany, where she graduated 1996 with honours, earning a BA in Clothing Technology.  After a 3-year apprenticeship in dressmaking, she has worked for 5 years as a tailor/dressmaker and founded Suncoast Custom where she offers custom clothing and pattern design and CAD services in British Coumbia, Canada.  She has also shared her knowledge in countless articles about patternmaking and the M. Mueller & Sohn pattern system in RUNDSCHAU (Magazine for Fashion and Pattern Techniques). She has written and translated several instructional books for patternmakers, such as METRIC PATTERNMAKING for SKIRTS and PANTS, and METRIC PATTERNMAKING for DRESSES and BLOUSES.

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THE LATEST NEW PATTERN

The CB Bolero Jacket ~ A folded circle with sleeves! 

This one was irresistible, a favorite inspiration from the Balenciaga show last year, with a notable pedigree in the annuals of American pattern companies.  However, it was always done short or sleeveless -- good but just not enough jacket. It has the marvelous visual illusion of looking like a folded circle but actually the front just keeps going, folding over all the way to the shoulder seam of the cape collar.  It would look great in a reversible fabric like the model or in a sheer to show the layers or could be lined with a different color or texture to dramatize the circle effect. It has only 4 pieces, sized 8 - 18.  To Order.

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