Inspired by Chanel
3 Hour Lecture (includes 1/2 hour break)
Peak inside a Chanel jacket and get the scoop on what you need to know to duplicate these $3000 treasures. Learn a foolproof way to match plaids, tame princess seams so that they are puckerfree, and sew perfect seams on a corner. Then compare the inside with a few other well known designers. See Sandra's take on Chanel with several of her own jackets. Find out what you need to know about interfacing, lining, weighted hems, self fringe, double fold trim application, mitering, invisibly stitched patch pockets, flawless welt pockets, in-seam buttonholes and the Hong Kong finish. Finally, learn the art of pressing.
Fashion & Fabric 2008
3 Hour Lecture (includes 1/2 hour break)
In a trunk show Sandra Betzina will bring her latest creations from new patterns and ones about to be released. Get tips on working on some of the new fabrics: stretch wovens, sheers, tulle, silks, stretch moleskin, vinyl shearling and more. Learn when and how to underline. Learn how to make bias cuts work for you as well as how to prevent drag lines on seams and make invisible hems. Get the lowdown on appropriate seam and hem finishes for a variety of different fabrics. Learn how to make a pant front stay to flatten the tummy, make jean pockets flawlessly, and make a skirt or pant opening in a pocket. Then finally, learn how to insert flawless invisible zippers.
Fast Fit
3 Hour Lecture and Seminar
Are you often disappointed in the fit your garments? Confused about what size to buy? Have you outgrown your old size in one area and not another? Are you intimidated by good fabric because you are afraid of yet another fit failure? Let Sandra Betzina explain her fit formula and how it will work for you. Lots of new pattern alterations, including altering the bust without affecting the armhole, downsizing for the short, upsizing for the tall, and high hip considerations. Learn how sizing differs from one pattern company to another, what size to buy, how to alter for narrow shoulders, full back, sloping shoulders, full hips, protruding or flat seat, full tummy, large waist, small waist, sway back, and more. Turn pant "hopefuls" into a thing of the past. Eliminate baggy seats, pockets and pleats that pop open, accommodate full thighs, and reshape crotch curves to mimic your body curves. Learn to spot pattern problems before you cut out - no more back riding shoulder seams, off shoulder wrinkles, and dolman sleeve sags.
Creative Closures & Pocket Openings
3 Hour Seminar
Successful garment openings are decided before construction begins. Sandra will give you guidelines so that you can make the right decision for your fabric. Learn the finer points for flawless machine buttonholes, easy but perfect bound buttonholes, shaped faced openings, button loops, button opening in a seam, and snap sorcery. Learn how to put in flawless invisible zippers, plus how to make several different kinds of easy & creative pockets.. Sandra will show examples to illustrate all her special techniques
Everything You Want to Know About Pants
3 Hour Lecture and Seminar
Get some help on the best styles and pant lengths for your figure. Then find out what fabrics are compatible with different styles. Learn the pattern alterations to camouflage the flat or protruding butt, big tummy, full thighs, skinny legs, high hip and more. Then get the low down on different waist treatments: elastic, tailored and faced waists. Finish up with pockets, pant linings, and crisp invisible hemlines. Sandra will bring plenty of pant samples.
Today's Fit Lecture
3 Hour Lecture and Seminar Limited to 20 Participants
Disappointed in fit again? Commercial patterns don't fit - until now that is. Sandra Betzina has designed a new sizing block for Vogue Patterns called Today's Fit with alphabetical rather than numerical sizing ranging from 34-1/2 to 57 inch hip. Come see for yourself. Try on pants and jackets made up in all sizes. Experience the difference: no more baggy seat in pants, no more twisted sleeves, no more excess fullness in the upper chest, comfortable necklines, well fitting shoulders, and enough room in the tummy and waist at last. Let Sandra fit you personally in pants and a jacket, identify your fitting problems and give you alterations for future projects. Limited to 20 participants.
Today's Fit Class
4 Hours-Limited to 20 Students
Disappointed in fit again? Commercial patterns don't fit - until now that is. Sandra Betzina has designed a new sizing block for Vogue Patterns called Today's Fit with alphabetical rather than numerical sizing ranging from 34-1/2 to 57 inch hip. Come see for yourself. Try on pants and jackets made up in all sizes. Experience the difference: no more baggy seat in pants, no more twisted sleeves, no more excess fullness in the upper chest, comfortable necklines, well fitting shoulders, and enough room in the tummy and waist at last. Let Sandra fit you personally in pants and a jacket, identify your fitting problems and give you alterations for future projects. Limited to 20 students for "Hands On" fitting.
Hands On Pant and Jean Fitting
6 Hours-Limited to 12 Students
Tired of trying to get a pair of pants that fit? Begin the class by trying on pant and/or jean slopers in different sizes to determine what size you are at the hip and waist. Sandra Betzina will then advise you what additional pattern alterations you will need for a flat seat, tummy, high and full hips, sway back, full thighs, etc. You will then cut out the pants or jeans from scrap fabric or muslin. Fit will be refined. Alterations will be transferred to create a master pattern. You now have a pant or jean pattern which fits and can be made again and again. Sandra will bring jeans and trousers in all sizes so that students can try them on!
Students should bring a Today's Fit pant pattern (Vogue 2948, 2913, 7608, or 1034) purchased by your snug hip measurement. In order to obtain accurate measurements, avoid wearing clothing that is too tight or it will distort your figure. Host or student must provide the following:
- scotch tape and scrap paper
- a tape measure and a straight edge ruler
- marking pens in 2 colors & hi lighter pen
- 3 yds of twill tape
- 7-9 inch regular zipper
- Vogue 2948, 2913, 7608, 0r 1034, purchased by full hip measurement
- 2-1/2 yards muslin or non-stretch scrap fabric
- sewing machine and basic sewing equipment, i.e. scissors, thread, pins, seam ripper
Jacket Fit
6 Hours-Limited to 12 Students
Disappointed in fit again? Commercial patterns don't fit - until now that is. Sandra Betzina has designed a new sizing block for Vogue Patterns called "Today's Fit" with alphabetical rather than numerical sizing ranging from 34-1/2 to 57 inch hip. Come see for yourself. Try on the pretests for jackets. Get tips on fit, including alterations for large and small busts, narrow, sloping, or square shoulders, and rounded or sway back. Alterations will be recorded on a fitting worksheet to take home and apply to your pattern. In order to obtain accurate measurements, avoid wearing clothing that is too tight or it will distort your figure.
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