Luxury Lingerie Sewing SPRING SPECIAL LONDON

Join us this summer for an intensive Lingerie sewing SPECIAL here in the London studio.
Learn step by step how to sew different types of high-end bras and design & sew your own bra in your size during this 5-9 day masterclass.
Sew with luxurious laces, silks and specialist lingerie fabrics.
Choose from a wide range of high end materials in the classroom and make your dream underwear with help from the experts.

This masterclass runs over 2 consecutive weekends and you will be asked to continue throughout the week to get most of this course.

This masterclass is open for each student to develope high end Lingerie Sewing skills in their own time and from home + classroom in person.

Each student should have finished 3-4 bra types during this masterclass
Or
1-2 bra types + various panty types

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- bra anatomy
- bra fit
- how to sew with stretch fabrics
- how to use correct stitch options for elastics
- how to calculate elastic trims for lingerie
- how to attach/sew with fine laces, silks, lace appliques etc
- how to cut fabrics
- various technical construction types for different bra styles
- how to sew an underwired bra(s)
- how to attach hook and eyes
- couture sewing techniques such as lace applique (optional)
- guidance with your design ideas (optional)
- how to do (minor) pattern alterations to create your own bra style (depending on your previous pattern cutting skills) (optional)
- new sewing /design/ product development skills

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- 1x soft bra pattern (non wired)
- 1x darted bra pattern
- 1x balconette bra pattern
- 1x bra pattern in your size and preferred style
- list of lingerie material suppliers
- a choice of specialist materials to choose from in the classroom.
Including : fine laces, elastics, high quality intimate apparel fabrics & components
You might be asked to bring some additional materials -depending on your individual sewing projects and ideas.

WHEN:
19+20 OCT 2024 London studio 10-5pm
21-25 OCT from home
26 OCT 2024 London 10-5pm

OUTLINE OF CLASS:

1ST SATURDAY - soft bra -

- Introduction-

- how to sew with stretch fabrics

- how to use correct stitch options for elastics

- how to calculate elastic trims for lingerie

- how to attach/sew with fine laces, silks, lace appliques etc

- choose a fabric and start cutting a soft bra

- how to cut delicate fabrics easily

- prepare pattern pieces

- start sewing your bra

1STSUNDAY -darted bra-

-continue/finishing the bra

-start 2nd bra. or matching panties

MO-Fr

-continue your personal project with the help of the tutor:
sew , research, design from home in your own time towards the next weekend in the classroom.
Each day you will have the chance to receive a 60min live chat / video call with your tutor to discus your progress, ask questions and receive advice

2ND SATURDAY -balcony bra-

-start 3nd bra. or matching panties
- start on own bra

2ND SUNDAY
- start /finish your own bra design

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO JOIN:
We suggest that you do have good to advanced sewing skills to get most out of this class.

Otherwise all high end fabrics , elastics, laces , tools and sewing machines will be provided for you in the classroom.
You are also welcome to bring your own sewing machine: please let us know in advance , if you prefer to do so.
You can also rent one of the sewing machines from the classroom if you will need an extra sewing machine during the week. Plrease let us know in advance w)

PLEASE NOTE:

All classes are deliberately small with a maximum of 5 students only to provide individual attention to each student.
Light refreshments & hand santizers etc are available througout the day to keep everyone happy and safe.

REFUNDS:

Please let us know in advance if you can not attend any session and we will do our very best to transfer you to the next available session instead.

Unfortunately we do not offer any refunds for any missed sessions , downloaded patterns /instructions or cut materials .