Summer 2021 Session
SKIRT SKILLS
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Summer 2021
SKIRT SKILLS
Welcome! The Classroom is Open.
New lessons will become available one at a time from July 29 – Sept 8. Then you’ll have access to the complete course for the rest of forever! (approximately.)
If this is your first time in the classroom, start with Orientation.
To collaborate with your classmates, join the Group.
If you have not yet checked the supplies list, head here.
Office Hours
Need extra help through the lessons? Email Brooks Ann to discuss scheduling a Skype/ Zoom/ FaceTime call or studio visit.
Go to Lessons
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Welcome
- Orientation
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Pt 1: Warm Up
- Intro to the Custom Process & Fabrics
- Design & Sketching
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Pt 2: Toolmaking
- Intro to Toolmaking & Circumferences
- Hiplines & Waistlines
- Seams & Darts
- Skirt Block Drafting
- Bonus: Draft Double Checking
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Pt 3: Mockups
- Intro to Mockups, Marking & Cutting
- Temporary Hand Sewing
- Pinning & Machine Basting
- Pressing & Finishing
- Block Mockup Fitting & Corrections
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Pt 4: Patternmaking
- Intro To Flat Pattern
- Increasing & Decreasing Pattern Volume
- Proceed to the Custom Process
- Skirt Mockups
- BONUS: Underlining
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Pt 5: Construction
- Intro to Custom Garment Construction
- The Basted Fitting
- Intro to Finishing
- Centered & Invisible Zippers
- Permanent Hand Sewing & Lapped Zipper
- Binding & Facing a Waistline
- Waistbands & Linings
- Hems
- Finishing Extras
- Show & Tell Course Wrap Up!
- Open All · Close All
Questions?
Email me anytime!
I love seeing progress and helping students solve puzzles.
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