Advance Prep: Cynthia strongly recommends that you allow ample time to prepare for class. It is a multi-step process, and the more ‘ready’ you are, the more you will accomplish with her on Wednesday.
First, select a pattern that gives you the opportunity to deal with your fitting challenges. This is often a pattern with princess seamlines which originate at the shoulder. You will receive a book (which will arrive in the mail separately from your class ticket) that will instruct you on how to take your measurements, apply them to the pattern and make the initial alterations. This is to be done before you cut your mock-up.
Cynthia is available by email (
cynthiaguffey@juno.com), to answer any and all questions including pattern choice and additions for ease.
To Prepare the Mock-Up:
1. Select fabric that mocks the weight and drape of the fashion fabric you will later use.
2. Mark the center front, center back, and waistline with an ink pen on the outside of the mock up.
3. Application of facings is not necessary. Instead, stitch a line with the grain 3/4 inch from the cut edge where a facing would have been applied.
4. If a collar is part of the design, apply only one layer.
5. Set in both sleeves.
6. Pin shoulder pads in place.
7. If mocking a skirt, apply the waistband or facings.
8. Sew with a stitch length of 3.0mm.
Please note that complimentary lunch is included. You will receive a voucher in class to use at the concessions counter.