Your Body Double: Basic Draping to Fit YOU (MDB) - 3/15/2023 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Lakeland, FL

Your Body Double: Basic Draping to Fit YOU (MDB)
Teacher: Joe Vecchiarelli
 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
 
Code(s): MDB301X, MDB361X Hands on Workshop
 
Lakeland - RP Funding Center
 
Check at Expo for availability
 
Pricing Information
 
Session Value: 8
Price Per Session (before discount): $23.00
Materials Fee: $82.00

Discover the art of precision in garment fitting with a unique hands-on experience led by expert fitter and designer, Joe Vecchiarelli. In this immersive draping workshop, you will transcend the limitations of flat patterns and embark on a journey to tailor a three-dimensional masterpiece that perfectly complements your unique three-dimensional figure.

 

Join Joe as he guides you through the process of transforming your dress form into a personalized bodice sloper – essentially, your body double. The adventure begins with the careful padding of your dress form, ensuring an accurate reflection of your individual contours. With Joe's expertise and hands-on support, you will gain invaluable insights into overcoming the challenges of creating a dress form that authentically mirrors your shape.

 

Throughout the morning, let your body measurements serve as the foundation for your creation, and benefit from Joe's insightful demonstrations and personalized assistance. This exclusive opportunity promises to be a priceless investment in crafting a dress form that genuinely looks like your mirror image.

 

Once your dress form is perfected, it becomes the canvas on which you will drape your very own bodice sloper. Explore the basics of draping as you translate your vision into fabric, giving life to what will soon become your go-to pattern fitting block.

 

Please refer to the Supply List for specific dress form requirements, ensuring you are well-prepared to embark on this transformative journey of self-expression and tailoring expertise.

 

About "More the Day Before"

Immerse yourself in an all-day workshop before the Expo opens. Share in the guidance, artistry, technical advice and inspiration your expert teacher brings to the classroom.

PLUS...your MDB registration qualifies you for a Value Package, which includes discounted pricing on your MDB class sessions AND any additional Expo class sessions, 3 free General Admission tickets and a free shopping bag!

Classroom opens at 8:30, instruction begins at 9:00, and your fees include a re-energizing lunch to carry you through until 5:00. If you have any dietary restrictions, please email info@sewingexpo.com or call 800-699-6309 as soon as you register for class.

 

 

  • Student Maximum: 15
  • Category(ies): More the Day Before, Fashion Fit and Construction
  • Experience Level:
    • Beginner
  • Advance Prep:

    Note: Classroom opens at 8:30, instruction begins at 9:00, and your fees include a re-energizing lunch to carry you through until 5:00. If you have any dietary restrictions, please email info@sewingexpo.com or call 800-699-6309 as soon as you register for class.

  • Supply List:
    • Paper scissors
    • Dressmaker shears
    • Small scissors or snips
    • Glass headed pins
    • Tape measure
    • Seam gauge (6-inch ruler)
    • Pencil
    • Fabric marking instrument (pen, pencil or chalk)
    • Seam ripper. 
    • Be sure to label all sewing tools with your name

     

    ALSO – each student must have a quality professional form for class. The form must be fully pin-able with collapsible shoulders, base and stand. If you have purchased a form from Joe in the past, bring your form to class. Otherwise, contact Joe to purchase your form at least 3 weeks prior to the event.

     

     

    Select from (click here for measurement chart

    • Full body form, including padding: SHOW SPECIAL: $1,195, plus $235 shipping (regularly $2195 plus shipping) 
    • Half body form (dress form) including padding: SHOW SPECIAL: $995, plus $235 shipping (regularly $1595 plus shipping)
    • Note: Body covers can be purchased in the classroom for $49, to fit the form body size.

    All forms will be shipped directly to the EXPO and will be delivered to the classroom

    To place an order:

  • Completion Level:
    • Dress form padded and bodice pattern complete.
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