Your Body Double: Design a Custom Box Pleat Jacket (MDB) - 5/3/2023 9:00 AM

New Orleans, LA

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Your Body Double: Design a Custom Box Pleat Jacket (MDB)

Teacher: Joe Vecchiarelli

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Code(s): MDB300X, MDB360X Hands on Workshop

Pontchartrain Center

Check at Expo for availability

Pricing Information

Session Value: 8

Price Per Session (before discount): $23.00

Materials Fee: $77.00

Discover the art of precision garment fitting in the immersive all-day workshop led by expert designer to the stars, Joe Vecchiarelli. Learn draping fundamentals, taking you beyond the limitations of flat paper patterns, and tailoring techniques as you design a Box Pleat Jacket that perfectly complements your beautifully unique shape and style.

Designed to mirror your unique silhouette, a professional dress form will transform the way you sew clothing for yourself. Part 1 will include covering the dress form, making sure to couture the form to your body measurements size for a precise fit. Once your dress form is perfected, it becomes the canvas on which you will drape your very own bodice sloper, giving life to your own pattern fitting block.

In Part 2, you will learn the techniques for designing and draping a box pleat jacket for yourself. Joe will demonstrate each step of this process in detail, concluding with instructions for transferring the muslin drape to pattern for sewing at home.

Students are encouraged to bring their body double to class and may purchase one in advance from https://www.frencheuropeaninc.com/store.

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, 2 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
Prerequisite:
Students are encouraged to bring their body double to class and may purchase one in advance from https://www.frencheuropeaninc.com/store.

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:
- Call 818 649-1742 9am – 4pm PT
- Email sales@frencheuropean.net
Completion Level:
- Dress form will be padded and draped with muslin box pleat jacket.

Thank you to these fine companies who provide continued support.