Course Description: In Year Two, you are expected to already know how to make your pattern, having mastered that in Year One. You will be expected to come to class with your sketch already done, and raw pattern ready for critique and suggestions for improvement. You will then work on perfecting your pattern as in Year One. Once the students have finished re-working and altering the pattern, they will then cut out their design using muslin, baste it together and “fit” it on a dress form (or a dancer if you bring one with you). Adjustments will then be made to the pattern and it will be re-drawn into the final version of the student’s design. Once the pattern is ready, you will put it on cardboard to make layout and cutting easier.

In this class, students will be using three layers of sheer fabrics (chiffons, georgettes, etc) in different colors/shades, as their base fabric, will hand-baste/flatline the layers to coutil in order to keep the layers smooth, and will continue to work to master the art of fabric layering techniques, decorative fold-backs, both regular and elastic-piped edges, French binding, and seam piping. Students are encouraged to bring bits of laces and small pieces of fabrics that they would like to incorporate into their bodice design.

Prerequisites: Bodice 3, Year One, or you will need to demonstrate proficiency by emailing detailed pictures of your work and a note detailing your experience.

Course Length: 3 days. See Your City’s Seminar Online Calendar to Plan Your Schedule.

Payments: Tutu.com Courses are available for those attending TutuSchool. Cost for this course INCLUDES the class, the teacher, and all fabrics and notions. Payments are non-refundable, however a TutuSchools credit, less 10%, will be granted for use within one year at any of our seminar locations when requested more than 30 days in advance of your seminar. If you must drop out within 30 days of the class date, no credit will be issued. Pay in monthly installments with ShopPay or PayPal Credit.