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Fit to Finish III – Trousers

Syston English Couture Co, 18 The Green, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire

Fit to Finish III - Trousers are the next in line for the special Fit to Finish treatment. Trousers are probably the most difficult garment to fit, but by using the magical Fit to Finish formula we can tackle this age old problem. Again calico toilles will be provided for you to try on & your personal fittings pinned in to it. A commercial pattern will be provided so you can alter this to fit you. A personalised toile will then be made and fine tuning can take place. Students will leave this course with a perfectly fitted trouser pattern

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Trouser Making Day

Syston English Couture Co, 18 The Green, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire

Trouser Making Day. Using the pattern from the fit to finish trouser fitting course, why not join us for a day to make your own trousers. Bring your own fabric, cotton & zip (all other haberdashery items will be provided for you) & we will go through all the necessary techniques to make your first pair of beautifully fitted trousers. From the cutting out to the hand finishing stages you will be amazed how easy it is to get a perfect pair of trousers, finished to the highest standards. You will need to supply the materials to make your trousers

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Couture Boned Bodice

The Couture Boned Bodice is an exceptional one day workshop, especially for those who are about to plan for a special gown. Although the concept of couture engineering is an eye opening experience for anyone with purely an interest in fashion, the couturiers or dressmaking. Using this special formula you can create the most wonderful Boned Bodice suitable for all fabrics from rich velvets to the finest of silks. Eliminate the problems of wrinkling, less than perfect joints, painful boning poking through and limp bodices. You will be taken through all the stages of completing a bodice - covering interlayering,

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Skirts, Bustles & Bows

Skirts, Bustles & Bows. This day contains a full collection of dress variations with couture techniques for creating individual designs for that special occasion. A selection of skirt styles will be made by all including richly pleated trains with their correct interlining, full gathered skirts, plus interlining. Also tips for quick, even gathering and triple cord gathering for rich fabrics. Over and under bustling trains for the evening. False hems, padded and weighted hems, horsehair braid, lining and adding separate petticoats, satin bindings for net or veil edges. Finally adding a few romantic touches with two piece bows, fabric roses and

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Speed Tailoring the Michelle Pye Way

Syston English Couture Co, 18 The Green, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire

Two days to be introduced to Speed Tailoring. You will learn about & test our special interfacings. Which are all available in the shop. How to cut & apply them properly without bubbling. I will show how to cut & use a floating chest piece. A great chest reinforcement to use with any weight of cloth. Once all the interfacings are in place we will then start with the makeup of the jacket. The four stages of the collar application will be worked through so all students get this correctly. No more lopsided collars. Once the collar is in place

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Make Your Own

Syston English Couture Co, 18 The Green, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire

Do you want to make an outfit for a special occasion? Are you struggling with fitting? Then come & join us for one or more days on our Make Your Own course to sew your own projects. You will work at your own pace. Bring along your material & pattern & make it up with Michelle there to help you through the difficult bits.

£95

Padded Bra C48

Leicester

The Padded Bra is our latest Bra Making course. This time we cover making a padded bra. This is a bra using foam to make the cups. We don’t use preformed cups but create our own. This has advantages over the preformed cups as we can make a bra to your shape rather than the shape the manufacturers want you to have. The cups are made & then a fabric of your choice is sewn over the top of it to make your bra. I will also show you how to make bra cups using lace. This bra is very

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Fine Lingerie

Syston English Couture Co, 18 The Green, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire

Fine Lingerie. What could be more perfect to wear under a designer outfit than expensive lingerie? Well, it can look expensive and it can certainly feel expensive, so why not create your own touch of luxury? Using the richest and finest of silks and cotton lawns you will create lace appliqué, cutting lace to any shape or form, shadow work, pin tucking, french seaming, hairline seaming, bias bound edges, shoe string straps and lingerie straps finished with the tiniest of silk covered press studs. Also included, lace edging, elasticated finishing, bullion roses and of course pattern advice! Lots of samples

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Make Your Own

Syston English Couture Co, 18 The Green, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire

Do you want to make an outfit for a special occasion? Are you struggling with fitting? Then come & join us for one or more days on our Make Your Own course to sew your own projects. You will work at your own pace. Bring along your material & pattern & make it up with Michelle there to help you through the difficult bits.

£95
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Make Your Own

Syston English Couture Co, 18 The Green, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire

Do you want to make an outfit for a special occasion? Are you struggling with fitting? Then come & join us for one or more days on our Make Your Own course to sew your own projects. You will work at your own pace. Bring along your material & pattern & make it up with Michelle there to help you through the difficult bits.

£95