The Emery Dress workshop

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Saturday, February 14th, 2015
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

The Emery Dress is a classic vintage-inspired dress from Christine Haynes that fits every body type and nearly every situation perfectly.

In this 4-part workshop you will learn how to read commercial patterns, trace off darts & pattern markings, make minor alterations, construct seams, insert zippers and hem.

There are two views to chose from, and both versions have a fitted bodice that is shaped with bust darts, waist darts in the front and the back, and darts at the back of the neck. The gathered skirt on both versions is a full a-line skirt that hits around the knee, and features in-seam pockets that are sewn into the waist so they aren't flopping around under your skirt. Both versions have a fully lined bodice, invisible zipper up the center back seam, and a fat 2" hand sewn hem.

View A has short set-in sleeves and a flat 1960's style bow at the center waist. View B has 3/4 length set-in sleeves and a vintage-inspired flat pointed collar.

This workshop includes a copy of The Emery Dress pattern to take home, sized from 0–18 and all sizes are included in one envelope with an instruction booklet and printed tissue paper pattern.

This pattern's difficulty is rated at "three spools" which is perfect for an intermediate sewer!

The group size will be just 5 people so you get plenty of one to one help.

You will need to purchase fabric and zipper before the first session. We recommend working with cottons, linens or wools for your project as they are nice to work with and easy to handle. Please stop by the shop or contact Jenny to discuss your fabrics if you're not sure what to buy.

You are most welcome to bring in snacks from home to help keep you going!

Instructor: Jenny Ambrose

Skill Level: Intermediate

Saturday February 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th 2015 [10am-12:30pm]

Cost: $190.00 includes taxes and your own copy of this multi-sized pattern