This workshop is ideal for fashion designers who already know how to sew well and understand construction want to elevate their skills through couture draping.
Whether you're creating garments for clients or building your own collection, you'll learn techniques you can immediately apply to your future designs.
Throughout the three-day intensive, you'll complete a dramatic/ structured draped corset while learning the same draping techniques I use when creating couture garments for my clients.
Build the structured corset foundation
Learn my signature draping method
Draft your custom pattern
Begin garment construction
Sculpt the draped design
Refine balance, fit, and silhouette
Learn couture draping techniques
Prepare the garment for finishing
Install professional corset boning
Secure the draping with couture hand sewing
Refine the fit and overall silhouette
Prepare your garment for final finishing
Complete the final construction of your garment
Review professional finishing techniques
Receive live feedback and ask questions
Celebrate your finished corset with the class
Students are responsible for bringing:
Sewing machine
Dress form/mannequin
Thread
Fabric scissors
Measuring tape
Ruler
Fabric marker or pen
Silk pins (the thin silver-headed pins)
Ball-head pins
Woven interfacing (2 yards)
Boning (approximately 10 yards)
Eyelets & eyelet tools (optional if using eyelets as your closure)
hand sewing needles
✓ Three days of live, hands-on instruction
✓ Personalized feedback in an intimate class of four designers
✓ A bonus video course featuring five additional couture draping techniques
✓ Muslin
✓ Horsehair fabric and specialty construction materials
✓ Refreshments & Meals
Due to the intimate nature of this intensive and the preparation required for each student, all registrations are non-refundable.
If you're unable to attend, your registration may be transferred to another participant with prior written approval.
In the event of an unforeseen emergency, please contact us as soon as possible. While refunds cannot be guaranteed, Ellis Sewing Co. may, at its sole discretion, offer a partial credit toward a future intensive when appropriate.
Please read through this document as soon as possible and fill out necessary information. Class location and start times will be announced and emailed once registration closes on the 10th.