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Amelie Blouse Virtual Workshop

$275.00
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The Amelie Blouse is the latest release from Silversaga Patterns. Keeping with the theme of the other patterns in their collection, this pattern is a modern take on a soft & romantic silhouette. The Amelie is a billowy blouse that buttons up the front, has gathers around the neck, a dropped shoulder on the long sleeves that gather into a small band with button, & an optional ruffle at the neck. We will also talk in the prep class about extending into a dress length, like the original inspiration: the Dôen Joan dress.

This is a 6-part class, with 11 hours of class time.

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The Amelie Blouse is the latest release from Silversaga Patterns. Keeping with the theme of the other patterns in their collection, this pattern is a modern take on a soft & romantic silhouette. The Amelie is a billowy blouse that buttons up the front, has gathers around the neck, a dropped shoulder on the long sleeves that gather into a small band with button, & an optional ruffle at the neck. We will also talk in the prep class about extending into a dress length, like the original inspiration: the Dôen Joan dress.

This is a 6-part class, with 11 hours of class time.

The Amelie Blouse is the latest release from Silversaga Patterns. Keeping with the theme of the other patterns in their collection, this pattern is a modern take on a soft & romantic silhouette. The Amelie is a billowy blouse that buttons up the front, has gathers around the neck, a dropped shoulder on the long sleeves that gather into a small band with button, & an optional ruffle at the neck. We will also talk in the prep class about extending into a dress length, like the original inspiration: the Dôen Joan dress.

This is a 6-part class, with 11 hours of class time.

WORKSHOP DATES:

  • Thursday, Feb 6, from 6:30-7:30pm Eastern - Prep class

  • Thursday, Feb 13, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 1

  • Thursday, Feb 20, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 2

  • Thursday, Feb 27, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 3

  • Thursday, Mar 6, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 4

  • Thursday, Mar 13, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 5

SUPPLY LIST:

  • The Amelie Blouse pattern (bust 31.5-51.2”) by Silversaga Patterns

  • 2 - 3 1/2 yards of light weight woven fabric. Note: the yardage is only calculated for 52” wide fabric due to the size of the pattern pieces. Required yardage depends on the size being sewn. Ideal fabrics are cotton lawn, lightweight linen, lightweight rayon, lightweight cotton shirting, voile, & silk.

  • 3/4 yard of lightweight fusible interfacing. A tricot or featherweight woven interfacing is ideal.

  • Thread

  • Ten 3/8-1/2” buttons

TOOL LIST:

  • Sewing machine with straight stitches & a buttonhole stitch. No zigzag or serger is required as the blouse is sewn with French seams.

  • Iron & ironing board

  • Sewing needle for your fabric weight & type

  • Full sized scissors & small scissors for trimming (highly recommended)

  • Seam gauge or small ruler

  • Water soluble marking tool

  • Clear ruler, at least 2” x 18” (for putting your pattern pieces on grain during cutting)

  • Flexible tape measure

Please note: tools & supplies are sold separately & are not included in the class fee

SKILL LEVEL:

  • Advanced beginner & beyond: This workshop is perfect for someone who has sewn a number of beginner projects in the past & wants to take on something a little more difficult. Please note this is not a “learn to sew” class.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Creating & sewing gathers

  • Sewing a banded collar with optional ruffle

  • How to sew staystitching

  • Creating a button placket

  • Sewing a long gathered sleeve

  • Creating a button band cuff

  • Edgestitching & topstitching

  • Sewing buttonholes & buttons

  • Working with fusible interfacing

  • Sewing understitching

  • Clipping & grading seams

  • Using a commercial sewing pattern

  • Reading & understanding commercial sewing pattern instructions

  • Printing & assembling a digital sewing pattern

  • Taking your measurements

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP DETAILS:

  • Workshops are taught by me, Christine Haynes, live from my home studio

  • Attendance is limited to ensure personal one-on-one attention

  • Workshops are led virtually through Zoom, a free video conferencing software that can be downloaded here

  • Students will need access to a computer, smart phone, or tablet with internet access to participate in the workshop (note: the bigger your screen, the easier it is to see the action!)

  • I teach using two cameras, so you can always see a close up of each step being taught, as well as have face to face interaction

  • A Zoom link & password will be emailed a day ahead of the first class session to the email address used in checkout, so be sure to type your email correctly upon checkout

  • Workshop sessions will be recorded so students that get behind, or need to miss a session, can rewatch the previous lesson & catch up

  • The focus of my workshops are on construction & technique. Fit is discussed, but due to the nature of Zoom workshops, fitting instruction is limited

Return Policy: Please note that there are no returns or refunds on workshops. The number of students is limited to ensure a good learning experience for each student, so when you reserve your spot, that is held for you, whether you attend or not. If you cannot attend the classes live during their scheduled time, students will still be able to learn by following along with the workshop recordings. Thank you for understanding!