The 2012 GBACG Workshop Series Presents:
Edwardian Corset Workshop

Do you need a long-line, Edwardian corset for upcoming events? Maybe it's time you tried a new style of corset? At the end of this workshop you'll know why they "build" corsets instead of make them! In this two-part workshop, intermediate and advanced sewers will learn to alter the pattern to make their own custom Edwardian corset. You will get expert fitting help for this particular type of corset while having the mysteries of building corsets revealed with master teacher, Carol Wood. Two days plus completing homework between sessions should allow for enough time to finish your corset. Using the Truly Victorian pattern (TVE01,) we'll build a corset appropriate for the years 1900 – 1910 (later years require style alterations). In her classes, Carol emphasizes technical skills in drafting, cutting, construction, and fitting, so you come away with more than what the pattern instructions promise.

Instructor Bio: Carol Wood, professional pattern maker and costumer, has been researching, recreating and wearing historical garments for decades. Her work has been shown in galleries, appeared on stage and been honored with awards. She has been teaching the various forms of corset drafting, fitting, and construction for the past 7 years and holds a degree in apparel design from the College of Alameda, a school well-known for emphasis on technical skills. Carol currently works as an assistant cutter at San Francisco Opera's Costume Shop and designs under the label, "Fannye Grace."

Students should bring to First Session:

• Sewing machine including ALL attachments and bobbins (must have zipper foot)
• Hand tools (needles, straight pins, scissors, seam ripper, measuring tape, etc.)
• Drafting tools (#2 yellow pencils, 18" clear plastic ruler, French curve, red felt tip pen, etc.)
• Tracing pattern paper, if you do not wish to cut your pattern
• IF you choose to first do a mock-up: 1 yrd plain, unwashed muslin
• Thread
• Fashion fabric (if covering corset) and lining, both 1 -1 /1/3 yd and preshrunk

Students should bring to Second Session:

• Preshrunk coutil, 1-2 yards depending on construction style (IF you choose to do a mock-up in the first session)
• Small and medium awl

Note on Supplies: Instructor will have the pattern ($14) and preshrunk, unbleached coutil available for purchase at $14/yard at the first session. Instructor can order corset boning, busks, grommets, and tipped corset lacing after 1st session, or students can bring their own the first session. Good online corset supply resources are www.richardthethread.com, www.farthingalesla.com, or www.corsetmaking.com. Bay Area corset supply resources are Lacis (Berkeley) and Britex (SF).

Location: Hancock Fabrics, 898 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose, CA 95123 - Google Map Directions
Lots of free parking.

Deadline for Sign-up was Friday, February 10th, 2012.

Questions? Email Mia Jackson, Workshop Coordinator, at .

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