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[Lady Kaalyn]

Where is the class and when. im def interested.

[skitter]

Fabrique in Plano (Bush Turnpike at Coit); they don't have a set schedule but will set something up if they have enough people.

[Lady Kaalyn]

I would love to do it.  How fast could they set something up.  I am going like crazy the next three weekends with family and SWFF.  But could do it one afternoon, I so want a new corset, lol. 

If your schedule is open and they are agreeable,  I get off work at 3:30 and I work Down Town Dallas and could make it there around 4pm any weekday except maybe Fridays (Dallas traffic seemes to multiply on Fridays).   

If that would not work I'm not open until the first weekend of march,  I am attending the Job fair at Scarby the next weekend, on march 9Th but have no plans for sunday the 10Th. 

If you could possible set it up and let me know costs I would greatly appreciate it. 

[Lady Kaalyn]

5 days till our class in corset making.    Wore my old corset to SWFF this weekend and found that the metal stays in it have become seriously warped.  I ended up with some very nasty bruises on my waist where they just didn't sit right.  So I am in def need of this class.  Skitter, since you have already taken a class there do you recommend I bring the fabric that i want to use with me?  What do you usually do?

[skitter]

When I reserved my spot, I asked if I should bring the pattern I'm thinking of using, or fabric, etc, and the lady I talked to said no, just my machine if I have one, and that they will supply everything we need.  I supsect a zipper or cording foot will come in handy.

Though my attitude is always that it can't hurt to bring it, just in case!  If nothing else, perhaps the instructor can answer any questions you have with respect to your fabric. 

I think this is going to be a techniques class with maybe small mock-up pieces, rather than a "leave with a finished corset" kind of class (I don't know how it could possibly be the latter in a 2-hour class. 

So sorry to hear about the bruises!!  Youch!

[Lady Kaalyn]

ok you are just confirming what i thought.  it will be a mock up class.  I am super excited.  and cannot wait for sat.

[RowenD]

...If I make the doublet again, I will flatline it with canvas...

What does "flatline" mean? Thanks.

I didn't see an answer to this one....
  It just means to make an 'extra' layer for the garment, between the outer fashion fabric and the inner lining.  The technique is generally used to add more body to the finished garment. 
  I find it useful to use this extra layer as a sort of 'skeleton' in side of bodices-to attach the interlining and/or boning to,  so as to not have seams or distortion showing on the outside of the garment or the lining.
   It's not hard to do: Just cut an extra set of outer or lining pattern pieces (not the interfacing ones) and sandwich them so that your garment has 3 layers, instead of two.
   This  interlining layer is sewn flat (thus the term 'flatlining') to the inside of the outer layer, just match up the edges and baste. 
  Once you attach the flatlining, you treat the flatlined outer fabric as a single unit,  attaching the lining as per instructions, and turning the garment right side out, etc.   

[GryffinSong]

Thank you, RowenD, now I get it.

[DonaCatalina]

The big Joann's in Dallas , on Preston? offers group sewing classes regularly. I could probably help you a little; but time is short between now and fair season.

[Lady Kaalyn]

I have also posted this in "in progress projects" I had such fun meeting everyone at the class sat.

  Here is my current project.  I took a corset making class on Saturday and decided to go full steam ahead. (im a bit out of my head I know lol) I decided to use material that I already had and I found a really pretty purple twill material that I had a nice piece of scrap of and then I had some cheap brown fabric that I decided to use that way if I mess up it's not a great loss. 

Here is the pattern and all my notes from the class.



I am severely lacking on space so I used my bed to help me organize.  My sewing machine is actually on a tv tray table. 
I laid out my pattern and got everything ready to start cutting. (I have purchased a rotary cutter.  After using one in the class I decided I must have one)
Half way through I realized I really needed some pattern weights so I made some using some scrap material and rice.   I may make some more with actual weights and ribbon. 



So after all of that here is what I have done so far.  I prolly should not have used such a shiny material for  the outer layer for my first corset but I was just using what I had.  I am really loving the purple twill that I used it is very lovely.  I found that I am lacking enough boning to do my corset so I am on hold until I can make it to the fabric store.  I have also decided that I want a bias tape maker and will pick one up while I'm out. 

[skitter]

Wow, hooray for you going straight home from class and diving in headfirst!  I thought the class was really good (for anyone else in the Dallas area, it was at Fabrique in Plano).

My bag of goodies that I bought is still sitting in my studio, unopened.

Anyway, I had a great time, and it was wonderful to meet you! 

Karen and I had talked about doing a group order for supplies from that corsetmaking website if you're interested!

[Lady Kaalyn]

ive been looking at it all weekend.  they have a lacing boning that has really peaked my intrest.  It gives extra support for when you lace up.  i may order some.  there is so much on there i want.  i want to order a busk just to practice on bc i thing they would be a useful.

I really loved the class and would love to take more classes there.  I learned so much and it was a blast.  just wish it was closer to me.