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Duct Tape Dress Form at Wild and Wonderful Fiber Getaway

When:
July 7, 2016 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
2016-07-07T14:00:00-04:00
2016-07-07T17:00:00-04:00
Where:
Wild and Wonderful Fiber Etaway
301 N King St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
USA
Cost:
$395 covers all events, breakfasts and lunches, 2 classes, activities and a participant goodie bag.

Brought to you by the owners of Yarnability and Sewinclined, comes a Wild and Wonderful Fiber Getaway!  $395 covers all events, breakfasts and lunches, 2 classes, activities and a participant goodie bag.  Join us in the picturesque town of Shepherdstown, WV!

Duct Tape Dress FormDUCT TAPE DRESS FORM: A dress form is a helpful tool to have for blocking and to check the fit of a garment in progress. Learn how to use a dress form and make a dress form just for you.

Skills Covered: How to take measurements, adjust a pattern for different sizes, and common problems when making modifications to a pattern. The majority of the class is used in making the dress forms. Finally, the class will discuss ways of using the dress form: for blocking, draping, and adjusting fit.
Max class size12
Students Should Bring:

  • 150-200 yds duct tape (do not purchase Gorilla Tape® – it is TOO sticky!)
  • 2 t-shirts that will be cut up
  • Sturdy wooden hanger
  • Scissors
  • Pen and pencil
  • Measuring tape
  • Form-fitting shirt for taking measurements
  • Students should not wear necklaces or dangly earrings. Hair should be pulled back away from neck. Please wear undergarments that are supportive and typical to what you wear every day.