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This class is a breakout from my complete course "18th Century Working Women's Dress - A Sewing and Fashion History Workshop " It is designed for students who want to start small and try their hand at making just one basic piece. The bedgown was a piece of 18th century clothing, with variations worn by all classes, but simple versions were often used as everyday-wear by working class women. Consisting of straight and curved lines & seams and several different stitches (basting stitch, running/gathering stitch, back stitch, and hem stitch) this is a perfect class for a first time hand sewer who wants to work on a serious project! If your student dreams of making reproduction garments, but doesn't have any experience this class is a great place to start. Week 1 - We will take measurements and draft patterns. Week 2 - We will cut out the pieces from fabric, and begin sewing. (solo sewing homework between classes) Week 3 - We will work on sewing the bedgowns together. (solo sewing homework between classes) Week 4 - We will finish the bedgown, and students will show off their work! ******** When we think of historic 18th century costuming, it is easy to immediately find ourselves drawn to the beautiful formal garments worn by the upper class Europeans and wealthy colonial settlers, and those made for very special occasions... But what about the real life, every day "jeans and a t-shirt" wardrobes of women working in and out of their homes? How did they dress for comfort and practicality? What did women wear while gardening, working in skilled trade shops (like tin, silver, and blacksmiths, etc.)? How did enslaved women dress? How did being colonized from afar influence dress in America, as well as other colonized lands? Let's look together at these hardworking women who are rarely shown with much detail in old paintings or most modern depictions of early American life, and appreciate the often overlooked contributions they made in history. In this class students will learn a brief history of common women's garments and their construction as they craft their way through creating a historically accurate bedgown from the late 1700s. The class will be casual, conversational, and very hands on - with room for lots of discussion and sharing. Students will join me in creating a bedgown suitable for any late 18th century woman. The style will be predominately Euro-American, but students will be given encouragement to draw from a variety of sources to create a garment unique to their own regional influences, if so desired. I'll walk students through the process, step by step, and in the end they will have created an amazing hand sewn piece AND mastered some important historical garment making skills. We will hand sew the bedgowns, starting each step in class and finishing the steps as homework. Students do not *need* to have any prior sewing knowledge or skills (just some fine motor control with a needle & thread and the ability to use scissors.) The project will not require use of a sewing machine, and students are encouraged not to "cheat" and use one to make their project go faster. This class is listed as an "Arts" course, but it will obviously feature history and social studies in our discussion topics!
Metas de aprendizaje
Learn to draft patterns and sew a historic garment.
Programa de estudios
4 Lecciones
más de 4 semanasLección 1:
Background & Pattern Making
Background & Pattern Making
90 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 2:
Cut Pattern & Begin Sewing
Cut Pattern & Begin Sewing
90 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 3:
Sewing
Sewing
90 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 4:
Finishing Work
Finishing Work
90 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
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Students will need to purchase fabric and notions - 2-3 yards fabric (The amount will vary depending on student's measurements.) Fabric Notes: Unless otherwise noted, this should be 100% linen or cotton, in a medium weight, or a lightweight wool. Linen/cotton blends are also acceptable. Please feel free to contact me for additional advise regarding sources or if you have any questions regarding fabric choices and amounts. Additional Notions: Thread to match fabric Students should also have: Fabric Scissors Thread Snips or Embroidery Scissors (optional) Hand Sewing Needles in assorted sizes Straight Pins (and pincushion/magnet) Thimble (metal or leather are most authentic, but whatever is most comfortable for the student) Flexible Tape Measure, Ruler, and/or Yardstick Pencil Iron & Ironing board Roll of craft or wrapping paper (it's a pattern drafting bonus if it has a 1" cutting grid on the back side!) Sharpie (or other non-smearing marker for writing on pattern paper) A loose fitting unisex t-shirt (to use as a guide & visual measurement check) PLEASE NOTE: I understand that truly authentic fabric can be VERY cost prohibitive - especially for a first project! It is never my intention to make historic sewing beyond anyone's grasp by demanding exorbitantly expensive supplies. Historically accurate fabric is *wonderful* to work with, and I'm always going to encourage it if possible... but please know that there are truly amazing pieces that have been made from thrifted white cotton bed sheets, old curtains, and discount fabric! Choose what works for YOU and your budget, makes you happy, and feels nice against your skin. Remember that natural fibers are always cooler in hot weather, and often hold up better to washing. I aim to help students create a historically accurate outfit... and quality fabric helps the finished product look and feel the best it can... but what is more important is that they are learning the skills to construct them and they offer their best efforts. :)
Idioma en el que se imparte la clase
Inglés
Recursos externos
Además del aula de Outschool, esta clase utiliza:
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
I've been researching and sewing historic garment reproductions for over 30 years. I've worked in several living history museums, for more than 18 years, creating my all my own professional costuming for various time periods in history... as well as researching and writing staff costuming standards guides for two museums and drafting patterns from photographs and historic garments in collection. My extended family lives near Colonial Williamsburg, where I have visited many times, taking part in several workshops related to historic textile arts. I currently consult and demonstrate as a domestic and textile historian for Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center.
Reseñas
Curso grupal en vivo
30 US$
semanalmente o 120 US$ por 4 clases1 x por semana, 4 semanas
90 min
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 13-18
3-8 alumnos por clase
Asistencia financiera
Tutoría
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