Sewparts Glass Head Pins
$4.50
We discovered these ‘Glass Head Stretch Pins’ years ago and haven’t used anything else since! At Vanyanís we only stock sewing supplies that we use in our atelier and can personally recommend. In our opinion, they are the best and we use them for all of our sewing, whether we’re making a couture corset or a bespoke coat. These pins are super sharp and quite fine which means you’re less likely to leave pin marks or holes in your fabric (it’s always best to check on a scrap first). The glass head also means you can iron over them without it melting.
35mm x 2.5mm
60 pieces per packet.
Made in Japan.
Using quality tools really does make a difference in your productivity and enjoyment of sewing. Once you try these you’ll want to throw out all your other pins. Why not give them a go and see what a difference they make to your work.
Available on backorder
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Corset Pattern Drafting Course: February 21-23rd, 2019 (3 days)
ClassesBook your place in this Corset Pattern Drafting Class and learn how to draft your own overbust corset pattern, completely from scratch! You'll learn what measurements to take for accurate corsetry, and then using those measurements draft a pattern. You'll make a toile to test your pattern and learn about corset fit and how and where to apply changes to your toile. After the fitting, you'll learn how to accurately transfer those changes to your pattern. The focus of this class is to learn how to create your own corset patterns from measurements, and fit them beautifully. At the end of this pattern drafting course you'll have a personalised overbust corset pattern to keep and the knowledge of how to do it independently. You'll gain the confidence, knowledge and inspiration to build on your success and make more patterns in different styles on your own. Receive expert guidance from an industry professional in a fun, warm environment. All shapes, sizes and ages welcome!
- Dates: Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd February 2019 (3 days)
- Times: 12noon - 6pm on Friday, and 9:30-5:30 on Saturday - Sunday (22 hours of tuition)
- Location: Vanyanís studio, Healesville, Victoria, Australia
- For accommodation and travel advice, please click here.
- Price includes: all materials, morning and afternoon refreshments
- Experience: you must already have experience making corsets and have previously attended at least one other Vanyanís corsetry course. The exception to this is if you have quite a bit of experience with working with patterns and pattern drafting.
- Small class size: 2-3 attendees
- Payment in full must be received prior to course commencement
- Depending on the pace at which you work, there may be a small amount of "homework".
Advanced Overbust Corsetry Course: April 1-5th, 2019 (5 days)
ClassesBook your place in this Advanced Corsetry Class and learn how to make your own steel-boned genuine overbust corset. The focus of this class is to learn how to work with 'fashion fabrics' as well as a more in-depth look at refining corset fit (especially over the bust area). At the end of this corsetry course you'll have a custom fitted corset (made with the fashion fabric of your choice) and personalised pattern to keep. You'll gain the confidence, knowledge and inspiration to build on your success and make more corsets in different fabrics on your own. Receive expert guidance from an industry professional in a fun, warm environment. All shapes, sizes and ages welcome!
- Dates: Monday 1st - Friday 5th April 2019 (5 days)
- Times: 9:30am - 6:30pm each day (40 hours of tuition)
- Location: Vanyanís studio, Healesville, Victoria, Australia
- For accommodation and travel advice, please contact us directly.
- Price includes: materials, corset pattern, morning and afternoon refreshments
- You will need to supply your own 'fashion fabric' and matching thread (all other materials will be supplied)
- Experience: you must already have experience making corsets and have previously attended at least one other Vanyanís corsetry course.
- Small class size: 2-3 attendees
- Payment in full must be received prior to course commencement
- Prior to class you will need to complete some pre-course work. You will be sent a kit with fabric and instructions to sew a corset toile which you will need to bring to class.
Intermediate Corsetry Course: April 10-12th 2019 (3 days)
ClassesBook your place in this Intermediate Corsetry Class and learn how to make your own steel-boned genuine overbust corset. The focus of this class is to learning how to perfect bust fit as well as a more in-depth look at refining corset fit overall. At the end of this corsetry course you'll have a custom fitted corset (made with coutil and fully lined) and personalised pattern to keep. You'll gain the confidence, knowledge and inspiration to build on your success and make more corsets in different fabrics on your own. Receive expert guidance from an industry professional in a fun, warm environment. All shapes, sizes and ages welcome!
- Dates: Wednesday 10th - Friday 12th April, 2019 (3 days)
- Times: 9:30am – 6:30pm each day (27 hours of tuition)
- Please note there may be some ‘homework’ each evening, depending on the pace at which you work.
- Location: Vanyanís studio, Healesville, Victoria, Australia
- For accommodation and travel advice, please click here.
- Price includes: all materials, corset pattern, morning and afternoon refreshments
- Experience: you must have intermediate sewing skills and have previously attended one other Vanyanís corsetry course.
- Small class size: 2-4 attendees
- Payment in full must be received prior to course commencement
- Prior to class you will need to complete some pre-course work. You will be sent a kit with fabric and instructions to sew a corset toile which you will need to bring to class
- We will contact you closer to class commencement so you can select your coutil fabric from the available options.
Corset Pattern Drafting Course: May 13-15th, 2019 (3 days)
ClassesBook your place in this Corset Pattern Drafting Class and learn how to draft your own overbust corset pattern, completely from scratch! You'll learn what measurements to take for accurate corsetry, and then using those measurements draft a pattern. You'll make a toile to test your pattern and learn about corset fit and how and where to apply changes to your toile. After the fitting, you'll learn how to accurately transfer those changes to your pattern. The focus of this class is to learn how to create your own corset patterns from measurements, and fit them beautifully. At the end of this pattern drafting course you'll have a personalised overbust corset pattern to keep and the knowledge of how to do it independently. You'll gain the confidence, knowledge and inspiration to build on your success and make more patterns in different styles on your own. Receive expert guidance from an industry professional in a fun, warm environment. All shapes, sizes and ages welcome!
- Dates: Monday 13th - Wednesday 15th May 2019 (3 days)
- Times: 9:30am - 5:30pm each day (24 hours of tuition)
- Location: Vanyanís studio, Healesville, Victoria, Australia
- For accommodation and travel advice, please click here.
- Price includes: all materials, morning and afternoon refreshments
- Experience: you must already have experience making corsets and have previously attended at least one other Vanyanís corsetry course. The exception to this is if you have quite a bit of experience with working with patterns and pattern drafting.
- Small class size: 2-3 attendees
- Payment in full must be received prior to course commencement
- Depending on the pace at which you work, there may be a small amount of "homework".
Advanced Corsetry Course: May 23-26th, 2019 (4 days)
ClassesBook your place in this Advanced Corsetry Class and learn how to make your own steel-boned genuine underbust corset. The focus of this class is to learn how to work with 'fashion fabrics' as well as a more in-depth look at refining corset fit. At the end of this corsetry course you'll have a custom fitted corset (made with the fashion fabric of your choice) and personalised pattern to keep. You'll gain the confidence, knowledge and inspiration to build on your success and make more corsets in different fabrics on your own. Receive expert guidance from an industry professional in a fun, warm environment. All shapes, sizes and ages welcome!
- Dates: Thursday 23rd - Sunday 26th May 2019 (4 days)
- Times: 9:30am - 6:00pm each day (32 hours of tuition)
- Location: Vanyanís studio, Healesville, Victoria, Australia
- For accommodation and travel advice, please click here.
- Price includes: all materials, corset pattern, morning and afternoon refreshments
- You will need to supply your own 'fashion fabric' and matching thread
- Experience: you must already have experience making corsets and have previously attended at least one other Vanyanís corsetry course.
- Small class size: 2-4 attendees
- Payment in full must be received prior to course commencement
- Prior to class you will need to complete some pre-course work. You will be sent a kit with fabric and instructions to sew a corset toile which you will need to bring to class
Beginner’s Corsetry Course: June 3-5th, 2019 (3 days)
ClassesBook your place in this Beginner's Corsetry Class and learn how to make your own steel-boned genuine underbust corsets. At the end of this corsetry course you'll have a custom fitted black corset and personalised pattern to keep. You'll gain the confidence, knowledge and inspiration to build on your success and make more corsets on your own. Receive expert guidance from an industry professional in a fun, warm environment. All shapes, sizes and ages welcome!
- Dates: Monday 3rd - Wednesday 5th June, 2019 (3 days)
- Times: 9:30am - 6:30pm each day (27 hours of tuition)
- Location: Vanyanís studio, Healesville, Victoria, Australia
- For accommodation and travel advice, please click here.
- Price includes: all materials, corset pattern, morning and afternoon refreshments
- Experience: you must already know how to sew and use a sewing machine (read more)
- Small class size: 2-3 attendees
- Payment in full must be received prior to course commencement
- Prior to class commencement we will contact you for your measurements
Tiny Gold Embroidery Scissors
Sewing SuppliesAt Vanyanís we do a lot of very delicate sewing and for particularly fiddly projects that requires very sharp, tiny scissors. We love these gold embroidery scissors for cutting out lace appliqué, trimming threads and all sorts of fine sewing work. They are lightweight, have a sharp fine point and are the perfect compact size for controlled and precise cutting of detailed work. They are made from stainless steel.
Scissors measure 60mm / 2½" Blade measures 19mm / ¾" Brand: Triumph Made in China.
At Vanyanís we only stock sewing supplies that we use in our atelier and can personally recommend.
Ornate Embroidery Scissors
Sewing SuppliesWho doesn't love ornate embroidery scissors?! As you may have worked out by now, at Vanyanís we are slightly obsessed with all things black and gold, so when a student bought her embroidery scissors to class we had to find out where she got them from so we could have a pair of our own.... and then other students started asking and the next thing we knew we had to get them in due to overwhelming demand! These embroidery scissors are perfect for cutting out lace appliqué, trimming threads and all sorts of fine sewing work. They have a super fine tip and are an excellent sturdy little pair of scissors.
Scissors measure 110mm / 4¼" Blade measures 33mm / 1 ¼" Brand: Xlassé Made in China.
At Vanyanís we only stock sewing supplies that we use in our atelier and can personally recommend.
Clover Open Sided Adjustable Thimble
Sewing SuppliesWe discovered these amazing thimbles a few years ago and now can't manage any hand sewing without them! In our opinion, these Clover Open Sided Adjustable Thimbles are an essential tool for your hand sewing. Because they are open sided, they allow your finger to "breathe" (it's so annoying when your fingers get 'clammy' whilst hand sewing) and if you prefer to keep your fingernails long, these thimbles don't get in the way of that. Using a thimble can help to prevent your hands getting tired when doing a lot of beading or hand sewing (it certainly has made a positive difference to how long we can sit hand sewing). At Vanyanís we only stock sewing supplies that we use in our atelier and can personally recommend.
Available in adjustable sizes 'small' and 'medium. 1 thimble per packet. Made in Japan.
Using quality tools really does make a difference in your productivity and enjoyment of sewing. If you don't already sew with a thimble, set yourself the challenge of learning to work with one as once you've mastered that skill you'll find a it makes hand sewing sew (ha!) much easier. Until we tried these, we'd never enjoyed using a thimble before. It took a couple of sessions to get used to it, but then it became an integral part of our process. Why not give it try and see what a difference these thimbles can make to your work.
Retractable Sewing Measuring Tape
Sewing SuppliesWe're in love with all things black and gold so of course we had to find a measuring tape to suit! This retractable measuring tape is great for keeping around your studio or in your handbag (when out fabric shopping). The tape features metric and imperial measurements and is soft and flexible.
150cm/60" Made in China.