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    Wellington Advanced Corsetry Course [Date: TBC]

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    Book 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 overall. At the end of this corsetry course you'll have a custom fitted corset (made with the fashion fabric of your choice) and personalised Vanyanís 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 (over 18) welcome!

    • Dates: To be confirmed
    • Times: To be confirmed
    • Location: The Stitchery Limited, 22 Prosser Street Elsdon, Porirua, 5022
    • Price includes: all base materials and pattern required to make your underbust corset
    • You will need to bring your own 'fashion' fabric and lining.
    • Refreshments included: tea, coffee and biscuits
    • Experience: it is preferred that you have already attended at least one other Vanyanís corsetry course, but exceptions can be made for students who already have some experience making corsets.
    • Class size: 4-6 attendees
    • There will be some homework to complete during the weeks between class sessions.
    • After booking your place we will contact you for your measurements so that we can prepare your pre-class 'kit'
    • Prior to class commencement you will need to sew your toile (mock-up) ready for fitting on the first day of class
    • Payment in full must be received prior to course commencement (payment plans available)
    • A current vaccine pass and face mask is required for attendees
    $ 1,295
    $ 1,295
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    Wellington Corset Pattern Drafting: Part 1 [Date: TBC]

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    Book your place in this Corset Pattern Drafting Class (Part One) and learn how to draft your own underbust corset patterns, completely from scratch! Even if you have no previous experience with drafting patterns, you can learn how to make underbust corset patterns using the unique Vanyanís method. The process is broken into easy-to-understand steps, giving you the knowledge to make a pattern from anyone's measurements.

    The focus of this class is to learn how to create your own corset patterns from measurements, and fit them perfectly. You will learn how to take accurate measurements for corsetry and then using those measurements draft a six panel underbust pattern. During the class you will learn how to make a corset toile (mock-up) to test your pattern. We'll share all our best tips, tricks and secrets with you and 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.

    At the end of this pattern drafting course you'll have a personalised underbust corset pattern to keep and the knowledge of how to fit and draft more independently.

    You'll gain the confidence, knowledge and inspiration to build on your success and make more patterns on your own. Receive expert guidance from an industry professional in a fun, warm environment. All shapes, sizes and ages welcome!

    • Dates: To be confirmed
    • Times: To be confirmed
    • Location: The Stitchery Limited, 22 Prosser Street Elsdon, Porirua, 5022
    • Price includes: all materials required to draft and fit your pattern
    • Refreshments included: tea, coffee and biscuits
    • No prior experience required! This class is suitable for complete beginners or those with previous pattern drafting experience
    • Small class size: 4-6 attendees
    • Payment in full must be received prior to course commencement
    • Students will receive a comprehensive class handout with pattern drafting instructions to take home as well as a blank copy of the Vanyanís measurement chart for future use
    $ 695
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    Wellington Corset Pattern Drafting: Part 2 [Date: TBC]

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    Building on your pattern drafting knowledge you gained in Part One, in Corset Pattern Drafting Part Two you will learn how to draft your own overbust corset patterns. The pattern drafting skills you learn in this course can be applied to bridal bodices, couture gowns and corsets.

    Fitting busts can be tricky, but they don't have to be. In this course you'll learn how to shape and support busts of all sizes. We'll share all our best tips and tricks with you so that you can create overbust patterns that fit perfectly, with a beautiful silhouette using the unique Vanyanís pattern drafting method. The process is broken into easy-to-understand steps, giving you the knowledge to make a pattern from anyone's measurements.

    The focus of this class is to learn how to create overbust corset patterns from any measurements and then fit them perfectly. During the class you will learn how to make an overbust corset toile (mock-up) to test your pattern. We'll share all our best bust fitting secrets with you and show you how and where to apply changes to your toile. After the fitting, you'll learn how to accurately transfer those changes to your pattern.

    At the end of this pattern drafting course you'll have a personalized overbust corset pattern to keep and the confidence and knowledge of how to fit and draft more patterns independently.

    Receive expert guidance from an industry professional in a fun, warm environment. All shapes, sizes and ages welcome!

    • Dates: To be confirmed
    • Times: To be confirmed
    • Location: The Stitchery Limited, 22 Prosser Street Elsdon, Porirua, 5022
    • Price includes: all materials required to draft and fit your overbust corset
    • Refreshments included: tea, coffee and biscuits
    • Experience: you must have previously attended Vanyanís Corset Pattern Drafting Part One or have extensive pattern drafting experience
    • Small class size: 4-6 attendees
    • Payment in full must be received prior to course commencement
    • Students will receive a comprehensive class handout with pattern drafting instructions to take home as well as a blank copy of the Vanyanís measurement chart for future use.
    $ 695