Wellington Beginner’s Corsetry Course: 7, 14 & 21 of November 2020
$ 795
Book your place in this Beginner’s Corsetry Class and learn how to make your own steel-boned genuine underbust corset. At the end of this corsetry course you’ll have a custom fitted black corset and personalised Vanyanís 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 (over 18) welcome!
- Dates: Saturday’s 7th, 14th & 21st of November 2020 (3 days)
- Times: 10am – 5pm each day (21 hours of class tuition)
- Location: Nancy’s Stitch Studio,
261 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand - Price includes: all materials and pattern required to make your underbust corset
- Refreshments included: tea, coffee and biscuits
- Experience: you must already know how to sew and use a sewing machine (read more)
- Class size: 3-6 attendees
- There will be some homework to complete during the weeks between class sessions.
- Payment in full must be received prior to course commencement (payment plans available)
- Prior to class commencement we will contact you for your measurements
- For information about class bookings and Covid-19, click here.
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Ebonique Lace and Satin Skirt with Pockets
Ready to Wear, SkirtsIMPORTANT: All sales are final on clearance items (no returns or refunds).
At Vanyanís, we believe that elegance goes hand in hand with comfort and utility. This is why our decadent satin skirt has two generously deep hidden pockets - freeing you of the need for a clutch should you choose.
Featuring an exquisite panel of Leavers Lace over a burgundy satin panel, this skirt is the height of luxury and we've loved bringing a couture feel to this garment. The skirt is fully lined in cupro (a hypoallergenic, anti-static fabric made from the silky fibres of the cotton plant) which feels incredibly soft against your skin. The featured lace is a match to our Sweetheart Tops.
The skirt is cleverly cut to accentuate your waist and hips, without adding 'bulk' at the front. The luxurious black satin is gathered at the back and sides, joining the flat front. The hemline is generous and you instantly want to swish about when you wear it. Why not wear a petticoat underneath for a vintage feel?
As Coco Chanel once said, "Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance".
(To ensure the long life of this garment, please see the ‘Fabric & Care’ tab below for all care instructions.)
Vanyanís Gold Corset Pendant
JewelleryPlease note: This pendant is currently being made by our jeweller. Orders will ship on Tuesday 4th of September. Back orders will ship on Monday 24th of September. Introductory price of $97 (RRP$115) ends 4-Sep-18. For corset lovers everywhere! With this delightful gold pendant you can wear part of a corset every day. It's your very own little token to symbolize your love of corsets that you can wear anytime, in any occasion whether to work or a special event. This unique pendant is made from one of our original Gold Engraved Corset Busk loops, that has been handcrafted in Melbourne and transformed into an elegant pendant.
The gold-plated loop has been expertly engraved with a two-tone antique black laurel design (reminiscent of Victorian corset details) and then transformed into a pendant (complete with 9ct gold loop) by a talented jeweller in the Yarra Valley. The pendant is sold without a chain so that the wearer has full control over how they wear this little delicacy - whether that's on a soft satin ribbon, on your favourite chain, on a charm bracelet or even added to an existing necklace or garment, the choice is yours with this lovely corset pendant.
It is beautifully presented in a black jewellery box, making it the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one. Make every day a luxury, with a Vanyanís Gold Corset Pendant.
Wellington Overbust Corsetry Course: 1, 8, 15, 22 November 2020
ClassesBook your place in this Overbust Corsetry Course and learn how to make your own steel-boned genuine overbust corset. The focus of this class is 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 a single layer of coutil and fully lined) and personalised Vanyanís 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 in Wellington, New Zealand. All shapes, sizes and ages welcome!
- Dates: Sunday's 1, 8, 15, 22 November 2020 (4 days)
- Times: 10am – 5pm each day (26 hours of tuition)
- Location: Nancy’s Stitch Studio, 261 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
- Price includes: materials and pattern required to make your overbust corset (you will need to bring your own cotton lining)
- Refreshments included: tea, coffee and biscuits
- Experience: you must intermediate to advanced sewing skills or have previously attended one other Vanyanís corsetry course
- Small class size: 3-6 attendees
- Payment in full must be received prior to course commencement
- We will contact you closer to class commencement so you can select your coutil fabric from the available options
- There will be some homework to complete during the weeks between class sessions.
- Bookings close on 25-September-2020
- For information about class bookings and Covid-19, click here.
Wellington Corset Pattern Drafting Part 1: June 28th & July 5th, 2020
ClassesBook 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: Sunday's 28th June & 5th July 2020 (2 days)
- Times: 10am - 5pm each day (14 hours of class)
- Location: Nancy's Stitch Studio, 261 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
- 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 class handout with pattern drafting instructions to take home as well as a blank copy of the Vanyanís measurement chart for future use.
- For information about class bookings and Covid-19, click here.