Couture Fashion Course in London

Couture Fashion Course in London

We're starting out next Couture Fashion Classes in May, with couturier and bridal specialist Vlasta Collu.

Stage 1 will cover a range of hand and machine sewing techniques, garment finishes and details that are suitable for use on eveningwear, bridal wear and lingerie. This is a great garment construction course for fashion design and for those looking to advance into couture techniques. If you don't already have existing sewing skills, check out our Learn To Sew Classes.

Stage 2 is all about creating a boned bodice. You will construct a Boned Bodice in a fabric of your own choice using couture sewing techniques, and learn how to fit the bodice, apply the boning and how to finish with either a zip of with loops and lacing. The techniques learned can be applied to evening wear or bridal wear.

If you would like to embellish your bodice then you can bring to the Couture Sewing Techniques Stage 3 Embellishments course to work on. This course covers creating a range of finishes and embellishments suitable for evening wear, bridal wear and lingerie. Techniques covered will include such fun things as:

Lace inserts

Lace overlay

Lace trims

Making bows

Ribbon trims

Rosettes

Silk flowers

Embroidery

Beadwork

 See more info on our website here!