For those interested in attending a class, I have a French Jacket Class available from Monday, April 27 through Sunday May 3, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
What’s different about this class? I’ve found that fitting and adjusting a mockup jacket that students bring to class often takes a couple of days; time that could be spent working on your jacket. For this class, you’ll supply me with a detailed body measurement chart from which I’ll draft your custom pattern and stitch a mockup jacket. I’ll make any fit adjustments and you can proceed to cutting and sewing your jacket.
I have also developed a method which eliminates the pattern mismatch along the princess seams, especially noticeable on the front for curvier figures. You’ll learn how to eliminate this break in the horizontal pattern of the fabric.
We’ll also explore style options such as stand collar, zipper closure, buttons, V-neck and more. If you would like to create a coordinating trim, bring yarns plus extra fabric from which we’ll pull fibers and create perfectly matching trim. Additional details will be sent prior to class.
For information and registration: https://cloning-couture.com/products/french-jacket-class
Class limited to 10 students.
Monday, May 4 through Saturday May, 9 there will be an additional class during which you can pick your project. Choices are: Create a Custom Dressform, Draft a personal master pattern with variations, Make a Garment of your choice, maybe use an unfamiliar fabric or technique. You are also welcome to make or complete a French jacket. I’ve found many students have one or more unfinished jackets lurking in the closet and would love some help finishing.
Limited to 10 students.
Registration for this option: https://cloning-couture.com/products/couture-sewing-class
I’ve also received many requests for the recordings of two trim classes held this past June. The Basic Class covers the crochet techniques you’ll use when creating my versions of custom trims.
Basic Class: https://cloning-couture.com/products/create-custom-trims-class-tuesday-march-21-2023-5-7-00-pm-est
For those who have taken my Basic Class or are experienced with crochet, here’s the Advanced Class: https://cloning-couture.com/products/copy-of-create-custom-trims-class-tuesday-march-21-2023-5-7-00-pm-est
