Guipure Lace Skirt

Guipure lace is a gorgeous fabric that lends itself well to a fitted skirt pattern. It is constructed in such a way that each part of the lace motif has a corded border, which means that you can piece it together using applique techniques and barely see where the lace has been joined. 

 
 
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SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED

This class is open to everyone including home sewers and as part of the Professional Program.

CLASSES & COST

All Day: 77 hours tuition | $1,869
Morning/Afternoon: 38.5 hours tuition | $999
Evening /33 hours tuition | $875
Save $129 when you book whole day classes

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bOOKINGS

All classes are held in our studio in Pymble, NSW, Australia. This Advanced Sewing class may be booked online.

 
 

CAFA 2025 TERM DATES

Term 1: 20 January - 5 April 2025
Term 2: 14 April - 28 June 2025
Term 3: 7 July - 20 September 2025
Term 4: 29 September - 13 December 2025

guipure lace skirt course details

Students bring a straight skirt calico test garment (a toile) to class made from a commercial pattern. The toile is fitted and the pattern adapted for use with a lace overlay. The skirt layout is planned, the skirt is cut and sewn using couture techniques which may include interlining and applique techniques.

Students may also draft a personalised straight skirt pattern in class, but should allow more time than one term to finish the skirt. Students may progress to sew and apply lace overlay to a cameo top and/or evening jacket to match the skirt after they have completed the skirt course.

What You'll Learn

  • Receive a personal fitting of the skirt toile by our experienced teachers and refine the pattern for a personal fit

  • Assess the lace and backing fabrics and plan the layout, cutting and sewing of the skirt, interlinings, linings and lace

  • Plan the vent or kick pleat (if applicable)

  • Mark your fabrics and cut out skirt

  • Underline your skirt (if required)

  • Complete a hand-picked zip

  • Prepare the lace and sew the skirt, sewing and appliqueing the lace overlay.

Course Materials

On enrolment, students receive information concerning suitable patterns, appropriate guipure lace (and where to buy it), as well as backing and lining materials.

CAFA 2021 TERM DATES

Term 1: 24 January to 10 April, 2021
Term 2: 18 April to 3 July 2021
Term 3: 11 July to 25 September 2021
Term 4: 3 October to 18 December 2021

More Information

Please feel free to email or call us on 02 9449 1450 and we'd be happy to provide more information or tailor a program for you.

 

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