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Master Seamstress II Certificate Program
Fall 2012-Spring 2013
The Master Seamstress II Program is open to all students who wish to take 8-week, non-credit elective courses. Anyone may take a course(s) without working towards a certificate. In order to receive a certificate, participants must have completed the Master Seamstress I Certificate Program and must complete any three of the non-credit courses listed below and all other assigned projects.
For registration or payment information please call Annie Tella 401-277-5050 or email atella@uri.edu.
Class size is limited to 12 students and is filled on a first-come-first-served basis.Class fees are due in full upon registration and do not include project materials. No refund will be given for cancellation unless the position in class can be filled. Because this is a non-credit certificate program, financial aid is not available. A $25 non-refundable registration fee is included in the course fee.
All seamstress classes meet at The Greenwich Club, 5426 Post Road, East Greenwich, RI.
| These 8-week course offerings rotate by semester each year. Listed below are the offerings for the 2012-2013 academic year. |
Fall 2012 Offerings
NEW!! Wearable Quilt Designs ($236)
The various quilting techniques
such as crazy quilt, Bargello, stained glass, and more,
lend themselves to making some unique clothing. You will be making
sample pieces of the various techniques. Once you’ve seen samples
of garments, and work with the various techniques, you can decide
which one, or ones, you want to incorporate into a piece of clothing,
or embellish a ready-to-wear piece.
Monday 7-10pm (9/17—11/19) no class 10/8,
11/12
Sheila Vargas
Little Black Dress ($236)
Most of
us talk about “The
Little Black Dress” so why not make one that flatters and fits
well. Find the silhouette that best suits your body
and create the dress of your choice. We will accessorize
to complete the look and even discover ways to add
versatility to it.
Thursdays 9-Noon (9/27—11/15)
Jane Headley
Fabric Flowers ($236)
You will create
flowers by following directions from patterns that
range from a 1926 millinery flower pattern to those
that are currently available today. You will learn
the process, techniques, and use of materials by making
at least 8 different flowers ranging in use for embellishment
of formal/bridal wear as well as projects that may
be used for decoration of casual clothing, purses, home décor,
etc.
Thursdays 7-10PM (9/27—11/29)
no class 10/25, 11/22
Evie Moder
Jeans ($236)
Create
customized jeans using “J
Stern Design” commercial patterns for misses & women’s
sizes. Make a great fitting pair no matter what figure
type you are. Learn the tricks of the trade to get
professional results with topstitching, pocket styles,
fly fronts, and waistbands. You will also get expert
advice on embroidery details.
Fridays 9-2PM (9/21,
10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16)
Jennifer Stern Hasemann
Contemporary
Tailoring ($236)
Students will make a tailored jacket
or coat using time saving methods and materials. The
emphasis will be on fusible techniques for under linings, interfacings,
and tapings. The linings will be sewn in by machine. Fabric for garment
is not limited to woolens.
Saturdays 10am—1pm
(9/15—11/17) no class 10/6, 11/10
Mabel Wagner
Winter 2013 Offerings
Wonderful Knits ($236)
Learn to create a versatile wardrobe using
the latest knits. This course will cover how to choose
quality fabrics and patterns selected for knits. Discover
the techniques that will give professional results
in a wardrobe designed around a few key pieces. Most work will be
done on conventional sewing machines, although the use of sergers
will be covered.
Mondays 9-Noon (1/7—3/4)
no class 2/18
Heather Lee
Couture Collection ($236)
Corsets, boning, underlining, support fabrics, waist
stays are all part of a good foundation. You will start
with a form fitting corset foundation to build onto
and end with an evening ensemble. Getting the “know-how” while
selecting and working with fabulous fabrics. Couture
Collection is essential for special occasion designs.
Mondays 7-10PM (1/7—3/4)
no class 2/18
Diane Martin
“Make It” Work ($236)
Prerequisite—MSII
Advanced Patternmaking or Form/Draping
It is more
about patternmaking, draping and measurements. It
is whatever it takes to make an ensemble work for
you including selecting a pattern and fabric. Learn more about working
with a dress form and the drape of the fabric, and how to apply your
measurements for a better fit.
Wednesdays 9-Noon (1/9—3/6) no
class 2/20
Diane Martin
Couture Details ($236)
It’s the details
that make a difference. You will explore the high quality designer’s
techniques that will bring your clothing to the next
level to give them a professional look from ordinary
to couture. The project will be to create a notebook of samples and
how to apply them into your designs.
Thursdays 9-Noon (1/10—3/7) no class 2/21
Jane Headley
Pants Drafting ($236)
With just a few measurements you
will learn to draft a basic pants pattern for any ‘body.’ You
will also learn about pant fitting and draping plus
create different pant style patterns and get tips on
constructing a pair of pants.
Thursdays 7-10PM (1/10—3/21)
no class 2/21
Diane Martin
Spring 2013
Chanel Jacket $236
The Chanel Jacket is a classic that has
endured the test of time. This class will begin by
fitting a shoulder princess muslin with a 2-3 piece
sleeve pattern. The jacket will be sewn in a boucle fabric using
various couture techniques, embellishments and a weight chain will
be added to complete your own “Little
French Jacket.”
Tuesdays 7-10PM (3/12—5/14) no class
4/2, 5/7
Jane Headley
Serger – The Basics and More ($236)
This class will focus on basic and advanced stitch
techniques used in garment construction. You will
become knowledge-able about your own serger and appreciative of
its usefulness in replicating many ready to wear clothes. You will
have the opportunity to construct a minimum of two garments and
create a stitch catalogue. Serger competence is not required. This
class is ideal for a beginner. A 4 (or more) thread serger is required.
Thursdays 9-Noon (3/21—5/16)
no class 4/25
Nancy Hoell
Form/Draping ($236*)
*Additional fee of $150 for body form (payable to Instructor)
Students will be body casted, and then your body
mold will be filled with polyurethane foam. After just
three classes, you will have an accurate form of your figure and posture.
Draping techniques will be taught and practiced in class with muslin,
as well as tissue fitting patterns to the finished form.
Thursdays
7-10PM (3/21—5/16)
no class 5/18
Diane Martin
Intimate Apparel
($236)
Learn techniques used to create basic intimate
apparel. Students will make a pair of panties, a knit
camisole with built-in shelf bra and a basic bra. Kits
with fabrics, elastics and findings will be available
for purchase. Focus will be on techniques, fit can
be addressed as class time and skill level allow.
Saturdays
9—2PM
(3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4)
Loreen Robbins
FALL 2012
| New!! Wearable Quilt Designs Mondays 7-10pm |
$236 |
| Little Black Dress Thursdays 9-Noon |
$236 |
| Fabric Flowers Thursdays 7-10PM |
$236 |
| Jeans Fridays 9-2PM |
$236 |
| Contemporary Tailoring Saturdays 10-1PM |
$236 |
WINTER 2013
| Wonderful Knits Mondays 9-Noon |
$236 |
| Couture Collection Mondays 7-10pm |
$236 |
| “Make It” Work Wednesdays 9-Noon |
$236 |
| Couture Details Thursdays 9-Noon |
$236 |
| Pants Drafting Thursdays 7-10PM |
$236 |
SPRING 2013
| Chanel Jacket Tuesdays 7-10pm |
$236 |
| Serger—The Basics & More Thursdays 9-Noon |
$236 |
| Form/Draping Thursdays 7-10PM |
$236* *additional fee of $150 for body form |
| Intimate Apparel Saturdays 9-2pm |
$236 |
Registration Questions?
If you have questions
concerning registration or payment information, please
call:
Annie Tella: Office of Special Programs, 401-277-5050 or
E-mail Annie: atella@uri.edu.
Payment
may be made by check, money order or credit card.
Unfortunately,
we do not offer a payment plan or tuition waiver for these
non-credit courses.
Course Content/Skill Level Questions?
If you are
not certain if you have enough experience
or have detailed
questions regarding one of our programs, please feel free
to contact:
Diane Martin, Program Coordinator 401-762-0960 or
E-mail Diane at: dma426@aol.com
Class size is limited to 12 students and is filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
Directions to Greenwich Club:
From the South: Take 95 North to exit 8A (Rt.2 Warwick/East Greenwich.) Stay on Rt. 2, go to the traffic light at the Showcase Cinema, take a left onto Division Street (Rt. 401), follow to second traffic light, take right onto Post Road/Rt. 1. The Greenwich Club, 5426 Post Road is on your left.
From the North: Take 95 South to Exit 9 (Rt. 4 South). Take the first exit which will bring you to Rt. 401 (E. Greenwich/Division St.). At the end of the exit ramp facing straight, take a right turn onto Division Street. Continue to follow above directions once on Division Street.
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The Greenwich Club is the location for the RI Sewing Network which is a group of sewing enthusiasts who meet six times a year and also plan a trip to NY’s garment/fabric district. Anyone interested in a membership in the network can contact Sheila Vargas 401-253-3388 for more information