In conjunction with the Frist Art Museum’s exhibit, Lee Alexander McQueen and Ann Ray: Rendez-vous, we will be making a couture garment. This multi-day class will first meet at Textile Fabrics so each student can get a personal fitting of a garment of their choice. We will then travel to the Frist Art Museum on Thursday evening for a tour of the exhibit. Prior to the class, students will be provided detailed instructions for constructing a muslin for any garment they choose. Each student will get a personal fitting, and have one-on-one time with the instructor to discuss how to make the garment uniquely their own. You will learn what makes a garment couture and how you can easily incorporate these techniques into your sewing repertoire.

Inspired by Alexander McQueen, you may want to incorporate an exaggerated sleeve, peplum, embellishment, and/or use a plaid or lace fabric. The options are endless. Haute couture methods for preparing and marking the fabric, cutting and sewing, closures, and seam finishes will be discussed. You may not complete your garment in 2 1/2 days, but the instructor will provide detailed instructions on how to finish it at home. Class is $325 and limited to 5 students.

Schedule:

Thursday, 1:00 Meet at Textile Fabrics to begin fittings and to plan project

Thursday 5:00: Meet at the Frist to tour the exhibit (ticket price not included in tuition)

Friday, 10:30 – 5:00: Fit muslin, discuss design, fabric and how to execute. Tutorials on haute couture techniques. Cut fabric and prepare pieces for construction. Begin construction.

Saturday, 10:30 -5:00: Continue working on garment. Instructions for each student on how to finish their project will be provided.

Register here for August 15-17 class: