I'm SOOOOO EXCITED!!! And do you know what I do when I get excited? I GIVE AWAY stuff!!!! Yes I'm giving away 3 sets of my DVD's. That's right, 3 lucky winners will get a set of my Ladies Tailored Pant DVD & my 2 disc Basic Alterations DVD. These are 2 EXCELLENT resources that I'm constantly getting positive reviews/feedbacks on. Both contain industry standard methods that most sewers aren't privy to that yield exceptional results!!! For the next 3 weeks I'll announce a winner each week. See below for details on how to enter!!!
Well do you want to know why I'm so excited. Well I've teamed up with the wonderful folks at Burdastyle.com to bring a Master Tailoring Course to the masses!!! This course will be HUGE, HUGE, HUGE and will cover a full spectrum of sewn garments. I'll teach you my leading & masterful tailoring techniques that I apply to pants, shirts, skirt, jackets & coats.
And on top of that you'll have the opportunity to watch me cut & sew a coat together from START TO FINISH. There's no more guessing on how the best tailoring techniques are done. You'll see it all here!!!! With detailed videos, worksheets, etc you'll have all you need to start putting these techniques to work for you in your garment making. So many of you have wanted to attend my my premier 3 day Workshops which cost $565 and that doesn't include travel, meals & lodging for those visiting from out of town. I'm excited to offer you this alternative for $139 which brings you my superb instruction but in a way that economically friendly to you!!! You can find the course
HERE or copy & paste this address https://burdau.thoughtindustries.com/courses/the-master-fit-advanced-tailoring-course
Here's the FULL course outline---you're getting some great info:
Session 1 Introduction
to Master Tailoring Techniques
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Introduction
to tailoring and fitting.
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Specialized
tools and supplies used by tailors
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How
tailors create/correct/change patterns to ensure best results
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Common
tailoring practices
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Learn
how tailors take measurements
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Transferring
measurements to a variety of garment types to correct fit (Pants, skirt,
jacket, etc.)
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Assignment: TBA
Session 2 – Skirt
Master Tailoring Techniques
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Setting
in a variety of zipper types with fly facings.
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Set
in tailored waistband with and without banroll.
•
How
to sew tab extension waistband on skirt
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Set
in a fan pleat
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Create
a regular pleat with mitered corner
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Professional
attach lining to skirt with vents
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Assignment: TBA
Session 3 – Pants
Master Tailoring Techniques
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Set
tailored fly in both men and women’s pants.
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Create
and install a quarter top pocket with appropriate facing and pocket bag
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Create
and install a slanted pocket with appropriate facing and pocket bag
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Create
“ Waistband Curtain” for Men’s tailored pants. This is seen in HIGH end pants
•
How
to make a 2 piece waistband and “Waistband Inlet” to add to pants to aid in
fitting & alterations in both men and women.
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Assignment: TBA
Session 4 – Collared
Shirts Master Tailoring Techniques
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Centering
the stand and collar to achieve even results
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Properly
measuring stand and collar and learn to make them compatible
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Properly
measure neckline and convert measurements to pattern to get good fit
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Proper
button placement
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Connecting
yoke to the shoulder seam with one row of stitching (not the 2 step method)
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Assignment: TBA
Session 5 – Jacket
& Coats Master Tailoring Techniques
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Convert
a standard collar into a “2 piece” collar for better roll.
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Create
lining “from scratch” with correct ease & pleating
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Construct
a tailored 2 piece sleeve with mitered vents
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Building
the perfect shoulder structure
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How
to correctly make changes to a sleeve pattern to flawlessly sew in a sleeve
•
Padstitching
collar & lapel
•
Tacking
to secure coat or jacket
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Important
handstitches (ie. felling stitch, etc)
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Sizing
and pocket rules
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Coat
Framing: Learn the correct application of interfacing
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Assignment: TBA
Session 6 – Construction
of a Coat Part from Start to Finish
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Coat Pattern alterations
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Implementing timesaving fabric prep
techniques
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Coat Layout and cutting techniques.
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Coat Framing: Demonstrating the correct
application of interfacing
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Creating a Lining Pattern “from scratch”
with the correct ease
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Sewing Coat: Pockets, Collar & Body
of the Coat
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Sewing Coat: Sewing in the sleeves, Shoulder
pads, etc.
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Attaching Lining
•
turning up sleeves
•
tacking the coat
•
buttons,
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Assignment: No assignment---you get to observe the process!!!
How it Works: The entire course is chalk full of in-depth content just like this.It will run 6 weeks and you'll get a series of lessons every week that's full of videos and handouts. You'll be given an assignment that will be graded by Gentleman Jim and you'll be able to ask him any questions about it and discuss with fellow students!!! Just like it's done in the classroom or at his sewing workshops!!! By signing up for this course now you'll have the benefit of having it for 3 months---more than enough time to watch the videos, go through the materials and soak in the knowledge!!! This small investment will change your sewing drastically! Learn my methods of 53 years in this course! I promise you won't be disappointed!!! Again, you can find the course
HERE or copy & paste this address https://burdau.thoughtindustries.com/courses/the-master-fit-advanced-tailoring-course
OK, now on to the 6 DVD Giveaway Rules---they are Simple!!!
1. Leave a comment at the end of this blogpost
2. Spread the news on Facebook by copy & pasting the following message.
Copy & Paste this message on Facebook:
Check it out! Master Tailor Gentleman Jim is giving away 6 DVD's to celebrate his new Master Tailoring Course with Burdastyle. With this course learn master tailoring methods that will drastically upgrade your sewing and have you sewing like a tailor in no time! Visit his link here for more details http://finetailoringbyjim.blogspot.com/2014/11/6-dvd-giveaway-burdastyle-master.html
It's that EASY!!!! I'll pick a winner each Friday from the "Comment section" on the following dates: Nov 7th, Nov 14th, & Nov 21st. Hope you're a lucky winner!!!! And don't forget to sign up for my Master Tailoring Class. I want to see you there! If you're committed to sewing better this will definitely launch you there!!!
