HISTORICAL SEWING
THE ULTIMATE
REGENCY GOWN
COURSE
Do you love Jane Austen? Are you a Bridgerton fan? Then catapult yourself back to 1813!
In this 10 week course, go from feeling overwhelmed and intimidated to confident and accomplished as you create your very own Regency Gown Ensemble!
SIGN UP NOWCourse starts July 19, 2021!
BEFORE I TELL YOU ABOUT THIS AMAZING COURSE...
Let's talk about whom this course is really for. Starting out in historical sewing can be very confusing.
This course is for you if you experience any of the following:
I have trouble deciding on what materials and fabrics to use.
I feel overwhelmed with
following patterns.
I feel intimidated by historical sewing.
I AM HERE TO HELP YOU CHANGE ALL THAT!
By the end of this course you will have learned how to:
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Select and work with fabrics.
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Read and alter patterns.
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Understand Regency Era Fashion.
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Sew basic stitches by hand or machine.
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Create a complete Regency Ensemble, including shift, corset, petticoat and gown.
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Eliminate project overload with a clear and concise framework
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Manage time to complete your project.
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Celebrate your sewing successes.
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Conquer feelings of intimidation and overwhelm.
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And feel confident and accomplished!
What's Included
The Ultimate Regency Gown Course includes 10 Content Modules and one Welcome Module
Welcome Module:
Course Outline & Objectives Supplies & Materials Lists Getting Organized Intro to Facebook Group & Zoom Meetings How to choose fabrics
Basics of Historical Sewing:
Overview of the Regency Era Basic hand & machine stitches Taking accurate measurements Using a dress form The toile (mock-up)
The Regency Shift:
History of the shift Pattern & fabric prep Creating & adjusting the toile Making & finishing the shift
The Regency Corset - Part 1
History of the corset up to 1820 Pattern & fabric prep Creating & adjusting the first toile
The Regency Corset - Part 2
Creating & adjusting the second toile Fine-tuning the fit Pattern adjustments Prepping for the corset
The Regency Corset - Part 3
Corset construction Working with the boning channels Finishing techniques
The Regency Petticoat
History of the petticoat Pattern & fabric prep Creating the toile & making adjustments Making the petticoat
The Regency Gown - Part 1
History of the Regency Gown Re-taking measurements Pattern & fabric prep Creating the toile & making adjustments Sleeves
The Regency Gown - Part 2
Additional pattern adjustments Remaking the toile if needed Begin gown construction
The Regency Gown - Part 3
History of Regency Fashion Accessories Gown construction, continued Embellishments
Regency Wrap-Up!
Final gown finishes Documentation of your successes Looking to the future
BONUS: Costume Tea Party - Sunday, September 26, 2021
Join us for a Regency-themed Virtual Tea party and Show of Your Work Fun activities with surprises
ADDITIONAL FREE BONUSES!
PDF Project Planner - a $45 Value!
Pantalette Pattern - an $18 value!
Step by Step
No more feeling overwhelmed by a project! Each module provides clear & concise directions
Videos & Workbooks
We know each person learns differently, so we supply you with a variety of options!
Live Zoom Meetings
Weekly Zoom meetings give you the chance to connect with others and get help with your challenges
Supportive Community
Be with people who are all working on the same project as you in a private Facebook group
Ready to create your regency gown?
SIGN UP NOWTHREE WAYS TO PAY!
FOUNDING MEMBERS SPECIAL OFFER
Pay in Full NOW and receive a FREE reticule pattern!
The pattern will be available during the course.
PAY IN FULL
$695
INCLUDE
BONUS
PATTERN
This option divides the course fee into two equal payments of $350 each.
First payment due now, then the balance due in one month from now.
TWO
PAYMENT
OF
$350
EACH
This option divides the course fee into three equal payments of $232 each.
First payment due now, then billed monthly
THREE
PAYMENT
OF
$232
EACH
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ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Kelly Mann is a Costume Designer (MFA) and Fashion Historian specializing in 18th, 19th and early 20th century historical fashions. She has recently finished her MLitt in Dress & Textiles History at the University of Glasgow, graduating with Distinction. Her dissertation focused on The Representation of Dress in David Copperfield
She is also a visual artist and photographer whose work has appeared in Early American Life and New Hampshire Home Magazine. She is passionate about art, history, literature and historical fashion. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and three toy poodles.
My goal is to champion my students as they learn the history and the practice of historical sewing.
- Kelly
OUR COURSE PHILOSOPHY
We are on a mission to transform how fashion history & historical sewing is taught, through compassionate education, clear & concise frameworks, and a supportive community that values progress over perfection to create pieces that are not only beautiful but deeply meaningful and that explore all sides of fashion in order to ignite a generation of confident creatives who break the industry’s tradition while maintaining its integrity
Still thinking about it?
When you enroll during this special limited offer, you’ll get:
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Ten Modules of Fashion History and Sewing Instruction
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A Complete, Step-by-Step Framework for Creating the Ensemble
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Detailed PDFs for techniques and resources
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Access to the course for one full year
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PDF Project Planner & Pantalette Pattern
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Weekly Zoom meetings and a private Facebook group
