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x 3 Day weekend with Kenneth D. King in Tacoma




Enjoy a 3 day weekend constructing a pair of jeans with the Master of Jean construction, Kenneth D. King and learn some of his best techniques from Cool Tricks takes Manhattan.  Well known for his online class at www.craftys.com "Jean-ius", you will get hands-on help making your first pair of many to come in this weekend class.

You will need to start the class with a well fitted trouser/pant pattern.  Kenneth will show you how to add a yoke, pockets, waistband and alter the pattern to fit like jeans.  If you do not have such a pattern, consider taking Draft a Custom Trouser/Pant Pattern Nov. 12 & 13 with Kenneth.  For more information.

Cool Tricks Takes Manhattan is Kenneth latest CD book on garment techniques.  This CD book is over 230 pages, and is divided up into three sections: Tips, techniques, and Drafting & Construction details.  Once registered for this class you will be sent a questionaire to fill out selecting your top techniques you wish to learn.

Tips:

  1. Improved Seam Roll
  2. Sewing with the bobbin thread
  3. A new scarf edge
  4. Sewing inside curves to outside curves
  5. Cutting loosely-woven fabrics
  6. Boning from the hardware store
  7. Recycling/Upcycling a jacket
  8. Restyling worn coat edges

 

Techniques:

  1. Working with lame’ fabrics
  2. Staying necklines and armholes
  3. Staying curves with crossgrain muslin
  4. Inside miter for Hong Kong binding
  5. Bias binding to finish armholes and hems
  6. Lapped seams on a sweater
  7. Seams in bulk fabrics
  8. Double cloth patch pocket
  9. Double welt pocket for felted wool or leather

 

Drafting and construction details:

  1. Moving fare in a skirt
  2. Skirt fly front/pocket stay
  3. Surgeons; cuff
  4. Cut-on gusset-Norfolk jacket
  5. The action back jacket
  6. The loden coat
  7. Flange yoke detail
  8. The hybrid lapel facing
  9. The stand-away collar

A $45 kit fee will be collected at the workshop.

The CD book may be purchased on line for  $25.95.

Registration deadline: December 18, 2016.
Skill Level:
beginner
Skill Details:
Advanced beginner
Requirements:
A pre-fitted trouser/pant pattern, sewing machine, sewing tools.
Instructor Name:
Kenneth D
Instructor Bio:
Kenneth D. King

x 3 Day weekend with Kenneth D. King in Tacoma

Cost:
$ 570.00
includes lunch, coffee, water and refreshments