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Advanced Corset Making Class

Advanced Corset Making Class. Learn the art of corset making for less than the cost of a custom made corset! Thursday, May 28, 2009 – Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 6:30 PM- 9:30 PM This course covers all aspects of making a high quality corset from initial design, to pattern making, sewing and finishing. The classes focus on advanced techniques for building traditionally constructed custom corsets. At the end of the course you will have sewn your own corset made to fit your personal measurements. The style of corset being taught is a 19th century Victorian hourglass. The construction is medium to heavy making the end product appropriate for tight lacing, however, students can modify the information they take from the course to produce lighter garments. People interested in theatrical costumes, historical re-enactments, tight lacing and high fashion will all benefit from the material taught in this course. 8 week course 20 hours of instruction Classes are held Thursday nights from 6:30-9:30pm The total cost of the course is $375 GST = $393.75.   This …

[FAT] – Toronto Alternative Arts & Fashion Week 2009

[FAT] – Toronto Alternative Arts & Fashion Week 2009 When people talk about inventive, pioneering and contemporary events where the latest innovators in fashion, art and music can break into the scene, they talk about |FAT| – Toronto Alternative Arts & Fashion Week. This multifaceted annual event showcases 200 of the most original fashion designers, visual artists, musicians, performers and dancers across the country and beyond. In April 2009 over 5,000 people across 4 explosive days and nights will come together to connect, create and experience the next big thing. For ticket info and to get inspired, visit www.getfat.ca The Fermenting Cellar The Distillery District 55 Mill Street E. Building 6 Toronto Date: April 21-24, 2009, 6pm – 1am every night Price: tickets $20 at select locations, $25 at the door image: JENNIFER ALLISON – Walking Tall getfat.ca