Have you noticed that an elegant sheath dress is a treasured part of the curated wardrobe for many women?
A sheath dress can be defined as a well-fitted dress, that has no waist seam and skims the body to give an elegant, classic look. This garment easily transitions from day to night with the addition of jewelry or scarf and a pair of pumps. The combinations possible give an endless variety of looks and can easily be adapted to your particular style.
The shirt waist dress is very popular at present and like the sheath dress requires careful fitting. There is more to the cocktail dress than the ‘little black dress’! And the special occasion dress needs careful planning and construction. A basic fitted sheath dress toile can be personalized with a variety of details to create a shirt waist dress, cocktail or special occasion dress.
Join this class as we discuss the 3 elements that distinguish the stylish from the ordinary. We will begin with a well-fitted toile and Helen will be on hand to guide you through each step of creating your one of a kind dress with lots of couture techniques. Fabric of your choice.
Teacher: Helen Haughey
Date: April 12th, 13th, 14th & 15th
Time: 10-5pm
Skill Level: advanced
Workshop limit: 12 people
Helen has been sewing since aged ten, taught initially by her mother who had exacting standards. While transitioning to using couture techniques Helen sewed her eldest daughter’s wedding dress. In 2012 she completed her Master of Sewing and Design Professional certification. For 10 years Helen had a custom sewing business but since moving to Florida she has concentrated on sewing instruction classes both at her studio in Vero Beach, Florida and at different venues nationwide. This past year she taught in Orlando, Chattanooga and Raleigh. Helen has been a member of the Association of Sewing & Design Professionals since 2007 and has served the association in a number of different roles. Helen hosts an annual Fashion Experience to Italy where participants see and hear how art and other influences impact fashion both past and present.