15th century kirtles class

Welcome to our online class!

 Following the success of the first 3 online classes, we are now offering more classes in the 2024!  

 The live classes will focus on demonsttrating the techniques of making and assembling a kirtle suitable for 1400-1490 fashions.   We will look at both the earlier and later variations ( with and without the waist seam; with sleeves or without).

 You will be able to ask questions on the chat during the course, and I will be pausing to check them regularly. There will also be time to ask more questions at the end of the session.

 This is not a "sew along" session -  you don't need to purchase any materials to participate in the class, and you don't need to do any sewing at all during the live session (unless you want to have a little project in the background to work on as you watch - I know I usually do!). 

 The class will be recorded and a link to the recorded session will be sent after the session - so you can access it at any time convenient to you and pause and play for your own private sew-along. The link to the class will be sent on Fruday before the Saturday class. The recording will be available till the end of the year.

 If you purchase the class but cannot attend, the link with the recording will still be sent out to you to watch at your leisure.

 Pattern -  I will be working with my own patterns from the Equestrian Dressmaker book - but we will discuss other options and I will recommend  other commercial patterns too.

 The pdf pattern from the book will be included as well.

 Contents

* Brief outline of the kirtles of the era

* Materials needed: fabrics, tapes, etc.

*  The Pattern and adjustment - mock up, sizing, adjusting shape etc.

* historical vs modern sewing techniques and how to use noth to the best effect

* Cutting out, assembly of the main parts 

* lining options, as needed

*  inserting the sleeves  either long or short)

*  Neck finish and fastening options

*  Hem finish

* wear and care

* Questions

 Once purchased, a link with the meeting will be sent over a day before the event - please make sure you check your junk folder in case it strayed there!

  Please note, the class will only run if there is enough participants enlisted. If the minimum is not reached the class will be cancelled and the order refunded.

  Copyright

 The recording sent to you is for your private use only.  No rights are granted for any distribution, paid or unpaid, use with groups or sharing online - such use will constitute a breach of the copyright and will be followed by a legal action. 

 Please note, the class will only run if the minimum number of attendees is achieved. If there are insufficient numbers, the class will be cancelled and payment refunded.