Conference Classes & Instructors

Master Classes

Lace Manipulation: The Couture Bodice with Helen Haughey (3 days pre-conference)

High-End Jacket, Dress, Slacks Production with Laurel Hoffmann (3 days pre-conference)

Bridal & Formal Alterations from Shoulders to Hem with Brenda Breitenmoser (2 days pre-conference)

Chanel & Chanelisms with Claire Shaeffer (2 days post-conference)

Core Conference Classes

Non-Traditional Patternmaking: Inspiration from “Pattern Magic” with Theresa Alexander

Fitting & Altering Pants with Lauren Domio

Create Couture Details Using Heirloom Techniques with Kandi Christian

Beginning Pattern Grading with Theresa Alexander

Clothing Alterations & Repairs: A Curriculum with April Jackson

Turn Your Passion into Profit: Sell What You Sew Online with Kandi Christian

Make It Last! Mending with Barbie McCormick

Writing For Sewists with Ellen Miller

Things That Go Bump in the Night on Your Embroidery Machine with Kandi Christian

Pricing Your Work Using the 5-Star System with Brenda Breitenmoser

Creating Chinese Knots with Ellen Miller

Create Custom Couture Trims with Mary Funt

What is a Tech Pack? How to Read & Write Technical Specifications of a Garment with Anne Kuehn

Advantageous Adjustments for Disadvantaged Clients: Adjusting Patterns & RTW for Special Needs with Barbie McCormick

Standards of Quality: Who Cares? with Helen Haughey

You are Really in Sales! with Rae Cumbie

Ironing Out Client Relations: Placating Angry Clients with Barbie McCormick

Sewing With Silk & On the Bias with Emily Magli

Revamp Garments for a Sustainable Wardrobe with Rae Cumbie

Passementerie: Buttons, Braids, & Closures with Robyn Spady

Design 101 with Helen Haughey

Creating a Line Plan & Budget for Your Apparel Line with Rachel Erickson

Improving Communication Through Technical Drawing with Theresa Alexander

Organizing your Workflow for Efficiency, Profitability, & Mental Tranquility with Erin Retelle

Understanding the Dynamics of Sleeves & Armscye Designs to Get the Most Arm Movement with Dee Dee Anderson