We will be making a pleated leaf in the Madame Grès style. Fabric will be pleated by hand and sewn onto an organza base. We will learn to use a curved needle to secure the pleats to the base fabric. The back of the leaf will be covered with the same fabric for a nice neat finish. If possible, please look at the June/July 2014 issue of Threads magazine, p. 66. This article is all about the Madame Grès pleating technique. The article is about a complete bodice, but we will only concentrate on a small project.
Kimberly will be bringing her Balenciaga skirt/cape toile to show everyone what was worked on in Paris. She will also show a three-piece sleeve - a stand alone piece that was just a practice piece.
Kimberly will be bringing her Balenciaga skirt/cape toile to show everyone what was worked on in Paris. She will also show a three-piece sleeve - a stand alone piece that was just a practice piece.
Materials provided:
Kimberly will provide the leaf pattern, fabric, organza, ribbon (outer edges of the ribbon is basted to the pattern), curved needles and a straight needle, pins, and thread and tailor's chalk. You will need:
A spool of white thread will do just fine. We will be using Coats and Clark #5140 turquoise thread to secure the pleats. Anything close will be fine and I will have a few spools for us to share to secure our pleats and the backing. |
Kit fee is $10 per person
If you would prefer to pay by check, please make your check payable to: The Haute Couture Club of Chicago and mail to: Kimberly Gorski, 805 N. Lincoln Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068.
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