COSTUME ON
Master Class
February 3-4, 2024
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From Page to Pattern
Using 19th Century Pattern Diagrams
Chantal Filson
Join instructor Chantal Filson for a two-day Master Class on original 19th century pattern diagrams. Learn how to find, analyze, enlarge and convert diagrams into sewing patterns with simple tools.
What do the squiggly markings mean? How do you translate them into sewing instructions? Can you use diagrams to sew for a Victorian doll? What do you do if you are a size 20 and the diagram has a 32 bust?
Learn these and more! Working with 19th century pattern diagrams involves much more than simply making them bigger. Review determining grainlines, apportioning scales, schematics vs patterns and various sizes/body types/proportions. The seminar offers an extensive look at simple methods of enlarging, original source material, the various types of diagrams, analyzing the accompanying illustrations, spotting mistakes and working with diagrams in other languages. Students will also learn what’s not included in original diagrams- crucial info specific to the design they will need for patterning and sewing.
Examples of garments made with original pattern diagrams will also be shown, with a focus on incorporating period techniques and the mysteries of items such as dolman wraps and foundation linings.
The class will focus on the late 19th century, but will cover both earlier and later examples. The skills and knowledge learned in this course may be applied to diagrams of other eras.
Students will receive a pdf handout with links and info. Registrants will receive a list of basic tools required for demo exercises (ruler, string, pencil, etc) and all Costume On Master Classes include student orientation, welcome packet and additional help as needed.
The course is geared towards an advanced beginner to intermediate skill level, but all levels of experience are welcome. Costume On is body-positive, beginner-friendly and a staunch supporter of inclusivity/bipoc/lgbtq/costuming for any gender.
*Please note this class is a demo workshop where students will watch live demos and create their own samples in practical exercises. Students will not create a complete sewing pattern during class but will be taught the skills needed to do so.*
FEBRUARY 3-4, 2024
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
9 AM - 4 PM PACIFIC (LOS ANGELES)
11 AM - 6 PM CENTRAL (CHICAGO)
12 - 7 PM EASTERN (NYC)
2 DAY WORKSHOP
6 HOURS + 1 HOUR LUNCH BREAK EACH DAY
CLASS COST:
$125
Chantal Filson
1886 / Costume On
Chantal is a chihuahua parent, professional costumer, instructor and the Founder/Dean of Costume On.
As a professional costume designer/seamstress/milliner she has designed and constructed clothing and costumes for every type of media and project, from space suits for film to 19th century replicas for a museum. She has taught for Costume College, Costume On, Costumers Guild West, Grant Larson Productions, Genesee Country Village & Museum and others.
Her first garment was a pair of shorts made out of a towel, and they were absolutely terrible.