Draft and Sew a Victorian Collar

Step back in time and explore historical pattern drafting with costumer and scholar Marissa Croft! In this four-hour hands-on workshop, attendees will learn how to use apportioning rulers to scale authentic 19th-century sewing patterns to fit their own measurements using the Chicago-invented Diamond Garment Cutter System. You will draft your own pattern, cut your fabric, and sew a complete Victorian-style tie-on collar on our showroom sewing machines to take home! Familiarity with using a sewing machine is helpful, but not required to participate.

Materials Provided

• 1 yard of fabric (44" wide)
• 1 yard of ribbon
• Dotted Drafting paper
• Matching thread

(Note: These items will be provided on-site, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer specific colors or patterns.)

Recommended Equipment and Materials to Bring

• Your preferred sewing machine (10 Janome MOD-15 machines are available first-come, first-served)
• Rulers
• French curves
• Pins
• Fabric scissors
• Pencils

Class Registration & Cancellation Policy Refunds for the ticket price are available for cancellations made up to 24 hours before the event start time. Please note that Eventbrite’s service fees are non-refundable, so you will receive a partial refund equal to the ticket amount minus those fees.