12 May Fantastic Feedback From John Herrera’s Collar and Sleeve Workshop

Couture designer and fashion educator John Herrera has been providing a series of 1-day Saturday workshops at the FC Designer Workspace and on the 10th May the focus was on Collars and Sleeves.

Open to individuals of all levels John provided a step-by-step journey to understand the pattern making process clearly, ensuring that every participant could confidently grasp each technique.

Participants were taught:

• How to take body measurements.
• How to trace a basic bodice block accurately with all the markings.
• How to draft different sleeve patterns such as pleated with cuff, gathered with cuff, bell sleeve and leg of mutton.
• How to draft different collar patterns such as a mandarin, Peter Pan, sailor, and jabot.
• How to properly label and mark individual pattern pieces with symbols and notches.

The feedback from this workshop was fantastic, with many of the participants praising John’s creative passion and teaching ability. 

Feedback included:

“10 out of 10. I learnt why my 1890s sleeves kept coming out wrong. I would love another course on making blocks from measurements.”

“I learnt how to create collar and sleeve patterns of different styles and cuts. It was a very informative session with so much technique. I have learned a lot, John is a wonderful instructor.”

“Lots covered on collars and sleeves, got plenty of tips from John.”

“Lots of knowledge and passion from the instructor – really interesting and good value for money.”

“This course was exactly what I had been looking for. Really clear, precise demonstrations and explanations – so clear and accurate.”

“Fantastic. John is a great teacher and very inspiring.”

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