This course provides technical and practical knowledge for women’s period costume drafting. The training will focus on detailed explanations and hands-on demonstrations of drafting techniques and design interpretation.

• Bodice: draped bodice; period shaping darts and seams; size and shape of armholes; reference to a size chart

• Sleeves: draft basic block, fitted sleeve, two-piece sleeve; manipulation of pattern for period design; setting sleeve into armhole

• Skirt: gored skirt draft; manipulation of pattern to suit period of design

• Period belts, collars, and cuffs: drafting period belts; drafting collars and cuffs to suit design

DATE: March 12-15, 2019

LOCATION: Victoria, BC

INSTRUCTOR: Jill Braybook

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 168 for more information.