Master Seamstress II Certificate Program

Fall 2011-Spring 2012

The Master Seamstress II Program is open to all students who wish to take 8-week, non-credit elective courses. Anyone may take a course(s) without working towards a certificate. In order to receive a certificate, participants must have completed the Master Seamstress I Certificate Program and must complete any three of the non-credit courses listed below and all other assigned projects.

For registration or payment information please call Annie Tella 401-277-5050 or email atella@uri.edu.

Class size is limited to 12 students and is filled on a first-come-first-served basis.Class fees are due in full upon registration and do not include project materials. No refund will be given for cancellation unless the position in class can be filled. Because this is a non-credit certificate program, financial aid is not available. A $25 non-refundable registration fee is included in the course fee.

All seamstress classes meet at The Greenwich Club, 5426 Post Road, East Greenwich, RI.

These 8-week course offerings rotate by semester each year. Listed below are the offerings for the 2011-2012 academic year. Please check back with us in July 2012 for the 2012-2013 offerings.

Fall 2011 Offerings

Wonderful Knits ($236)
Learn to create a versatile wardrobe using the latest knits. This course will cover how to choose quality fabrics and patterns selected for knits. Discover the techniques that will give professional results in a wardrobe designed around a few key pieces. Most work will be done on conventional sewing machines, although the use of sergers will be covered.
Monday 7:00-10:00 pm
9/19-11/14; no class 10/10
Heather Lee

NEW!!! Couture Details ($236)
It’s the details that make a difference. You will explore the high quality designer’s techniques that will bring your clothing to the next level to give them a professional look from ordinary to couture. The project will be to create a notebook of samples and how to apply them into your designs.
Thursday 7:00-10:00 pm
9/22-11/10
Jane Headley

Pants Drafting ($236)
With just a few measurements you will learn to draft a basic pants pattern for any ‘body.’ You will also learn about pant fitting and draping plus create different pant style patterns and get tips on constructing a pair of pants.
Friday 9:00 am-Noon
9/23-11/18; no class 11/11
Diane Martin

Contemporary Tailoring ($236)
Students will make a tailored jacket or coat using time saving methods and materials. The emphasis will be on fusible techniques for under linings, interfacings, and tapings. The linings will be sewn in by machine. Fabric for garment is not limited to woolens.
Saturday 10:00 am—1:00 pm
9/17-11/19; no classes 10/8 and 11/12
Mabel Wagner

Winter 2012 Offerings

Stained Glass ($236)
In this class, you will be making two matching stained glass panels. One panel will be made of glass, using the copper foil technique, while the matching panel will be made of fabric. Your fabric panel can then be incorporated into a vest, jacket, or quilt. Choosing your fabric and glass have more similarities than you would think. There’s color, texture, solids, and translucent.
Monday 7:00-10:00 pm
1/9-3/12; no classes 1/16 and 2/20
Sheila Vargas

Chanel Jacket ($236)
The Chanel jacket is a classic that has endured the test of time. This class will begin by fitting a shoulder princess muslin with a 2-3 piece sleeve pattern. The jacket will be sewn in a boucle fabric using various couture techniques, embellishments and a weight chain will be added to complete your own “Little French Jacket.”
Thursday 9:00 am-Noon
1/5-3/1; no class 2/23
Jane Headley

Serger-The Basics and More ($236)
This class will focus on basic and advanced stitch techniques used in garment construction. You will become knowledgeable about your own serger and appreciative of its usefulness in replicating many ready to wear clothes. You will have the opportunity to construct a minimum of two garments and create a stitch catalogue. Serger competence is not required. This class is ideal for a beginner. A 4 (or more) thread serger is required.
Thursday 7:00-10:00 pm
1/5-3/1; no class 2/23
Nancy Hoell

Form/Draping ($236)
(Additional charge for Form Kit ($150) due at casting time. Make check payable to the class instructor.)
Students will be body casted, and then your body mold will be filled with polyurethane foam. After just three classes, you will have an accurate form of your figure and posture. Draping techniques will be taught and practiced in class with muslin, as well as tissue fitting patterns to the finished form.
Friday 9:00 am-noon
1/6-3/9; no classes 2/3 and 2/24
Diane Martin

NEW!!! “Make It” Work ($236)
Prerequisite—MSII Advanced Patternmaking or Form/Draping.
It is more about patternmaking, draping and measurements. It is whatever it takes to make an ensemble work for you including selecting a pattern and fabric. Learn more about working with a dressform and the drape of the fabric, and how to apply your measurements for a better fit.
Tuesday 7:00-10:00 pm
1/3-2/21
Diane Martin

Spring 2012

Intimate Apparel ($236)
Learn techniques used to create basic intimate apparel. Students will make a pair of panties, a knit camisole with built-in shelf bra and a basic bra. Kits with fabrics, elastics and findings will be available for purchase. Focus will be on techniques, fit can be addressed as class time and skill level allow.
Tuesday 7:00-10:00 pm
2/28-5/8; no class 3/6, 4/3, 5/1
Loreen Robbins

NEW!!! Fabric Flowers $236
You will create flowers by following directions from patterns that range from a 1926 millinery flower pattern to those that are currently available today. You will learn the process, techniques, and use of materials by making at least 8 different flowers ranging in use for embellishment for formal/bridal wear as well as projects that may be used for decoration of casual clothing, purses, home décor, etc.
Wednesday 9:00 am-noon
3/14-5/9: no class 4/18
Evie Moder

Heirloom Textiles ($236)
Restore your heirloom textiles. Create a sampler of stitching techniques and restore your personal collection while learning techniques that you can use to return your quilts, embroideries, wedding dresses and christening gowns to their original beauty. Storage and displaying your textile collections will also be reviewed. The class will tour the URI Textile Collection.
Thursday 9:00 am-noon
3/15-5/10; no class 4/19
Deborah Siravo

The Little Black Dress ($236)
Most of us talk about “The Little Black Dress” so why not make one that flatters and fits well. Find the silhouette that best suits your body and create the dress of your choice. We will accessorize to complete the look and even discover ways to add versatility to it.
Thursday 7:00-10:00 pm
3/15-5/10; no class 4/19
Jane Headley

Advanced Patternmaking ($236)
The units in this program are each concerned with designing with full size patterns. From the basic bodice pattern, students will create a sheath dress and continue onto princess designs. Students will progress to a blouse pattern and dartless designs, then learn how to make a jacket, and coat sloper including discussion on facings, collars, lapels, sleeve, and linings. Designs can be tried and trued in fabric throughout the class time.
Friday 9:00 am-noon
3/23-5/11
Diane Martin

Jeans ($236)
Create customized jeans using “J Stern Design” commercial patterns for misses & women’s sizes. Make a great fitting pair no matter what figure type you are. Learn the tricks of the trade to get professional results with topstitching, pocket styles, fly fronts, and waistbands. You will also get expert advice on embroidery details.
Four Saturdays 9:00 am-3:30 pm
2/11, 2/25, 3/10 and 3/24
Jennifer Stern

Registration Questions?

If you have questions concerning registration or payment information, please call:
Annie Tella: Office of Special Programs, 401-277-5050 or E-mail Annie: atella@uri.edu.

Payment may be made by check, money order or credit card.
Unfortunately, we do not offer a payment plan or tuition waiver for these non-credit courses.

Course Content/Skill Level Questions?

If you are not certain if you have enough experience
or have detailed questions regarding one of our programs, please feel free to contact:
Diane Martin, Program Coordinator 401-762-0960 or E-mail Diane at: dma426@aol.com

A book and/or kit fee ($25-$50) will be due on the first day of class.
Additional charge for Form Kit ($150) is due at casting time.
Please make your check payable to the class instructor.

Directions to Greenwich Club:

From the South: Take 95 North to exit 8A (Rt.2 Warwick/East Greenwich.) Stay on Rt. 2, go to the traffic light at the Showcase Cinema, take a left onto Division Street (Rt. 401), follow to second traffic light, take right onto Post Road/Rt. 1. The Greenwich Club, 5426 Post Road is on your left.

From the North: Take 95 South to Exit 9 (Rt. 4 South). Take the first exit which will bring you to Rt. 401 (E. Greenwich/Division St.). At the end of the exit ramp facing straight, take a right turn onto Division Street. Continue to follow above directions once on Division Street.

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The Greenwich Club is the location for the RI Sewing Network which is a group of sewing enthusiasts who meet six times a year and also plan a trip to NY’s garment/fabric district. Anyone interested in a membership in the network can contact Sheila Vargas 401-253-3388 for more information

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