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Shortcut pleating,
construction, and smocking techniques for a bishop-style ladies'
nightgown. Start and finish a smocked nightgown in 6 hours.
You can do it! And you will look great in it! |
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Technique(s) taught: |
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Class duration: |
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6 hours |
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Experience level: |
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Intermediate smocker, pleater, and
sew-er |
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Prerequisites: |
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none |
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Kit Contents: |
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Class handout, which includes:
step-by-step instructions, two original smocking designs, and a
pattern for a ladies' nightgown (sizes small through extra
large) |
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Kit Cost: |
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$2 |
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Materials needed
by each student: |
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4 yards fabric (light-colored
batiste or cotton; must be "rip-able"), matching thread, floss,
sewing machine, pleater, dowel, fabric scissors, paper scissors,
hand sewing needle, smocking needle, measuring tape, washable
marker, elastic, bodkin, pins, hem guage, heavy-duty electric
extension cord. |
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Classroom
equipment needed: |
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Display table, ironing board,
irons, spray starch. |
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Recommended
class size: |
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20 students maximum |
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SAGA status: |
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Approved; 2 Artisan points |
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Teaching fee: |
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$300 |
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Travel expenses: |
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32¢
per mile, plus any other incurred expenses |
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