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Association of Sewing and Design Professionals
20th Annual Educational Conference
October 16-22, 2013
Nashville, Tennessee
Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN
Table of Contents
Page 3
Introduction and Welcome by President Teresa Nieswaag
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About Nashville & Our Conference Venue
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Information on Early Bird Pricing
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Life time Achievement Award Winner and Keynote Speaker
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Schedule for Wednesday, October 16
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Schedule for Thursday, October 17
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Tour Information
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Schedule for Friday, October 18
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Schedule for Saturday, October 19
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Schedule for Sunday, October 20
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Schedule for Monday, October 21
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Schedule for Tuesday, October 22
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Additional Information
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Pricing Schedule
Conference Schedule At A Glance
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Welcome from ASDP President
Welcome to ‘Oh Sew Country’, the 2013 ASDP National
Educational Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, October 16-22.
There will be many exciting, memorable moments to experience
during this year’s gathering, with plenty of opportunities for
professional growth and education.
With 22 classes scheduled, the difficult part will be to choose which ones to take. From
marketing your business, to embellishment of fabric and designs, to fine tuning or
learning a new sewing or design skill, there are many opportunities that will make your
time at conference very rewarding and informative. Master classes scheduled before
and after the core conference allow for a more intensive learning experience.
Thursday evening will be our president’s reception, where there will be time for
rekindling friendships and making new ones. Friday’s luncheon will feature Kenneth D.
King as our Keynote, with a question and answer panel-type presentation. The
Sleeves Threads Challenge and fashion show will take place Friday evening with our
Lifetime Achievement Award presentation. There will be an evening dinner cruise on a
riverboat Saturday, for those who sign up; space is limited. As customary, our ASDP
annual business meeting will take place Sunday with breakfast.
Take some time to read through all of the information in this brochure, make your
selections and sign up early to retain your place in your favorite class and activity
choices. ‘Oh Sew Country’ promises to be a jam packed, exciting time!
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Nashville Tennessee
“Cowboy boots are not required but certainly acceptable.”
~Alania Sheeley
The 20th Annual ASDP Educational Conference to be held at the Inn At Opryland in
Nashville, TN has been planned not only as an opportunity for all members to further their
education but also with our need for building relationships, getting some recreation and having
some fun! Although our venue is at Opryland, a distance from the city center, the hotel offers
a shuttle hourly to downtown ($20 round trip) as well as to Gaylord Opryland and Opry Mills
Mall (complimentary).
This year our annual banquet will be a fun-filled cruise on the General Jackson Showboat, one
of the largest showboats in the U.S. We will board the boat and enjoy a seated dinner as the
boat makes it way up the Cumberland River to downtown Nashville; we’ll see the city lights
from the deck and then enjoy a stage show on our way back!
Temperatures in Nashville in October are delightfully balmy. There’s more to see and hear and
taste than anyone can fit into one visit!
So all that remains is to block off October 16-22 as ‘out-of-office’ on your schedule, choose
your classes and register at the hotel, put on your boots and slip into Nashville for a riproaring good time!!
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Conference Schedule At A Glance
Tuesday, October 15
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Conference Registration
Wednesday, October 16
7:00 - 9:00 am
Conference Registration
9:00 -4:30 pm
Day 1 Pre-Conference Master Classes:
i. Catherine Stephenson Designing Using Advanced Draping Techniques
ii. Veronica Chin
Focus on Felts: The Art of Felt Hat Blocking
10:30 am
Morning Beverage Break
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
Thursday, October 17
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Conference Registration
8:30 am Tour bus departs for: Country Music Hall of Fame
Manuel’s Studio
Textile Fabrics
9:00 am -4:30 pm
Day 2 Pre-Conference Master Classes:
i. Catherine Stephenson Designing Using Advanced Draping
Techniques
ii. Veronica Chin
Focus on Felts: The Art Felt Hat Blocking
10:30 am
Morning Beverage Break
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
3:30 pm
Tour Bus returns to hotel
4:00 pm -7:00 pm
Conference Registration
5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Threads Challenge Garment Check-In
7:00 pm -9:30 pm
Welcome Reception
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Friday, October 18
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Conference Registration
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Core Conference 1-Day Classes:
i. June Colburn
New Directions in Screen Printing -Easy Surface Design for Clothing
ii. Leslie Littell
Patternmaking Using the Sloper Method
iii. Luanne Mayorga
Today’s Marketing -Are You Feeling Overwhelmed?
iv. Michelle Moenssen
Unlimited Skirt Designs from One Basic Pattern
v. Janet Pray
Shirtmaking Magic
10:30 am
Morning Beverage Break
11:30 am
Check-in & set up for Marketplace Vendors
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Luncheon with Keynote Speaker: Kenneth D. King
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Vendor Marketplace
5:30 pm
Models Check-in for Fashion Show
7:30 pm
Fashion Show & Life Time Achievement Award
9:30 pm
Champagne Reception for LAA honoree Kenneth King
Saturday, October 19
7:00 am - 8:30 am
Conference Registration
MSDP Breakfast
Chapter Representatives Breakfast
8:30 am -11:30 am
Core Conference 3 Hour Classes:
i.
Debbie Bone-Harris Embellishing on the Edge
ii.
Luanne Mayorga
Are You Right-Brained or Left-Brained Learner?
iii. Abby Riba
Color and Image 101
iv. Linda Stewart
Garment & Textile Preservation
v.
Bodice Fitting: The 10 Most Common Fitting Issues
Sarah Veblen
10:30 am
Morning Beverage Break
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Core Conference 3 Hour Classes:
i.
Rae Cumbie
A Confident Persona Leads to Improved Client Relations
ii.
June Colburn
Putting on the Glitz -Hand Beaded Embellishment
iii. Michelle Moenssen Jacket Fitting
iv. Janet Pray
Moebius Scarf
v.
The Art of the Dart
Sarah Veblen
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6:30 pm -9:30 pm
Dinner Cruise on General Jackson Showboat
Sunday, October 20
7:00 am - 9:30 am
Conference Registration
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Annual Meeting Breakfast
9:15 am - 12:15 pm
Volunteer Project
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
One Hour “Foundations” Seminar
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Core Conference 3 Hour Classes
i.
June Colburn
Artistic Collage for Clothing & Decor -The Great Fabric Cutup
ii.
Rae Cumbie
Repurposing & Restyling Garments for a Fresh New Look
iii. Carol Kimball
Teaching Your Patterns
iv. Denise Severson
Decorative Threads Serger Techniques
v.
Worth Every Penny
5:00 pm
Debbie Utberg
The Last Hurrah -Afternoon Tea
Monday, October 21 & Tuesday, October 22
8:30 am - 9:00 am
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
10:30 am
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Conference Registration
Post Conference Master Classes:
Sabine David Perfect Pants
Joyce Simmons-Murphy Adobe InDesign for the Dressmaker
Pamela Powell The Woman’s Canvas Coat Front (Threads Article 3/13)
Sarah Veblen Fitting Fundamentals
Morning Beverage Break
Lunch
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Information on Early Bird Pricing
• There is an Early Bird discount for ASDP members who register this year between
July 1 and July 15, 2013, so sign up early!
• We suggest you print this brochure to review and make your choices.
• Classes have space limits and will be filled by a first registered policy.
• If the class you choose is already full, you will be placed in your next available choice,
as noted on your registration form.
• Registration closes September 16th, 2013 at 12:00 pm CST and any class that has not
reached its minimum registration numbers by September 10th is subject to cancellation
by ASDP.
• All noted kit fees are payable directly to the instructor at the beginning of your class.
• Conference registration fees are different for members and non-members; if you
qualify to be a member and would like to join the Association before you register for
conference, you may apply online at www.sewingprofessionals.org and click on
“Become a Member”.
• Conference registration for non-members will open August 1, 2013 at 10:00 am CST.
• You may pay via PayPal or by check made out to ASDP. You will find details on the
registration form itself.
• All forms and payment must be received, or postmarked, by July 15 in order to qualify
for the Early Bird discount.
• We will be accepting completed registration forms either electronically,
via conference@sewingprofessionals.org or in the mail to:
Helen Haughey
7 Southmoor Drive
St Louis, MO 63105
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Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
&
Keynote Speaker:
KENNETH D. KING
Kenneth D. King is a New York-based, haute couturier, who specializes in evening wear. Along with his
private clientele, he has sold to boutiques across the country such as Maxfield in Los Angeles, Wilkes
Bashford in San Francisco, and Ultimo in Chicago, San Francisco, and Dallas. His work has appeared
in music videos, television commercials, and on the red carpet for the Oscars. Kenneth’s work was
exhibited in 2005 at the San Francisco Legion of Honor Museum; his work is also in the permanent
collections of the De Young Museum in San Francisco, the L.A. County Museum of Art, and the
Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
You can view his work on his web site www.kennethdking.com
King has released a DVD series with Threads Magazine, called "Smart Fitting with Kenneth D. King. Currently he teaches classes as an adjunct professor in the Haute Couture program at the Fashion
Institute of Technology in New York and was a Guest Professor for Haute Couture at Drexel University
in Philadelphia in the spring of 2008.
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Conference Schedule by the Day
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013
7:00 - 9:00 am
Conference Registration
9:00 -4:30 pm
Day 1 Pre-Conference Master Classes:
i. Catherine Stephenson
Designing Using Advanced Draping Techniques
Draping on a half scale dress form is a great way to quickly work out design ideas without using a lot of fabric.
You can then interpret your ideas into a flat pattern or drape on a full scale dress form with a clearer idea of what
you want. You can also use the half scale to easily communicate your designs for a custom client in 3-D so she
can visually understand your ideas.
This class is designed to teach you a variety of advanced draping techniques that will give you more tools for
exploring a wider variety of design possibilities. Day one will be devoted to dart manipulations of non-traditional
darted bodices, portrait neckline and wide neckline collars, twisted bodice and twisted skirt, asymmetric pleating
and a bust wrap bodice and crumb catcher. Time will also be devoted to individual exploration and interpretation
of some of the techniques. Day 2 morning session will be a design exploration of working on the bias á la Vionnet
and the afternoon devoted to a structured Dior fit-and-flare jacket and a sculpted full skirt drape. The goal of
this class is to teach you a broader range of draping techniques a give you the opportunity to explore your own
design ideas and problem solving skills, leading to a more confident understanding of your abilities as an apparel
designer.
✽ Prerequisite Skills:
✽ Student Supplies:
✽ Kit Fee:
A working knowledge of basic draping skills including manipulation of fabric, moving
darts & dart creation, princess seams, 2 types of flare creation, added fullness, ease and
grainline orientation
A list will be sent to class attendees
$5.00
Catherine Stephenson
Catherine has been teaching apparel design and sewing techniques for 20 years. She currently
is on the faculty of the Art Institute of Portland since 1997 and owner of her own design and
dressmaking business Catherine Stephenson Couture since 1979. Catherine is cofounder of The
Association of Sewing and Design Professionals, served on the national board and as chair from
1998-2000. She currently is Board Chair for The Master Sewing and Design Professional
Certification Program. Catherine has a BS in Textiles and Clothing and a Masters in Education.
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ii. Veronica Chin
Focus on Felts: The Art of Felt Hat Blocking
This is a two day class concentrating on blocking and finishing felt hats. Blocks will be provided or bring objects
from home to create a unique, one of a kind chapeaux.
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills: Basic hand and machine sewing skills
✽ Student Supplies:
A list will be sent to class attendees
✽ Kit Fee:
None
Veronica Chin
Veronica is an educator and millinery designer who has developed millinery programs for numerous colleges and
taught a wide spectrum of fashion-oriented subjects. She is interested in shaping new courses in the millinery
and fashion illustration fields as well as developing accessory programs for college curriculums.
10:30 am
Morning Beverage Break
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Conference Registration
8:30 am Tour bus departs for: Country Music Hall of Fame
Manuel’s Studio
Textile Fabrics
9:00 am -4:30 pm
Day 2 Pre-Conference Master Classes:
i. Catherine Stephenson Designing Using Advanced Draping Techniques
ii. Veronica Chin
Focus on Felts: The Art Felt Hat Blocking
10:30 am
Morning Beverage Break
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
3:30 pm
Tour Bus returns to hotel
Tour Information
You will not want to miss this tour! The ‘sites’ to be visited include
• The Country Music Hall of Fame, which has on display a wonderful collection of stage garments.
• Manuel, Nashville’s “Rhinestone Rembrandt”
Manuel has had a long career of dressing the stars including Johnny Cash and creating Elvis’ signature gold
lamé suit. We will have the rare treat of visiting his workroom. Several of his designs are among the garments on
display at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
• Textile Fabrics, Tennessee’s largest fashion fabric store
I have yet to meet a sewer who doesn’t like to visit a great fabric store! Textile Fabrics has an astounding
selection of fabric from significant designers as well as the finest manufacturers. In addition, they carry all the
things you will need to complete any imaginable project. If they don’t have what you want, they will find it for
you!
4:00 pm -7:00 pm
Conference Registration
5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Threads Challenge Garment Check-In
7:00 pm -9:30 pm
Welcome Reception
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2013
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Conference Registration
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Core Conference 1-Day Classes:
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
1-Day Classes Continued
i. June Colburn
New Directions in Screen Printing -Easy Surface Design for Clothing
Explore ways to custom print motifs on fabric! Beginning with the basic how-to’s of using
modern silk screens (no wooden frame required), practice screening with instant-set Colorhue
dye on various silk fabrics. You will be amazed at the simplicity and beauty of the results! Then,
add another design element by creating larger freezer paper “masks” to create larger images
such as fans, lozenges, vases and waves. Combine the masks with screened motifs to design
truly exceptional fabric. Be inspired by samples in the trunk show. Bring your camera!
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills: None
✽ Student Supplies:
A list will be sent to class attendees
✽ Kit Fee:
$25.00
June Colburn
June is an international educator and designer whose motto is “Have sewing machine, will travel“. A sewer since
childhood, June first taught quilting in Europe in 1979. While living in Japan in the 1980’s, June developed a unique
style using vintage kimono fabrics to design fashion and home accessories. Since returning to the U.S. in 1993,
she now teaches and creates a line of timeless clothing and quilt patterns and silk screens featuring Asian
influences. Students are delighted by June’s depth of knowledge of color and design as well as the history of
Asian textiles and the cultures that produce them.
ii. Leslie Littell
Patternmaking Using the Sloper Method
This will be a hands-on class using scale slopers to demonstrate the techniques used
to draft patterns. Participants will provide style examples for evaluation and use in the
workshop. The class will discuss the probable pattern shapes and evaluate the best
methods for reaching the finished design. Slash and Spread, Dart Manipulation and
Rotation will be explored as participants create their own fashion pattern designs.
Finally, the process for enlarging and grading patterns will be demonstrated. No
previous patternmaking experience required but a solid understanding of grainline
theory and garment fit will be helpful.
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✽ Pre-Requisite Skills:
✽ Student Supplies:
✽ Kit Fee:
Advanced sewing and fitting experience.
Ability to use a ruler.
Understanding of basic geometry and grainline theory
A list will be sent to class attendees
$2.00
Leslie Littell
Leslie has spanned the fashion and theatre worlds with over 30 years of design and technical experience since
receiving her Bachelor of Science in Fashion from the University of Cincinnati’s prestigious college of Design,
Architecture, Art & Planning. A subsequent MA from Rutgers University in American History allowed her to
enter the world of academia, again teaching in both Fashion and Theatre programs. Her design studio, Ashbridge Costumes has served clients in reenactment and theatre, as well as for pattern design and wedding
attire. She is currently working on a line of historically based dress and gown patterns.
iii. Luanne Mayorga
Today’s Marketing -Are You Feeling Overwhelmed?
Social Media, Pinterest, FourSquare, Tumblr – marketing can become overwhelming quickly with all of the various
avenues you can choose from. Don’t become a “me too” and jump on all of the social media sites unless it fits your
strategy. Learn how to evaluate what is the best platform for you and how to build your exposure. Understand
why your website should be the focal point of all of your marketing efforts. If you
don’t have a marketing plan, then this class will help you develop one!
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills:
✽ Student Supplies:
✽ Kit Fee:
Focus is on those currently in business or thinking of starting
one
A list will be sent to class attendees
None
Luanne Mayorga
Luanne Mayorga is Manager of the Illinois International Trade Center at the College
of DuPage. She provides assistance to small and medium sized businesses in the
collar counties outside of Chicago that are interested in exporting their products and/or services to overseas
markets. She has been involved with the Center for Entrepreneurship for the past seven years and has advised
over 425 businesses with over 4,800 hours of consulting hours. Her clients have achieved increased domestic
sales of $13.5 million, export sales of $46 million, and funding of $1.175 million.
In addition to international trade, her background has included a heavy focus on the retail industry, marketing,
consumer behavior, social media and e-commerce. Besides her duties in the Center for Entrepreneurship,
Luanne teaches in both the business and fashion disciplines at College of DuPage. Some of the courses she has
taught include: international business, entrepreneurship, bridal couture, flat pattern and draping.
Luanne has Master’s of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Marketing and International
Business from Benedictine University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in both Fashion Design and Fashion
Merchandising from Dominican University, with a minor in Business.
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iv.
Michelle Moenssen
Unlimited Skirt Designs from One Basic Pattern
A basic great-fitting skirt sloper (with center back vent or slit) can easily be used to
create many designs. Seams can be added and manipulated, darts shifted, vents added
and moved to other seams, box pleated or circular ruffle piece can be added to the skirt
bottom- the varieties are endless!
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills: Basic knowledge of garment construction
✽ Student Supplies:
A list will be sent to class attendees
✽ Kit Fee:
$10.00
Michelle Moenssen
Michelle owns Nonpareil Studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she tailors and alters ready-made garments, designs and
constructs custom clothing, and teaches sewing, dyeing and felting. She was an Elizabethan costume designer for The
Detroit Institute of Arts, and a Renaissance costume designer for The Madame Cadillac Theater of Detroit. She owned
Metropolitan Tailoring in Birmingham, Michigan for 10 years, which was voted “Best Tailor in metro Detroit” by the readers of 2
local lifestyle magazines in June 2002. While studying engineering in college, she decided to take a few art classes- drawing
and garment construction. Michelle never went back to engineering and now considers herself to be a “garment engineer”.
v. Janet Pray
Shirtmaking Magic
The industrial sewing techniques you will learn in this class include fine topstitching, a lined back yoke without
hand stitching, a two-piece collar, and sleeves and cuffs, all without pins or basting. That's right! No pins! No
basting! And to top it off, a guarantee that it will be the best looking shirt you have ever
made! Bonus: learn 5 tips on the best interfacing techniques.
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills: None
✽ Student Supplies:
A list will be sent to class attendees
✽ Kit Fee:
$35.00
Janet Pray
Janet has an educational background in business and fine art. Self employed since 1981 as a Fiber
Artist, Fiber Arts teacher and Sewing Instructor, Ms. Pray began her career in the sewing industry
creating a unique line of artistic women’s clothing. Her specialties were coats and scarves sold at
fine art fairs and boutiques. While creating her clothing line she found that dyeing the fabrics
became a passion and added tremendous opportunities for creativity. Janet soon began teaching dyeing and discharge
techniques and created the video, “Bleach or Dye”. She also taught industrial sewing techniques developed by her aunt,
Margaret Islander. Janet’s next venture was developing the largest independent sewing expo in the United States, The
American Sewing Expo held annually in Novi, Michigan. Soon after that she took over the operations of the Islander Sewing
Systems Company. As the owner of this company Janet published several of her most popular patterns from her clothing line
and went on to design many more garment patterns all with industrial sewing techniques included in the pattern guides.
Ms. Pray wrote the book, Islander Sewing Systems™ I. and co-authored the popular DVD, Easy Zippers. Janet served as the
Executive Director of the National Sewing Council for 3 years. In 2012 she was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award
by the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals.
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10:30 am
Morning Beverage Break
11:30 am
Check-in & set up for Marketplace Vendors
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Luncheon with Keynote Speaker: Kenneth D. King
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Vendor Marketplace
5:30 pm
Models Check-in for Fashion Show
7:30 pm
Fashion Show & Life Time Achievement Award
9:30 pm
Champagne Reception for LAA honoree Kenneth King
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2013
7:00 am - 8:30 am
Conference Registration
MSDP Breakfast
Chapter Representatives Breakfast
8:30 am -11:30 am
Core Conference 3 Hour Classes:
i. Debbie Bone-Harris
Embellishing on the Edge -Vintage Flatwork Ribbonry
In this hands-on techniques class, we will be creating flatwork trims that can be applied to your custom created
clothing, bridal wear, millinery, home interior projects or any other unique ideas your imagination can conjure up.
We will be using French wired and bias cut silk ribbon to create our pleated, ruched, and folded flatwork trims.
We’ll be manipulating the ribbon in various ways using hand stitching to create one-of-kind embellishments to
enhance your creative pieces. Time-tested techniques will be taught that have been
gleaned from the golden era of vintage ribbon work. What a perfect class to
complement the pre-conference Master Class with Veronica Chin and the Art of Felt
Hat Blocking, or simply if you want to expand your stitching horizons and knowledge
of ribbon work skills.
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills:
✽ Student Supplies:
✽ Kit Fee:
No previous ribbon work experience is required – just a desire
to create and produce beautiful forms of ribbon flatwork
A list will be sent to class attendees
$15.00
Debbie Bone-Harris
Debbie has an extensive background in sewing and design including a Master’s degree from Washington State
University in Clothing and Textile Design. She is an accomplished instructor and wearable art designer, with
additional credentials from City and Guilds of London in free-motion embroidery, Jenny Haskins certified
instructor, certified Brazilian Embroidery instructor and former Stretch and Sew instructor. She has been a
Clothing and Textile Advisor with WSU since 1996, teaching at-risk youth sewing techniques, sewing science
principles, and other creative life skill applications. She has had two of her designs selected that debuted in the
Houston International Bernina Fashion Show, as well as numerous national awards at juried art shows for her
wearable art.
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ii. Luanne Mayorga
Are You Right-Brained or Left-Brained Learner?
Most individuals who sew or design are a right-brained learners which makes numbers one of the least favorite
business activities. This class breaks down financials into an easy-to-understand way for creative people to
understand. Learn about the relevancy of various statements including Cash Flow, Profit & Loss Statements,
Balance Sheets and Overhead Costs. Understand how this impacts your pricing. Even if you have an accountant,
this type of information can make or break your business. You may not enjoy numbers, but if you are in business
you need to understand them.
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills:
✽ Student Supplies:
✽ Kit Fee:
None This class is geared towards those who are looking at
gaining a stronger competency with financials
None
None
Luanne Mayorga
Luanne Mayorga is Manager of the Illinois International Trade Center at the College
of DuPage. She provides assistance to small and medium sized businesses in the
collar counties outside of Chicago that are interested in exporting their products
and/or services to overseas markets. She has been involved with the Center for
Entrepreneurship for the past seven years and has advised over 425 businesses with over 4,800 hours of
consulting hours. Her clients have achieved increased domestic sales of $13.5 million, export sales of $46 million,
and funding of $1.175 million.
In addition to international trade, her background has included a heavy focus on the retail industry, marketing,
consumer behavior, social media and e-commerce. Besides her duties in the Center for Entrepreneurship,
Luanne teaches in both the business and fashion disciplines at College of DuPage. Some of the courses she has
taught include: international business, entrepreneurship, bridal couture, flat pattern and draping.
Luanne has Master’s of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Marketing and International
Business from Benedictine University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in both Fashion Design and Fashion
Merchandising from Dominican University, with a minor in Business.
iii. Abby Riba
Color and Image 101
Following the concept that time is money, this class will teach you how to work efficiently with a client during the
consultation process to assist her in making good choices both in the color of the garment and style details. (This
class does not intend to make the student a color analyst or an image consultant, but rather to use some of the
concepts in working quickly with our clients.)
After a discussion of color theory in reference to clothing, we will work in pairs and under direction, have a mock
consultation, with each student learning to make appropriate color choices for the partner's garment. Starting
with the basic “good” colors we will expand to include more complementary colors and prints.
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At the end of this segment students should be able to spend no more than about 10 minutes in the consultation
process to help their client choose flattering colors.
The second part of the class, as time permits, will involve analyzing the client’s body to
determine variations from today's standards. Many clients see flaws that are not there
and miss issues that might be important. Again working in pairs we will begin to seeing
some of these variations in one another and apply the concepts presented to balance
and enhance the client’s figure.
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills: None
✽ Student Supplies:
A list will be sent to class attendees
✽ Kit Fee:
None
Abby Riba
Abby began sewing during high school. Upon moving to Madison, Wisconsin, Abby
changed direction and became a custom clothier. Moving to Clearwater, Florida in 1982 then necessitated starting
over in business. Deciding to focus part-time on custom clothing, Abby chose to work outside the home parttime as a tailor in a local department store. In the early 1990’s she again chose to focus solely on custom clothing.
Although focusing primarily on bridal and evening wear, Abby has fit and custom sewn everything from a tuxedo
to a swimsuit. The wide range of sewing experiences and people she has sewn for gives her the ability to work with
those customers who are uniquely sized and to make garments that fit and truly flatter. Abby also spent a number
of years studying with colour and image professionals and developed shortcut methods for these services in a
the consultation setting for those not willing to specifically search out and use colour and image
professionals.Abby is a charter member of the Professional Association of Custom Clothiers/Association of
Sewing and Design Professionals. She has attended all of the annual national conferences, and over the years,
Abby has served a number of board positions in the organization including a term as the National President.
Abby is also the founder, president, and chief creative officer of Kandi Corp which sells internationally to the
sewing and craft markets but focusing primarily on bridal and evening wear.
iv Linda Stewart
Garment & Textile Preservation
The class is geared towards the person who has a garment that they would like to safely store for future
generations, such as a wedding gown or a christening gown. Both of these garments are precious to the owner
and each has the potential of being a family heirloom and should be properly cleaned and stored. The class
deals with new garments and how to protect them from the elements that cause destruction, namely heat,
moisture, light, chemicals and vermin.
Also included are the following:
• proper cleaning (or not cleaning if there is danger to the fabric)
• storage boxes that are readily available to the public that contain acid free materials
• how to fold the garment for packing
• storage options other than boxes
• where to store
• how to avoid drawing insects
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✽ Pre-Requisite Skills: None
✽ Student Supplies:
None
✽ Kit Fee:
None
Linda Stewart
Linda Stewart established her series “Alterations for Professionals” to train Alterations Specialists in 2004. Her classes draw
students from across the US and Canada. Linda has two books on CD, “Alterations for Professionals” and “Bridal & Formal
Wear”. In July Linda added a third book, “Alterations for the Home Sewer.”
Linda is an award winning designer and was a 2006 & 2007 Bernina Fashion Designer. She is a member of the Association of
Sewing and Design Professionals and served on their Board of Directors in various positions for 9 years. She is also a
member of the American Sewing Guild, and Linda Helped to launch the ASDP Master Sewing and Design Professionals
Certification Program which was launched in October of 2008 and is herself MSDP Certified.
v. Sarah Veblen Bodice Fitting: The 10 Most Common Fitting Issues
Through the years of fitting hundreds of students and clients, fitting expert Sarah Veblen has identified ten fitting
issues that occur on a regular basis when fitting a bodice. While some fitting issues are more prevalent on certain
body types, these ten issues are commonly found on all figures. Whether you’re fitting a
blouse, t-shirt, tank top, dress, softy structured jacket, or traditionally tailored jacket,
anticipating these fitting issues will speed up the fitting process and make your fitting
more effective. In addition to identifying the issues, Sarah will also discuss the typical
changes made to solve the problem.
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills:
✽ Student Supplies:
✽ Kit Fee:
Anyone who has at least beginner level sewing experience and
wants to learn about bodice fitting or wants to enhance the
fitting skills they already have
A list will be sent to class attendees
None
Sarah Veblen
Sarah is a custom fashion designer who specializes in fit, innovative pattern design, and quality garment
construction. Dedicated to promoting the craft of garment-making, Sarah has more than twenty Threads
magazine articles and teaches from her studio in Maryland, online at PatternReview.com, and as a guest lecturer
across the country. Her years of experience in fitting led to her book “The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect
Fitting” (Creative Publishing International, 2012.
10:30 am
Morning Beverage Break
11:30 am - 1:30pm
Lunch
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1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Core Conference 3 Hour Classes:
i.Rae Cumbie
A Confident Persona Leads to Improved Client Relations
As sewing professionals, we have low visibility and a constant challenge to present a professional face to our clients
while remaining true to ourselves. Spend some time exploring steps you can take to increase your community
exposure and strengthen your professional persona. Tailor your business to capitalize on your best personal
attributes. A strong and confident self image will lead to significantly improved client interactions and professional
satisfaction.
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills: Interest in the business of sewing
✽ Student Supplies:
None
✽ Kit Fee:
None
Rae Cumbie
Best known in Baltimore for her special occasion gowns, Rae has been creating custom
clothing professionally for over 30 years. Over fifteen years ago, she began creating
wearable art jackets, perfecting the fit on her clients and students. Her line of “Fit For
Art”Patterns offer versatility and fit for sewers, fiber artists and quilters. She is an active
sewing educator, immediate past president of the Association of Sewing and Design
Professionals and contributor to Sew News and Threads magazines.
ii. June Colburn
Putting on the Glitz -Hand Beaded Embellishment
Beads embellish everything from tutus to t-shirts, pillows to purses, bridal gowns to
belly dance scarves. Learn the secrets to sewing on beads that will never come off!
Beads, thread,
technique and design all contribute to a lovely, lasting expression of women’s love for all
things bright
and shiny. Learn to express your style in this powerful but tiny medium. This class
includes a trunk show of samples and finished garments -a feast for the eyes!
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills: Some hand sewing experience
✽ Student Supplies:
A list will be sent to class attendees
✽ Kit Fee:
$20
June Colburn
June is an international educator and designer whose motto is “Have sewing machine, will travel“. A sewer since
childhood, June first taught quilting in Europe in 1979. While living in Japan in the 1980’s, June developed a unique
style using vintage kimono fabrics to design fashion and home accessories. Since returning to the U.S. in 1993, she
now teaches and creates a line of timeless clothing and quilt patterns and silk screens featuring Asian influences.
Students are delighted by June’s depth of knowledge of color and design as well as the history of Asian textiles and
the cultures that produce them.
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iii. Michelle Moenssen
Jacket Fitting
How should a jacket fit the body in order to be considered “well-fitting”? Where should
the outside of the shoulder end? Does the armseye never seem to be in the correct
place? Are there diagonal wrinkles under the shoulder in front or back? Learn how to
solve the most common fitting issues in tailored jackets.
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills:
✽ Student Supplies:
✽ Kit Fee:
Must have some experience working with tailored
ready-to-wear, or have made custom jackets. Intermediate to
advanced sewing skills
A list will be sent to class attendees
$10
Michelle Moenssen
Michelle owns Nonpareil Studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she tailors and alters ready-made garments, designs and
constructs custom clothing, and teaches sewing, dyeing and felting. She was an Elizabethan costume designer for The
Detroit Institute of Arts, and a Renaissance costume designer for The Madame Cadillac Theater of Detroit. She owned
Metropolitan Tailoring in Birmingham, Michigan for 10 years, which was voted “Best Tailor in metro Detroit” by the readers of 2
local lifestyle magazines in June 2002. While studying engineering in college, she decided to take a few art classes- drawing
and garment construction. Michelle never went back to engineering and now considers herself to be a “garment engineer”.
iv. Janet Pray
Moebius Scarf
The Moebius scarf is the “hot” new fashion accessory. Be on top of the trends, have
fun and discover some new tricks. Learn how best to handle the fabric while sewing
without pins, why the correct needle and thread make a difference and much more.
Janet will also share many tips on “today’s” sewing techniques and answer your sewing
questions. Kit will have various color choices.
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills: None
✽ Student Supplies:
A list will be sent to class attendees
✽ Kit Fee:
None
Janet Pray
Janet has an educational background in business and fine art. Self employed since 1981 as a Fiber Artist, Fiber Arts teacher
and Sewing Instructor, Ms. Pray began her career in the sewing industry creating a unique line of artistic women’s clothing.
Her specialties were coats and scarves sold at fine art fairs and boutiques. While creating her clothing line she found that
dyeing the fabrics became a passion and added tremendous opportunities for creativity. Janet soon began teaching dyeing
and discharge techniques and created the video, “Bleach or Dye”. She also taught industrial sewing techniques developed by
her aunt, Margaret Islander. Janet’s next venture was developing the largest independent sewing expo in the United States,
The American Sewing Expo held annually in Novi, Michigan. Soon after that she took over the operations of the Islander
Sewing Systems Company. As the owner of this company Janet published several of her most popular patterns from her
clothing line and went on to design many more garment patterns all with industrial sewing techniques included in the pattern
guides.
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Ms. Pray wrote the book, Islander Sewing Systems™ I. and co-authored the popular DVD, Easy Zippers. Janet served as the
Executive Director of the National Sewing Council for 3 years. In 2012 she was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award
by the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals.
v. Sarah Veblen
The Art of the Dart
As sewers, most of us are accustomed to seeing darts in garments – they’re in skirts or
pants to fit the waist, or can be used in a bodice to fit the bust. But once you
understand the nuances of what a dart does and what you can make it achieve, you’ll
never take darts for granted again. Join fitting expert Sarah Veblen and learn both the
basics and the intricacies of darts, from the anatomy and function of a dart to utilizing
darts when fitting in order to flatter and proportion the figure.
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills: Anyone with an interest in sewing, pattern work, and fitting, with
at least beginner level sewing experience. Less experienced
sewers will gain a basic understanding of darts; more experienced sewers nuanced
information about darts.
✽ Student Supplies:
A list will be sent to class attendees
✽ Kit Fee:
None
Sarah Veblen
Sarah is a custom fashion designer who specializes in fit, innovative pattern design, and quality garment
construction. Dedicated to promoting the craft of garment-making, Sarah has more than twenty Threads
magazine articles and teaches from her studio in Maryland, online at PatternReview.com, and as a guest lecturer
across the country. Her years of experience in fitting led to her book, “The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect
Fitting” (Creative Publishing International, 2012)
6:00 pm
Board bus for General Jackson Showboat Dinner Cruise
9:45 PM Return to Hotel
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SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 2013
7:00 am - 9:30 am
Conference Registration
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Annual Meeting Breakfast
9:15 am - 12:15 pm
Volunteer Project
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
One Hour “Foundations” Seminar
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Core Conference 3 Hour Classes:
i. June Colburn
Artistic Collage for Clothing & Decor -The Great Fabric Cut Up
Stretch your creative mind and spirit as you learn a new way to look at, cut up, and
layer fabric! Develop a design by combining eight or more cotton prints and batiks—
the goal is to make them look like one piece of fabric. Try fussy cutting edges,
blending colors and motifs, making your 18”x22” collage a masterpiece, which can be
framed, finished as a tote bag, pillow top or included in a wearable art project. The
trunk show of fabric choices, work-in-progress and finished garments is worth the
price of admission!
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills: None
✽ Student Supplies:
A list will be sent to class attendees
✽ Kit Fee:
$15.00
June Colburn
June is an international educator and designer whose motto is “Have sewing machine, will travel“. A sewer since
childhood, June first taught quilting in Europe in 1979. While living in Japan in the 1980’s, June developed a unique
style using vintage kimono fabrics to design fashion and home accessories. Since returning to the U.S. in 1993,
she now teaches and creates a line of timeless clothing and quilt patterns and silk screens featuring Asian
influences. Students are delighted by June’s depth of knowledge of color and design as well as the history of
Asian textiles and the cultures that produce them.
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ii. Rae Cumbie
Repurposing & Restyling Garments for a Fresh New Look
In keeping with the current “green living” trend consider repurposing old garments. In addition to wedding gown
restyling think about the outdated treasures in your own closet. It’s fashionable and fun! Restyling projects are
successful if you plan ahead and assess carefully. Learn to test the fabric, calculate how much fabric you have
available, deconstruct the old garment, choose a new style, add additional fabrics and complete the project.
Bring future projects with you to begin assessing, measuring and sketching ideas.
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills:
✽ Student Supplies:
✽ Kit Fee:
Some experience working as a Sewing Professional will
make this class seem more worthwhile.
A list will be sent to class attendees
None
Rae Cumbie
Best known in Baltimore for her special occasion gowns, Rae has been creating
custom clothing professionally for over 30 years. Over fifteen years ago, she began
creating wearable art jackets, perfecting the fit on her clients and students. Her line of
Fit For Art Patterns offer versatility and fit for sewers, fiber artists and quilters. She is
an active sewing educator, immediate past president of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals and
contributor to Sew News and Threads magazines.
iii. Carol Kimball
Teaching Your Patterns
This class is for those who want to prepare, teach and/or sell patterns they have developed. This class covers
how to make a professional pattern from a rough copy (includes grading), publish it (self or commercially), how
to figure costs, how to find class venues, the psychology of promoting and teaching,
and legal aspects (copyright, patent).
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills:
✽ Student Supplies:
✽ Kit Fee:
Carol Kimball
Students do NOT need to have created a pattern.
They are welcome to bring them, if they have.
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Carol Kimball has been a full-time professional artist for over thirty years, much of it in
clothing design and pattern making/construction, from bridal to commercial lines to medical
prostheses. She has built historical recreations of costumes for several museums, created life-sized soft sculpture
ventriloquist dummies, illustrated a number of books, and taught Fashion Sketching and Theatrical Costuming, among other
classes. In her copious spare time, she’s usually creating knitting patterns.
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iv.
Denise Severson
Decorative Threads Serger Techniques
Learn to utilize decorative threads and techniques, as used on the sample wearable art jacket. We will
experiment with techniques:
• chain stitched with 40-weight variegated
• boucle braid
• sock yarn braid
• toggle buttons
• faux piping
• color block piecing
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills:
✽ Student Supplies:
The student should be familiar enough with their serger to
easily switch it from standard serging to using the chain
stitch.
A list will be sent to class attendees
✽ Kit Fee:
None
Denise Severson
Denise Severson began sewing when she was five, restyling her Barbie doll dresses, which is a good way to learn extreme
fitting. She continued sewing and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in Home
Economics, with an emphasis in Textiles and Clothing. She has placed as a finalist in the Threads Challenge in 2006, 2007,
2008, 2009, 2011, and 2012, had 3 finalist entries in the 2012 Alliance of Independent Pattern Companies Midnight Magic
Challenge, and has also juried into The Wisconsin Quilt Expo 2006 and 2007. She has also been published in Threads
Magazine. Her business is primarily alterations, but she also does some home dec, machine embroidery and custom work. In
addition, she has taught clothing construction for Rock County 4-H youth for 17 years.
v. Debbie Utberg
Worth Every Penny
This class’s content and exercises are based on Debbie’s personal experiences, the book Worth every penny:
Build a business that thrills your customers and still charge what you’re worth as well as other resource materials.
This class is an opportunity to creatively work ON your business rather than IN your business. Questions
answered as part of this class include: Does your business depend on high volume or developing relationships?,
What is “Brand” and is it important to your business?, What is your brand?, How
do
you develop your brand?, What is the “High-Touch” experience and how do you
create it? Furthermore, we will discuss pricing for quality and the 80/20 principal
and how it relates to our clients.
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills: None
✽ Student Supplies:
A list will be sent to class attendees
✽ Kit Fee:
$5
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Debbie Utberg
Debbie’s professional sewing career began in 1977 when she was asked to sew a wedding gown and discovered the value of her
sewing skills to others. For many years, her business was an intermittent, part-time entity. In 2005, she moved her business
out of her home and into a commercial location. Including her move out of her home, Debbie has relocated four times. Each
time her clients followed her.
5:00 pm
The Last Hurrah -Afternoon Tea
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MONDAY OCTOBER 21, 2013
&
TUESDAY OCTOBER 22, 2013
8:30 am - 9:00 am
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
10:30 am
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
i.
Conference Registration
Post Conference Master Classes:
Morning Beverage Break
Lunch
Sabine David
Perfect Pants
Featuring the principles of the renowned “M. Mueller & Sohn” patternmaking system. Learn pants drafting from
body measurements, use of basic block and a sloper. Compare balance measurements and refine the fit of your
basic pattern for different figure proportions and postures. Learn about wearing
ease, adding seam and hem allowances and the incorporations of pattern symbols and
labels. Add design elements and other garment components such as pockets and
linings. The gained knowledge can be applied in a business, for the master
certification and for personal sewing.
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills: Some sewing experience required.
✽ Student Supplies:
A list will be sent to class attendees
✽ Kit Fee:
Sabine David
None
Sabine David is the owner and founder of Suncoast Custom, a company specializing in
computer-aided patternmaking and design services. Sabine studied design at the University of Applied Science in Hamburg,
Germany and earned a BA in Clothing Technology. She is also a trained dressmaker and instructor. She was a member of
the Examination Board of the Chamber of the Crafts in Hamburg, Germany and was responsible for attending to the students
during the examination stage. Being in the apparel industry for over 20 years, she has extensive industry experience in design,
patternmaking, grading and production. Sabine David has run a CAD patternmaking service for a variety of clients for more
than fifteen years. She has shared her knowledge since 1995 in the RUNDSCHAU (Magazine for Fashion and Pattern
Techniques) in countless expert articles about patternmaking. Sabine relocated her business in 2005 from Germany to British
Columbia, Canada where she provides services to clients in person and over the internet. In cooperation with the German
publisher she has also written and translated several instructional books for patternmakers. To share her knowledge she
taught patternmaking at the Academy of Fashion Design and the University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg, Germany and
worked as a freelance instructor at the Vancouver Island University, Canada. In addition she has taught pattern drafting
workshops at different schools in the US. She just relocated to Victoria, BC, Canada where she has joined the Pacific Design
Academy as a part-time instructor in 2013 to expand her love for teaching pattern drafting, design and fitting
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ii.
Joyce Simmons-Murphy
Adobe InDesign for the Dressmaker
In today’s visual world, words alone no longer suffice. This class will show you how to use Adobe InDesign
software to attractively combine pictures and words on a page; useful for creating teaching handouts, advertising
copy or to explain a thought or idea to clients, students or peers. Come to class with a one-page project to play
with in class and your computer to make it happen. The topic of image resolution and other aspects of preparing
pictures for printed copy (or computer viewing) using Adobe Photoshop Elements will also be covered.
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills:
✽ Student Supplies:
This is for the skilled dressmaker with little to no graphic arts
experience and beginning to intermediate computer skills with
a desire to better communicate with clients, students and
peers through pictures and words.
A list will be sent to class attendees
✽ Kit Fee:
None
Joyce Simons Murphy
Joyce Simons Murphy (JSM) has degrees in apparel design and education plus 20 years of
experience running a tailor shop, altering clothes, constructing garments and selling men's madeto-measure suits. As owner of JSM Tailors, Joyce saw a need for new tools to make tailoring easier. In response to this need,
Joyce developed the “JSM Hourly Rate Calculator”; “the Pricing Alterations Made Easier system”; and the “JSM Pants for
Women system”. As owner of JSM Tailoring Tools, Joyce writes for Threads magazine, trains sewing enthusiasts everywhere in
the use of her professional tailoring tools and continues to develop new tools designed to save fitting time, time making and
adjusting patterns and time spent on business tasks thus giving more time to design and construct custom clothing.
iii. Pamela Powell
The Woman’s Canvas Coat Front (Threads Article 3/13)
The canvas coat front is the core structure of a coat; it is from this canvas foundation that you get the beautiful
sculptured silhouette. Pad stitching is used to softly sculpt the canvas fronts (made out of hair canvas or Hymo)
in both the chest area, from shoulder to bust line that extends into the lapels. Softer canvassing is used in
women’s tailoring as it works more in harmony with the female figure. It is this softly padded foundation structure
that ensures that for life of the garment it will hold its shape.
The class will be making the coat front that I used in this article, but will also include the
pockets, pocket flaps and bound buttonholes
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills: Medium to advanced sewing skills
✽ Student Supplies:
A list will be sent to class attendees
✽ Kit Fee:
$35
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Pamela Powell
Pamela’s background in fashion is based in Europe and Australia and America. She has worked in high-end
couture workrooms on garments for high profile and celebrity clients. She has a client base in bridal, special
occasion and evening wear.
Pamela has 10 years of experience working as an instructor for numerous Fashion Design Degree Programs,
Community Colleges and has worked as an advisor for Graduate Program Students.
She wrote a college textbook on tailoring titled Tailored Fashion Design for Fairchild Books 2010 and this was
followed by an article The woman’s canvas coat front for Threads magazine, 2013.
iv.
Sarah Veblen
Fitting Fundamentals
Everyone can learn to fit. Even though the process of fitting might seem perplexing and maybe even mysterious,
Sarah will make it easy to understand. The key is having a framework to fit within, and Sarah will explain how to
establish a fitting axis so that you always have fixed reference lines to use as guides. In this two day master class
Sarah will give you a strong conceptual understanding of fitting.. By means of demonstration on a dress form and
class participants, she will show you how to read the fabric of a fitting muslin, how to recognize drag lines and
folds, how to manipulate the fabric to eliminate fitting issues, where to start a fitting session, how to move through
the fitting process, when to end a particular fitting session, and how to transfer the fitting changes to the pattern.
You will also get hands-on practice, which is a different experience than watching someone else fit a garment.
After Sarah demonstrates fitting a skirt, class participants will pair off and fit each
other, with Sarah there to guide you along the way. Next we will turn our attention to
bodices, first with Sarah demonstrating, then with participants fitting each other. One
of the bonuses of fitting each other in a group setting is that interesting fitting
problems invariably arise, and Sarah will help you track them down and solve them.
All participants will be sent thorough information on how to prepare their fitting muslins
for the class.
✽ Pre-Requisite Skills:
✽ Student Supplies:
✽ Kit Fee:
Anyone who would like to learn fitting basics or who would like
to enhance fitting skills they already have.
A list will be sent to class attendees
None
Sarah Veblen
Sarah is a custom fashion designer who specializes in fit, innovative pattern design, and quality garment
construction. Dedicated to promoting the craft of garment-making, Sarah has more than twenty Threads
magazine articles and teaches from her studio in Maryland, online at PatternReview.com, and as a guest lecturer
across the country. Her years of experience in fitting led to her book “The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect
Fitting” (Creative Publishing International, 2012)
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Additional Information
Welcome Reception
• This will be held Thursday evening from 7:00 pm — 9:00 pm.
• It is a time for friends to get reacquainted and for new friends to meet.
• The board members will also be present giving members the opportunity to ask questions regarding individual
board positions as well as how the board works in general.
• Heavy Hors D’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.
Vendor Market - Atrium Cafe
• We will have a vendor market on Friday, October 18 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm.
• Fellow association members as well as local (& some not so local) sewing-related businesses will be on hand to
show you their beautiful wares.
• Kenneth D. King will be autographing his books at the vendor market
✽ Please support these vendors who go to much effort to bring their products to conference ✽
We have scheduled the market this year so that you may visit
• during your (short) afternoon ‘tea‘
• at the end of the afternoon classes
• during the dinner hour up until our Fashion Show begins
Fashion Show and Member Showcase - Atrium
• Friday evening we will have our member showcase, fashion show, and Threads Challenge presentation.
• The runway show will start at 7:30 pm with the challenge winners being announced at the end of the show.
• Applications for the member showcase & runway show are available on the website at
www.sewingprofessionals.org.
Champagne Reception -Hospitality Suite
• To be held Friday evening following the Fashion Show
• We will be presenting Kenneth D. King with our Lifetime Achievement Award during the Fashion Show. Come
help us celebrate Kenneth’s accomplishments.
• Light Hors D’oeuvres and a cash bar will be supplied.
Annual Banquet
• We have a treat in store this year with a dinner cruise on The General Jackson Showboat.
• We will board the boat and be served dinner while we cruise up the Cumberland River to see the Nashville City
lights.
• On the return cruise, we will enjoy a musical stage show in the two-story Victorian Theater aboard one of the
largest showboats in the country.
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Conference Location:
The Inn At Opryland
2401 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
Phone #615-231-8861 ; Fax #615-231-8856
Reservations can be made using the website created just for us
http://cwp.marriott.com/bnagi/sewinganddesign
A room rate of $109 per night has been negotiated.
Area Transportation:
• Take advantage of Nashville’s central location and drive to conference.
• Hotel parking is complimentary
• Nashville International Airport is 8 miles from the hotel and there is a shuttle service directly to the hotel.
Purchase your tickets at the Gaylord Opryland desk in the baggage claim area.
$30 0ne Way, $40 Round Trip
Shuttle
to Downtown: 1 day pass $20; 3 day pass $30; 1 evening pass $15
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Complimentary on-site parking
All public areas non-smoking
Car rentals available at Opryland Hotel
Complimentary shuttle to Opryland Hotel,
Coffee & tea maker in-room
Mobility accessible rooms
Room service available 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Atrium Heated Pool & Whirlpool
24 -hour Fitness Center
Vending machines
Wi-Fi available
In-House Restaurant: Opry Backstage Grill (southern cuisine) is open for lunch and dinner
In-House Cafe: Atrium Cafe is open for breakfast until 11:00 am
A listing of local restaurants will be available at Conference Registration
Church Information available on site
Weather in Nashville in Mid October:
• Day time temps in the low 70’s generally, with night time temps cooler in the high 40’s.
What To Wear:
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Celebrate our theme and don your best country attire!
Business casual for day events.
Evening events give us the opportunity to dress up a bit more.
And of course we love to be inspired by each others latest designs (like we have time to sew for ourselves).
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Pricing Schedule
• Registration form available on line at www.sewingprofessionals.org beginning July 1,
2013.
• Early Bird pricing good through July 15, 2013.
• Non-member registration begins August 1, 2013.
• Registration ends September 25, 2013.
• Supply lists will be sent upon registration for each class as well as being available on
the website.
Join us for the fun, learning & friendship! Not to be missed!
Registration Categories
Early Bird
After 7/15
Non-Member
Full Conference
595
625
725
Two Day (Friday, Saturday)
485
505
605
Two Day (Saturday, Sunday)
330
350
450
Friday Only
255
270
370
Saturday Only
245
260
360
Sunday Only
150
165
265
Master Class
335
350
450
Tour
70
70
80
35
35
35
95
95
95
Event tickets
fashion show ($40 at door),
receptions, lunch, breakfast
Banquet Tickets
For those in the Nashville area interested in taking individual classes during core conference, contact
ASDP for the price schedule and availability: conference@sewingprofessionals.org