Making Latex Clothes Beginners Short Course
Course description
Course overview
In this two-day course students learn the basic techniques involved in the making of latex clothes and will be taught by Nick Jones - a well-known designer and manufacturer in the industry with 17 years' experience.
The aim of the course is that students will be able to grasp the techniques of tracing the pattern and cutting the garment to applying the glue, bonding the seams and leave the course with a simple garment they have made. This could be a pencil skirt, a crop top or a dress. And for men, a t-shirt, a vest, or a pair of shorts.
Depending on students' ability, further techniques could also be learnt, such as hemming, adding trims, edging and applique and inserting zips.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone at a beginner level interested in making latex garments, but obviously any previous experience in making clothes would be an advantage.
Key information
Topics covered
- Learning techniques of tracing the pattern and cutting the garment
- Applying the glue and bonding the seams
- Making of a simple garment which could be a pencil skirt, crop top, dress, t-shirt, vest, or a pair of shorts
Learning outcomes
- Familiarity with the techniques of working with latex
- Having made a latex clothing garment of your choice
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance.
Materials
- Pair of sharp scissors (Fiskars or similar)
- Small Rotary Cutter
- Tape Measure
Tutor
Nick Jones
Nick Jones has 17 years experience in the design & manufacture of Latex clothes and is highly accomplished in every skill involved. He has worked as Production Assistant, Workshop Manager, Designer & Production Manager and has a excellent reputation in the business. For the last 7 years he has been self employed, building his own label "Tainted Love", working freelance, commissions & Wholesale work.
www.tainted-love.com
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