Tag: fitting garment
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Couturier ‘String Theory’ – not just a Fable!
Most of the Students at Ecole Holt Couture have heard me tell a similar version of this Fable…. Once upon a time there was a very rich man and his wife spending some quality time together on their private south pacific island. Even with its remoteness it had every modern convenience. Solar panels for electricity,…
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A typical day at Ecole Holt Couture…
After asking our students about topics for this blog, they immediately replied ‘what about what we do in class all day long!’ Other than our particular projects (which are pretty exciting in themselves) this is what happens. At the moment we have 3 separate classes running at different levels, but at some point during the…
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Design patterns and fittings
An integral part of a couturier’s expertise involves the fitting of a garment properly. A good design may not necessarily be seen as a good design if it doesn’t fit properly and if it is unprofessionally finished. But almost everyone has come to accept ill-fitting clothing as being normal these days or is unaware of…
Ecole Holt Couture - School of Couture Sewing & Design 