‘Kesta Dress’ Sew-along with Alice Cliff

Join senior pattern maker Alice Cliff for a two-day class to cut and sew a ‘Kesta dress’ together.

The Paper Cloth Cut ‘Kesta dress’ is a relaxed drawstring-waist dress with two sleeve length and cuff options, designed by Alice. See images below. Choose between a split yoke on bias to highlight your stripe fabric or pattern, or a classic full yoke. With patch pockets and a centre front placket for snaps or buttons, you have plenty of opportunity to colour block!

This is a two-day class, 10am–4pm each day. Suitable for adults and teenagers, sewing level beginner to intermediate. 
The printed pattern will be provided on the first day. Suitable for sizes 8-22 AUS/UK (4-18 US, 36-50 EUR). Don’t worry, Alice will be there to guide you, step by step.

When: Wednesday 12 + Thursday 13 February (see program below)
Time: 10am–4pm each day
Where: The Makerspace
Cost: $275 per person +GST, includes Kesta Dress pattern valued at $20.
Morning & afternoon tea will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.
Limited: 6 students only allows plenty of personal tuition.
Materials & Tools: bring your own fabric and accessories of choice, sewing machine, scissors, pins, needles, tape measure, chalk or fabric pen and thread. Any extra instructions and reminders will be given via email prior to the start date.

Program
Day 1: cut out your dress and sew the placket, pockets and sleeves.
Day 2: sew the main body to the yoke, side seams, drawstring casing, armholes and finishing hems and neckline.
Whatever you don’t finish in class, you can continue at home with Alice’s email support if needed.

About Alice Cliff
Alice Cliff is a highly accomplished senior creative pattern maker who has worked for top fashion houses including Alexander McQueen, in London and Chloé, in Paris, where her work has been worn by Beyoncé, Rihanna and Claire Foy. Her talent, professionalism, persistence and hard work for over 15 years has seen her work with some of the best fashion houses and creative directors in fashion today. Currently based in Perth, Alice also specialises in tailoring and runs a freelance business, Paper Cloth Cut, creating PDF patterns and teaching workshops.

All images courtesy of Alice Cliff, Paper Cloth Cut.

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