“Workshops” are those classes that are hosted “live” by me in a Facebook group. All classes you can sign up for immediately, at any time of the year, do not have the private Facebook group. When I run the class with a Facebook group I call it a workshop. All classes offer unlimited access to each lesson with video tutorials and handouts. The only thing missing from the regular class and the workshop is the FB group where you’d have access to me as the instructor to ask questions as you go along and also communicate and get feedback from other students working on the project at the same time.

The workshop (hosted classes) are similar to a sew-along where you can get personalized help as students work through the project together. Students who register for a workshop class with the group or simply sign up for any of our classes offered, access to all the lessons is yours when you need to work through each step of the particular project.

Hope this answers your questions, Richard. Please let me know if you have others.
Jennifer

Absolutely! The pattern is actually drafted from a 1880s pattern and documentation so it is perfect for the 1890s.

Will the Victorian corset in this class be historically accurate for 1890-1900?

For the classes you will be doing later, will they be online classes or a workshop? Also I am a little confused about workshops. If I would buy a workshop and wouldn’t have time to work on it till after the class is over, would I still have access to everything?

This class would be of help; however, the main difference is the gussets in the Edwardian 1903 corset and the bit different shape it produces. The fitting techniques and even most of the sewing instructions including grommet setting and bust insertion would be the same. I don’t go over gussets at all in this Victorian corset class. The boning method in the Edwardian corset of two bones in one casing is also different than this class.

For reference, I will be hosting a late Edwardian corset class starting in January 2016 using the Truly Victorian TVE13. It will actually be closer in construction to the 1903 pattern than this Victorian class. I have plans to host a class with the 1903 TV corset pattern – perhaps later in 2016.

Hi Mary,
No need to wait for the pattern as the online class has no expiration and you can get started now with researching supplies & tools you need. I don’t recommend the kits with boning as most everyone needs to change a size or two from what’s given in the kit. It’s like a one-size-fits-most thing with the kits which in corset making just isn’t. But if a kit has fabric, grommets and other miscellaneous items then you’re fine. Just know that with boning and the busk you may be different size than a pre-packaged kit. Good luck with your sewing!
Jennifer