Lobster Tail Bustle Class <\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to sew a 1870s or 1880s dress but need the bustle undergarment first? Confused of where to start making a bustle? <\/span>Then this is the class for you! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through a short 2-lesson class we’ll walk through each step to create a lobster tail style bustle support. Each lesson has 5 videos along with an accompanying PDF handout and homework assignments.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a beginner to\u00a0intermediate level class<\/strong>. You should be familiar with basic sewing techniques including sewing darts, topstitching, grading seams, hemming, and a hand whipstitch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“While I am not new to sewing or costuming, I learned a lot of tricks from your videos and had several ‘why didn’t I think of that?’ moments.” ~anonymous from exit survey<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here Are Your Lesson Plans:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lesson 1: <\/strong>Discuss appropriate fabrics, cut & mark the pieces, sew hems & darts, and add wire channels<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lesson 2: <\/strong>Add a ruffle, sew side seams, and finish with the waistband and hoop wire<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many undergarments are the last thing we costumers think of, right? Why not start now and get yours done before you need it? The lobster tail bustle goes together quickly and does the job of keeping your skirts properly supported in the bustle silhouette.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Valuable Skills & Techniques You’ll Learn:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

• What fabrics to use for a bustle undergarment<\/span><\/li>
• How to mark fabric for sewing & casing placement<\/span><\/li>
• Tips on sewing with the grain<\/span><\/li>
• How to apply bias tape within a curved area<\/span><\/li>
• How to pleat a ruffle<\/span><\/li>
• Tips to setting on a waistband<\/span><\/li>
• How to cut and tip hoop wire<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n