Updated! Victorian Underpinnings
Sat, Oct 10
|Vintage Merlot Studios
By popular demand, we have changed this class from the dressing gown to Victorian underwear! Join us to make a chemise and drawers set to complete the perfect Victorian silhouette. This class is now only one weekend: 10th -11th.
Time & Location
Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – Oct 11, 2026, 5:00 PM
Vintage Merlot Studios, S Pennsylvania St, Centennial, CO, USA
Guests
About the event
The perfect silhouette begins with the proper underpinnings. This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of sewing a period-appropriate chemise and drawer set of the 1860's-80's Emphasizing historical accuracy and practical techniques, you'll gain the skills to craft underwear that enhance the elegance and functionality of Victorian fashion.
What You'll Learn
Historical Context: The how and why underwear was designed the way it was.
Pattern Selection and Adaptation: Learn how to choose and modify patterns to achieve an authentic 1880s silhouette, and what makes them different from the decades before and after.
Fabric Selection: Discover appropriate fabric choices for the period, including cottons and wools, and learn about fabric care and sourcing.
Construction Techniques: Master period-appropriate sewing techniques, such as hand-finishing, French seams, and ruffles, to ensure both durability and authenticity.
Tickets
General Admission
This registration includes patterns, a light lunch each day, and endless tea.
$225.00
+$5.63 ticket service fee
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