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Julian Roberts 2010 Tour.  Julian Roberts will return to the US and Canada in his 2010 Tour with the latest and most magic versions of his Subtraction Cutting system of fashion design.  The Tour will begin with CutPrint = JR + JR, a collaboration with J.R. Campbell, digital print artist and Chair of the Fashion Department at Kent State, Ohio. The Master Class and evening show will be held at Kent State Studio New York City June 11 & 12.  The next week, Ryerson University in Toronto and on to Kwantlen University in Vancouver and down the west coast.  If you live near these schools, save the date!  Tickets will be available in most locations.  More about Julian Roberts.

Madame Grés.  We are looking forward to the third draping class in the series from the fabulous Dutch draping book.  Each class recreates an iconic designer piece representative of the design style that made the person famous.  The next class will be April 17 & 18 (note date change here) in St. Helena, CA on the Grecian Gown of Madame Grés and will feature not only her draping techniques but also many of her construction and pleating techniques.   Register for the class and more information.

A little immodest feedback from a recent draping class at Penwag (Pennisula Wearable Art Guild):

“I’d attend any workshop she offers, including one that lasts longer and costs more. She’s fabulous”
 “I learned so much, it was a wonderful workshop.  I wish it had been  longer.  It was my first experience draping.”

Check the work in the last class, Draping the Dior Jacket, more photos.  We have just received a new shipment of the books - 12 left!  Purchase book:

Books

New Paper Dress Form!  Debuted at the Vionnet Identique exhibition in Chicago last fall and now ready to go to work.  This ia a great way to display half-scale design prototypes and test flat pattern experiments -- also perfect for classroom use in which cost is a factor and everyone experiments a lot. 

Shipped in sheets; you cut and assemble in minutes. Catch all the details on the product page, to be posted soon.

This is our new book, out just a few months and popular!  There are some secrets in the world of fashion and pattern design and one of the best kept is knowing about Harriet Pepin's books!  Many a famous designer has poured over the fine print and tried out her theories with scratch pads and paper folding, going on to convince us all that they were born with an amazing knack for design.  Ms. Pepin's books were used as textbooks during the iconic Golden Age of Couture in the Clothing and Textile departments of major universities -- it was before there were 2-year programs and everyone who was serious had to earn a BA degree.  Therefore, her texts stressed not only how to design but why certain concepts and knowledge were important -- this enabled you to understand the craft, not just copy others' work.  It is the theory, not just the application!

We will produce at least two of her books and the first one is Fundamentals of Apparel Design, 1948.  The next one will be Modern Pattern Design.  With access to her books, today's designers will have a much better chance of getting us all back to a better dressed society.  Cross your fingers!  Purchase book: Books