{"product_id":"couture-tailoring-intensive","title":"Couture Tailoring Intensive: The Coat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA tailored winter coat is a major milestone in garment construction. Using true couture methods, you'll learn how inner structuring—hair canvas, pad stitching, wigan, and domette—sculpts a coat to retain its structure, drape, and elegance for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 30 years in the garment industry, Richard Harper brings master-level precision to the classroom. Classically trained in Haute Couture at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), his career spans bespoke tailoring, bridal, and historical\/theatrical costuming. Blending heirloom Victorian construction techniques and decades of commercial expertise, he offers students with direct access to high-fashion tailoring methods and professional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKILL LEVEL: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntermediate to advanced\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATES\/TIMES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThursdays, 1-4PM \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNovember 5, 12, 19; December 3, 10, 17; Jan 7, 14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(8 sessions, 24 total hours of class time)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach 3-hour session balances high-detail demos with dedicated studio sewing. Independent sewing between sessions is required to keep pace. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKILLS YOU WILL LEARN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision fitting and tailored measurement techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with structural layers and tailoring fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelt pockets and bound buttonholes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltering, hanging, and setting sleeves and coat vents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional collar and lapel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining insertion, pad stitching, and hand-finishing (hems, pickstitching, and hand-worked buttonholes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATTERN REQUIREMENTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents must purchase their pattern separately. You may bring your own pattern featuring a classic collar (notched or shawl), set-in multi-piece sleeves, classic lines, button closures, and vents, or choose from these recommended options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVogue: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/simplicity.com\/vogue-patterns\/v1990\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eV1990\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/simplicity.com\/vogue-patterns\/v1971\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eV1971\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/simplicity.com\/vogue-patterns\/v1669\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eV1669 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcCalls: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/simplicity.com\/mccalls\/pdm7478\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eM7478\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/simplicity.com\/mccalls\/m6800\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eM6800 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurda: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/simplicity.com\/burda-style\/bur6462\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBUR 6462\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/simplicity.com\/burda-style\/bur5683\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBUR 5683\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/simplicity.com\/burda-style\/bur6845\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBUR 6845 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButterick: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/simplicity.com\/butterick\/b7020\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eB7020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy Hand London: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/byhandlondon.com\/products\/rumana-coat-pdf-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRumana Coat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT TO BRING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour chosen coat pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBasic sewing kit: scissors, snips, seam ripper, pins, rulers, chalk (we also have these tools available to borrow in the studio)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote: A full supply list (wool shell, hair canvas, lining, and specialty notions) will be sent following registration. Specialty tailoring supplies and curated coat fabrics may also be available in-store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudio sewing machines are provided. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may bring your own machine if you prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASS SIZE: \u003c\/strong\u003e4-6 people\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEACHER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richard Harper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCANCELLATION POLICY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you need to cancel, please contact the studio as soon as possible. Cancellations more than 3 days before the class starts will receive credit towards a future class. Cancellations less than 3 days are non-refundable. Each class must have at least three participants in order to run. Marengo Studio reserves the right to cancel this class if we do not have enough participants (you will be notified of a cancellation at least 48 hours ahead of the class start and may choose a full refund or credit towards a future class). Thank you for your understanding!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarengo Sewing Studio is committed to supporting indie sewing pattern designers. We ask permission from the designer before offering workshops that use their patterns, use photos for our shop listings only with their permission, and provide a copy of the pattern for each student in class in accordance with their use policies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marengo Sewing Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54112160481391,"sku":"COATCLASS","price":720.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1430\/6415\/files\/coat-front.jpg?v=1789238312","url":"https:\/\/www.marengosew.com\/products\/couture-tailoring-intensive","provider":"Marengo Sewing Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}