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The SITU Sewing Circle has been in existence for a long while and we have had some great times! We have had lots of wonderful “show and tell”, helped each other with fitting and sewing techniques and had some really fun “field trips” to Portland OR, Victoria BC and Vancouver BC and Snohomish. We've grown over the years and so have the needs of our membership. Therefore, the costume planning process is now referred to as "Design Studio", where we will gather, spread out books, patterns, example of costumes, and discuss the "look" for an upcoming event. We are also holding "Workshops", normally held in public spaces, where a more structured class is taught about a certain garment or accessory. |
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SITU will have a Design Studio of an introduction to how corsets shaped a woman’s silhouette. Corsets (also known as “stays” or “a pair of bodies”) have been routinely worn from roughly 1500 to roughly 1925. This Design Studio will be on Sunday, October 4 from 1 pm to 5 pm. It will be at my house in the Seward Park neighborhood of Seattle. My address is in the directory, or email me if you need my address. “One of the most interesting aspects of the history of the costume of Western Europe is the continuous evolution of the silhouette.” So begins Norah Waugh in her 1954 book Corsets and Crinolines. In this Design Studio we will review how the different silhouettes were achieved based on different corsets. I will have my 4 different corsets on hand to look at, handle and perhaps try on. We will dispel some of the myths about corsets – contrary to popular belief, corsets can be very comfortable. Answers to the following and many other questions will be provided:
We are so lucky in Seattle to have Marie Cooley, SITU member and fabulous corsetière. She does wonderful work, as several SITU members can attest. Check out her website and blog at www.fittingroomcorsets.com I know many of you have corsets and books related to corsetry. You are invited to bring them so we all can learn from them. Because of the nature of this Design Studio, we request that it be ladies only. If you plan to attend, please RSVP, so we can have sufficient tea and goodies on hand. |
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Design Studio Presents
#2: SITU will be hosting a Design Studio, “An Introduction to Regency Attire” for both men and women. The Regency period can be broadly defined as c. 1795 to c. 1820.
It’s a mid-day gathering with special
guest presenters/teachers. This is in preparation for the SITU
Winter Event: This presentation will be on Saturday, October 10, 11am – 3 pm. It will be in the meeting room at:
University Branch of the Seattle
Public Library We will be discussing the principal items (the “look”) that define Regency Attire, for both men and women. Our guest presenters will show costumes for men and women, so you’ll be able to handle and see up close what can be sewn or found and creatively put together from thrift stores!
As a benefit of
being part of SITU, there is no charge for this Design
Studio! However,
please RSVP to me so we will
have enough food snacks on hand. We encourage you to bring your own
(non-alcoholic) beverage, such as coffee, tea, soft drink, etc. |
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Check out our upcoming Workshops... |
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On behalf of SITU, Lady Victoria (aka Rita Harris) and Miss Bobbie are planning the latest in our series of workshops in sewing a useful outfit for SITU events and dress-up opportunities. We are planning a workshop for a Regency Era Dress, c1795-c1820. This era corresponds with our upcoming Winter Event, Bal au Masquerade dans La Vieux Carre, 1803, which will be on Saturday, February 6, 2010. The Regency Dress Workshop is planned for Sunday, November 15, 2009, with optional fitting sessions on November 7 and 8, 2009. The workshop will build upon the information presented at the Corset Design Studio on October 3 and 4, 2009 and the Introduction to Regency Attire Design Studio on October 10, 2009. All of these sessions are free of charge.
**NEWS ITEM -
Pacific Fabrics 4th Avenue has just received a shipment of 11
of the Folkwear "Empire" patterns for women.
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Are you interested in participating in the many "Centennial Celebrations" which are taking place around Puget Sound now and in 2010? NOW is the time to put your 1910 attire together, whether you are a elegant gentleman or genteel lady! |
SITU is
additionally planning various “Design Studio” and "Workshop" gatherings to discuss: We will be featuring guest instructors for these gatherings. Cost is based upon the materials you'll use. Other times, the gathering is entirely free. Come, find
out how to put together an appropriate outfit by either
sewing, thrift shopping or searching through your closet and attic. In addition to discussing Edwardian fashions, Miss Bobbie will bring both One Hour Dress booklets to the Design Circle for you to peruse. |
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The Design Studio is ready! Are you're struggling to put
something lovely together?
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The next gathering is If you're interested in coming to the next event or
Design Studio,
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Consider contacting SITUSeattle to come along for the many "Dress-up Opportunities" or if you need help putting together an outfit. Help and advice are within your reach. Lady Victoria will be happy to connect you with resources! |
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Updated on September 15, 2009 |
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