Jackets inspired by historical costume course is explorative as it delves into a different world where the clothes were created by tailors exclusively. In general their names remain unknown but their work speak for itself.  The so-called scientific system of pattern-making was not introduced yet as well as in most occasion dress-form and sewing machine. So patterns were created directly on the client and style lines were the product of rather artistic endeavor. In this course tailoring mastery applied to the natural fabrics will be observed as major contributor to the art of garment creation.

Jackets inspired by historical costume will come in 6 consecutive modules.

As of now we present the first module Tail coat inspired jacket, designing double collar jacket on a dress-form. Another 5 modules will be ready soon. The course is addressed to the professionals and amateurs with advanced skills level. 

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Tail coat inspired jacket designing double collar jacket on a dress-form

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​Tellingly the tailcoat’s origins lie in the adaptation of the frock. In the late 1700s, the front of the long frock’s skirt (the portion below the waist) was increasingly cut away to make the coat possibly more practical for horseback riding. By the end of the century, all that was left of the skirt was its rear which was divided in half by a long center vent resulting in two “coattails”. This new “tail-coat” was soon adopted as the new dress coat for day and evening.

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The course comes with sub-project "Vest draping" and subsequently consists of two parts.

You will have:

 

4 months access to the video-lessons

Around 4 hour of lessons record

Tutor support and feedback

Certification

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Lessons content:

 

Draping the vest

Starting the project, shaping the waist
Draping the vest' collar
Draping the vest back

 

Draping the jacket

Draping the front
Draping the jacket second collar
Evaluating and improving the front
Draping the side panel, front
Draping the center back panel
Draping the side panel, back
Assembling front and back pieces
Preparing and draping the sleeve
Final words