Fashion Corsetry Level 1 & 2 – City & Guilds

Learn the practical skills and knowledge to construct a strapless half cup, underwired bra, a cupped bra corset extending to the hip line and a waspie or bustier extending to the waistline.  You will also complete design and research units as well as folder work to support your garments.

During the course you will:

• measure and record body sizes accurately
• recognise the characteristics of a range of fabrics and haberdashery for fashion corsetry including eyelets, hooks and hook tape, zips – open and closed end, cup wires, spiral, rigid nylon and steel boning
• use tools and equipment carefully and safely, particularly boning, cup wires, and eyelet tools
• handle fabrics correctly during cutting, fitting, stitching and pressing
• select and develop designs for comfort and style, particularly in the case of boning and underwiring
• adjust patterns as necessary to achieve a close fitting garment
• finish garments correctly, ensuring that the wearer is protected against bone and wire ends
• understand the care requirements for the completed garments

Call IDC on 01527 584840 or Brenda (the Director) on 07966 497783

Fees – Level 2 Certificate £1595
Fees – Level 1 Award – £395