Anatomy of a Jacket – achieving a luxury finish
Alice Cliff, couture pattern cutter, shares secrets of the atelier in this talk and demonstration at Calico & Ivy.
Join us for a detailed look at how jackets are made in luxury ready-to-wear fashion with Alice Cliff
Following her successful series of couture pattern cutting and draping masterclasses, and her involvement in the Pilbara Fashion Festival, Alice Cliff offers a short talk and demonstration.
Tuesday 18 May, 5.30-7.30pm
Calico & Ivy, Glyde Street, Mosman Park
$35pp
SOLD OUT! In only 16 hours!
To go on the waitlist, please email: maryellen@makerandsmith.com.au with Alice Cliff Talk in the subject line.
Exploring all aspects of tailoring including fabric choice, how and where to use interfacing, hand stitching canvas, collars and tailor’s tacks on lapels, padding shoulders and constructing the perfect lining pattern.
Alice’s presentation includes samples to look at and demonstrations, a booklet of information and plenty of time to ask questions.
Read about Alice Cliff and her career in top fashion houses in Paris and London.
Tickets include refreshments and snacks. Limited to 10 only.
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We thank Josie Parnell for her partnership in hosting this talk at Calico & Ivy.
FAQs
When to arrive:
Please arrive at 5:15pm to settle in time for start at 5:30pm. (Please don’t arrive before this time.)
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
- On street parking is available in nearby streets.
- A 1 minute walk from Mosman Park train station.
Is the venue Accessible?
There are some stairs to the lower floor where the talk will take place. Contact us or the venue if you have any queries.
Photography
Yes, you can take phone photos during the workshops, but if you publish or post to social media you must credit Alice Cliff (@paperclothcut), Maker & Smith (@maker_and_smith) and Calico & Ivy (@calicoandivy).
By attending the talk you automatically give permission to be photographed. Photos may be used by Maker & Smith and Alice Cliff for promotional purposes. If you’d prefer not to permit, please advise the Maker & Smith representative at the event.
What are the COVID-19 precautions?
We will operate according to the Western Australian guidelines at the time. The workshop is deliberately for a small number and takes place in a well-ventilated room to provide space for physical distancing; hand sanitiser will be on hand and please bring your own mask, if you feel the need to wear one. We ask that you do not attend if you are ill and, if this is the case, we will negotiate fair and reasonable terms.
If COVID-19 impacts the presentation of a workshop, we will notify you of the postponed dates, and will negotiate fair and reasonable terms. If Maker & Smith has to cancel a workshop a full refund will be made and reasonable advance notice will be given.
Will there be more classes?
Subject to demand, COVID-19, and Alice’s availability, yes, we intend to run more classes.
In July 2017, Maker & Smith was founded by Mary Ellen Cliff and Carola Akindele-Obe. Their primary objective was to fulfil their strong desire to elevate the professional craft industry in Western Australia. Maker & Smith operates on a volunteer basis and aims for self-sustainability without compromising standards. We rely on partnerships and pay fair fees to skilled artisans and designer-makers who participate in our programs.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Maker & Smith respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, including the Whadjuk, Pibelman, and Minang peoples of the Noongar nation. We recognise the importance of their culture and the ongoing contribution they make to the life of this region. We also recognise the significance of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, which calls for constitutional recognition and the establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution.
Always was, always will be.