Description

Sew a corset dress with Madalynne!

Dive into DIY corsetry, lingerie and dressmaking with a focused, 3-day retreat at Madalynne Studios in Philadelphia. Maddie Kulig’s hands-on teaching methods guides you through every detail of constructing a structured fashion corset dress. From finding your size, determining the corset underwire, how to sew boning channels, you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to make a one-of-a-kind garment. Each day is designed with hands-on sewing, demonstrations, and personalized guidance, ensuring that your finished garment fits beautifully. Top Drawer is also chance to enjoy three days of creating with like-minded sewists and make new sewing friends. Plus, you’ll be the first to learn how to make this new lingerie and corset inspired dress pattern from Madalynne X Simplicity!

DATE + TIMES 

February 21-23, 2025

Day 1: 12 – 6PM
Machine set up. Measuring and finding your size, sewing muslin, fitting.

Day 2: 9AM – 5PM
This is a busy day! We will work our way through the cutting and sewing the dress. 

Day 3: 9AM – 5PM
A more relaxing day, but don’t let your guard down! The last day is all for finishing.

We will break for lunch between 1-2PM. There will be vegetarian and non vegetarian options upon request. Please let me know if you have any dietary restrictions. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks. 

LOCATION

Madalynne Studios
3101 W. Glenwood Avenue, Philadelphia

COST

Cost includes the class, materials to make the project, and food only. Students will have to pay for travel, lodging.

PROJECT, WHAT YOU’LL TO EXPECT + LEARN

Types of underwires
How to find the right underwire
Determining your size
Adjusting pattern to fit your underwire shape and size
Making + fitting a muslin
How to sew an underwire bra cup
Pattern making basics for lingerie + corsetry
Types of fabrics for lingerie + corsetry
Type os linings + strength layers for lingerie + corsetry
Types of boning for corsetry
Techniques for sewing boning channels

SIZES

Pattern is available in band sizes 28-44 and cup sizes A-I. If you are outside this size range, please email hello@madalynne.com to see how your size can be made.

SUPPLIES

All materials to make the project are included in class fee, however, it is strongly encouraged that students being their machine and supplies (snips, pins, rulers, marking pens, etc). If a student is traveling and cannot bring their own supplies, please contact hello@madalynne.com after signing up.

REFUNDS

Refunds or exchanges are not available.

PREREQUISITE

Intermediate or advanced lingerie sewing knowledge is required. Students must have made a bra prior to the class or schedule a 1-on-1 lesson if they have not. Madalynne reserves the right to refund registration if a student’s skill level is below advanced.

MORE MADALYNNE

See all of Madalynne’s virtual classes here

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