Cynthia Guffey
Cynthia Guffey has been designing women's clothing and teaching sewing and fitting techniques for seventeen years. She owns an up-scale fabric store and custom dressmaking business in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and her designs have been worn everywhere from the opening of the Met to Acapulco. Cynthia has developed effective, practical, and simple fitting and construction techniques that she teaches throughout the United States. Her sold-out sewing seminars are filled with information that result in beautifully fitted, custom-look clothing. Her sewing seminars receive rave reviews because, as one of America's best sewers, she shows you how to save time by getting it right the first time. By using her creativity and talents in designing, sewing and writing, Cynthia continues to inspire sewing enthusiasts around the world.
Fitting Accomplished: Part 1
Cynthia Guffey/Cynthia Guffey, Ent.
220CT - Room 107--Class fee $8
THURSDAY 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
There are two measurements that affect 80% of the fit of a garment for the upper body: shoulders, armholes, collars, bust apex, and more. Cynthia will demonstrate the measuring techniques, their influence on fit, and how to apply them to the pattern.
Fitting Accomplished: Part 2
Cynthia Guffey/Cynthia Guffey, Ent.
240CT - Room 107—Class fee $8
THURSDAY 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
One of the most challenging areas of fitting is the transition from one area to another: for example, from narrow shoulders to a full bust. First, Cynthia will detail a measuring process that makes the application to the pattern easier. She will discuss the selection of a pattern style that allows for a flattering, more linear look and how to make that pleasing flow from one point to another.
Fitting Accomplished: Part 3
Cynthia Guffey/Cynthia Guffey, Ent.
250CT - Room 107—Class fee $8
THURSDAY 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Pants fitting is often the most frustrating project for sewers. Cynthia will demonstrate techniques of pants fitting that you may not have considered in your past struggles: waist slope, waist to knee adjustment, and hip shape. All of the elements that assure a perfect fit will be analyzed, questions answered, and fit accomplished.
Pants Construction: Part 1
Cynthia Guffey/Cynthia Guffey, Ent.
310CF - Room 107--Class fee $8
FRIDAY 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
The order of construction and the understanding of the direction of the grain are two key elements to the finished drape of pants. Both of these issues plus sewing the concavity of the waistline and more will presented.
Pants Construction: Part 2
Cynthia Guffey/Cynthia Guffey, Ent.
320CF - Room 107--Class fee $8
FRIDAY 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Once the basic construction is accomplished, add the details that complete the look. The steps to complete various pocket styles such as a side angle and bound pocket will be shown. A perfectly straight, bulk free zipper will yield a professional finish. Join Cynthia and discover how to do it.
Complete Guide to Buttonholes
Cynthia Guffey/Cynthia Guffey, Ent.
330CF - Room 107--Class fee $8
FRIDAY 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Vertical placement, number, distance from the edge, size of button, size of buttonhole, distance between buttons and more will be discussed. Learn pattern alterations needed for button size changes.
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