Create Your Couture Closet

FULL- WAIT LIST ONLY

May 13-18, 2020

9am-5pm daily 

Palm Mountain Resort, at 155 E Belardo, Palm Springs, CA, 92262

This 6 day workshop will begin with a skirt or dress pattern custom designed and drafted to fit and flatter your figure, or Vogue Pattern 7881 for a custom fitted pant.

Claire Shaeffer will bring in Haute Couture and high end ready-to-wear garments from her extensive collection to explain the techniques used, and allow students to inspect the garments close up, inside and out! 

Couture techniques for hand applied zippers, fly front zippers, a variety of waistbands and waist stays, closures, pockets, darts, seam finishes, linings, underlinings, fabric selection, weighted and interfaced hems and professional pressing will be demonstrated and discussed. Students will make samples of their favorite techniques. The book Couture Sewing Techniques will be used as a reference for haute couture techniques.

Information on color, contrast, scale, fabric knowledge and selection, and sewing ergonomics will be discussed throughout the week.

Each student will be fit in their personalized muslin, then they will start on their own pants, skirt, or dress and be well on their way to completing their projects by the end of the workshop. Detailed finishing instructions will be provided for each student. 

Cost is $1200 per student, $300 non-refundable deposit will hold a spot. Limited space available to keep a low teacher to student ratio. Muslin and sample supplies included. Many sewing tools and a limited number of machines are available for use. Students will need to bring fashion fabric, lining, and trims (a detailed supply list will be provided upon registration or request). Select fabrics, tools, and notions will be available for purchase. 

The workshop will be held at the Palm Mountain Resort, at 155 E Belardo, Palm Springs, CA, 92262. Special rates have been negotiated for workshop attendees. Call 760-325-1301 for reservations, ask them for the Love Couture Sewing rates.  

January 11-16, 2021

9am-5pm daily 

Palm Mountain Resort, at 155 E Belardo, Palm Springs, CA, 92262

In this 6 day workshop, learn haute couture methods for creating beautiful garments by making a custom designed French Designer jacket for yourself! Claire Shaeffer will bring in Haute Couture designer jackets daily to examine and discuss the different techniques used to create them. 

Several techniques and treatments for trims, buttons, cuffs, necklines, shaping, pockets, and closures will be demonstrated, and students will make samples of their favorites. 

Students will create their own, unique, custom fit, Chanel-inspired jackets!

Don't want a traditional jacket? We will design a couture topper to fit your needs and flatter your figure! Lots of options for necklines, sleeves (or no sleeves), and front closures.

The workshop will be held at the Palm Mountain Resort, at 155 E Belardo, Palm Springs, CA, 92262. Special rates have been negotiated for workshop attendees. Call 760-325-1301 for reservations, ask them for the Love Couture Sewing rates.