© Esaie Couture Design School

38 West 32nd Street, Suite 1012 (10th Floor)
New York, NY 10001

347.295.0022
CUSTOM BRIDAL & EVENINGWEAR 
The Italian Method
INSTRUCTOR
Laura Congia is a distinguished Italian professional fashion designer, custom dressmaker and fashion school director. She has a genuine passion for fashion and feels privileged to instruct students wishing to learn the art of dressmaking "Made in Italy". In this culturally and emotionally rich intensive class, her objective is to prepare students for success in the competitive world of fashion through in-depth training.
Payment Options
 Fall' 2016 Short Course
In this bridal and eveningwear dressmaking intensive, visiting instructor from Italy Laura Congia, possessing years of experience in sartorial techniques, is coming to New York to teach you about formal dressmaking, the Italian way. Laura devised a special made-to-measure method of pattern making/cutting that she uses in her own business and teaches in her school. She  will lead you through the entire process of creating a custom-made gown in just 2 intense weeks in September 2016! You'll receive a reference work book and her special hip curve ruler. And, you'll receive an Italian certificate of completion at the end
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
  • Hand drawing design silhouettes
  • Fabrication
  • Taking proper body measurements
  • Creation of a made-to-measure paper pattern
  • Pattern layout, pinning and cutting
  • Basic to couture construction techniques
  • Pressing and finishing
  • Hand-stitched appliqués
















LOCATION: Our Manhattan Studio (New!!!)
38 West 32nd St, Suite 1012, NY NY 10001

TOOLS & SUPPLIES
  • Fabric (muslin/toile)
  • Pattern paper
  • Rulers (L-square, hip curve, French curve)
  • Measuring tape
  • Fabric scissors
  • Paper cutting Scissors
  • Thread
  • Pins
  • Seam ripper
  • Hand needles​

PREREQUISITES: Some sewing machine experience.
Full Payment
$1895.00
     Optional Payment Plan
$95 Non-Refundable Registration Fee +

3 Monthly Installments    -​or-
2 Monthly Installments 

BALANCE DUE BY MONDAY 9/5/16

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!

8-SESSION SHORT COURSE (2 weeks, 65 Hours):

Tuesday Sept 6th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday Sept 7th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday Sept 8th, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Friday Sept 9th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Monday Sept 12th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday Sept 13th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday Sept 15th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Friday Sept 16th 10:00am - 6:00pm

ESAIE COUTURE          DESIGN SCHOOL