Jan 23 • General discussion
This is me in my creative world
I sewed for many years but didn't didn't ever really veer to much away from the pattern I was sewing. I didn't actually really understand how patterns were made. I started my pattern development journey back in around 2008. I found a night class at the local polytech. That was just the beginning. I had never gone to fashion school, so the course was just a taster, that left me wanting to know more. I wanted to understand the principles of patterns and the development of them.
I'm not a person who comes up with high fashion ideas, not my thing. But I wanted to know, if I saw a picture, could I make that pattern.
I did a google search and found this teacher at the other end of the country. I live in New Zealand. This teacher was based in Auckland and me in Christchurch.
I took a punt, flew up early, did a day course on grading sizes and flew home. I was hooked. I then enroled regularly in his courses. His name was Done Hellier. A tailor by trade and master pattern development teacher. I studied all his courses. Learnt as much as I could from him. He was a gem of a man, so generous in sharing his knowledge. Only this week, he passed away from a stroke. He has left an incredible legacy. When he retired a few years ago he gifted me many of his class tools, notes and sample. I am determined to carry on with what he taught me so this knowledge never gets lost.
I now live in a more remote town called Te Anau. I manage a golf club, but still love to sew and make patterns. I would love to share anything along those lines with anyone who wants to learn.
Before moving to the south I was designing and fitting garments. I can tailor coats. And have been teaching sewing for many years. Hoping to carry on with this platform
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