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Vintage Bead and Embroidery Repair for Costume Professionals

  • CAFTCAD Library, Building C 65 Heward Avenue Toronto, ON, M4M 2T5 Canada (map)

Shopping for vintage dresses while on a production or for personal use has taken us to the occasional vintage shop or two.  Have you ever discovered a garment that would be perfect save for the beading repair it needs or the silk that has frayed?   You pass on it, with the thought that it can’t be repaired. 

In this 4-hour course, participants will each be provided with a piece of a vintage dress to work on, as they discuss the ways to stabilize the silk and techniques of stitching and design.  The course will examine other damaged vintage dresses to assess viability and inspect repairs.  

Participants only need to bring a pair of scissors and spool of light coloured thread, all other materials will be provided.

For tickets CLICK HERE.

Email and questions to learning@caftcad.com.