For years my "sewing boot camps" have taught dozens of folks the basic skills they need to recreate 19th-century garments with a historic fit.  All sewing skills taught in the class are designed to instruct the student how our 19th-century counterparts reconstructed historical garments. Most projects cannot be completed in a mere weekend's time, but you'll leave with all the knowledge and pieces you need to finish the project on your own.  In the end, you'll have a better understanding of how to put together Civil War-era garments (and maybe the confidence to tackle another project!).

All classes have a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 10 students. Seats are filled on a first come/first serve basis.
A 100% deposit is due upon registration. Cancellations will be accepted up until 3 weeks before start of class.

If you want more details about one of my workshops,  just send an e-mail to tailor@cjdaley.com
 

2012 Workshops

Not able to find the style of jacket you want in the size you need? Want to make your own, but don't know where to begin? No problem, I'm offering a workshop that'll help novice and intermediate sewers tackle the jacket you've always wanted.

I'm offering 10 different styles (and a few different variations) of Confederate and Federal Jackets.

Class includes:

• Pre-cut jacket kit including all fabric, interfacing, trim, hooks/eyes, buttons and thread needed to complete the project.

• Detailed instruction and guidance in the assembly process of your jacket

• Lunch on both Saturday and Sunday

• Water, soda (pop) and snacks throughout the weekend.

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate. Must have basic hand sewing skills. Machine skills will not be needed for this class.

Location: Williamsburg, Virginia

There is nothing kewler than a well fitted, well constructed frock coat. The chicks love seeing them and it's the only CS garment you can wear East/West, Early War/Late War, Enlisted/Officer...It's the everyman's garment that we all need and desire. I've hosted this workshop twice before and everyone has walked away with an unbelievable garment.

Class includes:

• Pre-cut Confederate single breasted frock coat including all fabric, interfacing, buttons and thread needed to complete the project.

• Detailed instruction and guidance in the assembly process of both garments

• Lunch on both Saturday and Sunday

• Water, soda (pop) and snacks throughout the weekend.

• Full color instructional binder to help you finish the project if you can't get it done in two days.

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate. Must have basic hand sewing skills. Machine skills will not be needed for this class

Location: Williamsburg, Virginia