Alexander McQueen and A Couture Garment

Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind. This quote by William Shakespeare was tattooed on Alexander McQueen’ arm, and it truly represents McQueen’s couture works of art. In conjunction with the Frist Art Museum’s exhibit, Lee Alexander McQueen and Ann Ray: Rendez-vous, we will be making a couture garment. This multi-day class will first meet at Textile Fabrics so each student can get a personal fitting of their garment of choice. We will then travel to the Frist Art Museum on Thursday evening for a tour of the exhibit. Prior to the class, students will be provided detailed instructions for constructing a muslin for any garment they choose. Each student will get a personal fitting, and have one-on-one time with the instructor to discuss how to make the garment uniquely their own. Inspired by Alexander McQueen, you may want to incorporate an exaggerated sleeve, peplum, embellishment, and or use a plaid or lace fabric. The options are endless. Haute couture methods for preparing and marking the fabric for cutting and sewing, closures, and seam finishes will be discussed. An understanding of couture hand stitches is recommend. You may not complete your garment in 2 1/2 days, but the instructor will provide detailed instructions on how to finish it at home.

Schedule:

Thursday, 1:00 Meet at Textile Fabrics to begin fittings and planning project

Thursday night: Break for dinner and meet at the Frist to tour the exhibit (ticket price not included in tuition)

Friday, 10:30 – 5pm: Tutorials on haute couture techniques. Cut fabric and prepare pieces for construction. Begin construction.

Saturday, 10:30 -5pm: Continue working on garment. Detailed Instructions for each student on how to finish the garment at home will be provided.