NEW TRAINING MATERIALS

We have two new educational CDs and are about to launch a third.

Beautiful Silks' training CDs and DVDs are designed for people who can’t make it to one of our regular workshops, particularly if you’re outside Australia. They are a good foundation for people wishing to access Beautiful Silks' regular on-line tuition sessions, once they commence in August 2007.

Just like a sport training film, you’ll have the advantage of being able to replay any tricky part of the disc to watch pieces of technique until you get them right. And just like a sport training film, these training-on-disc products show real students in real situations, just like the situations you’ll be in. It’s almost as if you were actually at the workshop.

The Story of Silk - educational CD.
With over 40 slides of how our silk comes from its harvest in China to you, compiled by Marion and the elephant, with full technical glossary and explanation of various production techniques, this educational CD runs on Mac or Windows, has a history of production and is an excellent resource tool for students.

Posted $40/ Counter sales $35.

Mastering the Zipper - educational CD.
Sue’s CD “Mastering the Zipper” was released on our first Melbourne trading day and covers six specialised but simple techniques to get zippers fitted perfectly to garments so that they sit and stay flat. Essentail for those who want a truly professional look to their inished work.

Posted $40/ Counter sales $35.

Cut and make your own pattern to fit

The next CD in our training range, -- a collaboration between Marion and Sue Schulz -- will be released in time for the Horsham and Orange forums 2007. The CD will demonstrate how to

• Draw and cut patterns to create simple well fitting garments.
• Combine basic dressmaking and tailoring principles with flat pattern work and draping techniques.
• Fit and modify the finished garment.

You can start with the diagram to the right of this page, and finish with a calico pattern of your figure!

Pre-sale special posted $30/ Counter sales $25.