Learn the fine art of couture sewing from couturi�re Susan Khalje!

Six intensive days will be devoted to creating your own one-of-a-kind wedding gown, evening wear, or other garment. It can be for yourself, a client, a friend or relative, or a sample.

During your 6 day-long session, you will plan, buy the fabric for, and sew your creation. You will incorporate into your project the couture techniques and details that go into Susan Khalje’s exquisite gowns that sell for thousands of dollars.

Professional dressmakers and others with advanced sewing skill will benefit from this excellent course, and from the inter-action and camaraderie of working with fellow skilled sewers.

Classes will be small to allow for individual attention. Maximum class size will be 12 students. In addition to teaching couture techniques, Susan operates her own successful couture business, and she will be sharing her business expertise with Couture Sewing School participants.

Our week in Baltimore will begin with a private tour of the renowned G Street Fabrics in Rockville, Maryland, where you can purchase fabrics for your project if you have not already done so. Our week in San Francisco will include a visit to the world famous Britex Fabrics.

We will continue with:

• fine tuning the fit of the muslin and adapting it for project use
• assembling notebooks for your notes, handouts, and the couture samples you will make in class
• choosing and working with the appropriate underlinings and linings
• learning expert techniques using Alencon, Guipure, Chantilly and Venise lace
• mastering boning and support techniques
• discussing business topics, including advertising, pricing, public relations, and business growth
• taking a close look at a number of Susan Khalje’s gowns
• and much more!

Fee: $895. Includes:

• 6 full days of instruction, Sunday-Friday
• professional discounts on purchases at G street Fabrics and Britex Fabrics
• numerous handouts, including a valuable wholesale resource list
• farewell luncheon and presentation of certificates

LOCATION Classes will be held at a hotel in downtown Baltimore. In San Francisco, classes will be held at the Sewing Workshop.	TUITION INFORMATION Tuition is $895. At the time of registration, $250 must be paid. The balance of $645 is due 30 days before the start of your session. Payment may be made by check, money order, or credit card.
ACCOMMODATIONS In Baltimore, participants can stay at the hotel in which classes are held. In San Francisco, students can stay at a number of hotels or bed & breakfasts in the area. Information about accommodations and room sharing will be sent approximately 2 months before the start of your session.	CANCELLATION POLICY In the event that you must cancel, a full refund, less a $50 processing fee, will be returned to you provided we receive your refund request in writing 30 days before the beginning of the class for which you have registered. NOTE: You may transfer to another session at no additional cost, provided space is available. In the event that Susan Khalje must cancel, a full refund will be sent to you.
WHAT TO BRING Please bring your own sewing machine. Adjustable dress forms will be provided, as well as irons and ironing boards. Bring your usual sewing supplies, clearly labeled with your name.
YOUR COUTURE PROJECT Please feel free to call Susan Khalje to discuss the project you plan to sew, and she will answer any questions you may have.	QUESTIONS? Please write to the Couture Sewing School, 4600 Breidenbaugh Lane, Glenarm, MD 21057, call 410-592-5711 (Fax:410-592-6913), or e-mail Susan Khalje at; [email protected]