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NEW WORKSHOP: The Art of the A-line: Mary Quant-inspired Dressmaking Workshop at the V&A

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Join us for a weekend of Mary Quant dressmaking fun! Based on the pdf pattern we designed exclusively for the V&A, this workshop will take you beyond the basics, showing you how to fit, customise and construct your own shift dress. Perfect for if you are new to PDFs or if you just want to sew alongside fellow 1960s fashion enthusiasts! The weekend will include a tour of the exhibition with tutors Alice + Lilia, looking at all of Quant's fabulous design details, before we head to the sewing studio to reveal how you can make them yourself.   Saturday 6 –...

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PATTERN TESTER CALL OUT: Mary Quant inspired 60s shift dress for the V&A!

Posted by Alice Prier on

We are very excited to be creating an exclusive free sewing pattern for the V&A's upcoming Mary Quant exhibition - and we need your help! The design is an A-line shift dress featuring mix'n'match options for the collar, pockets and sleeves, all inspired by Quant's iconic 60s style, so you can make your own perfect 60s mini-dress! Click here to apply - deadline for applications Sunday 3 Feb 2019. All sizes and abilities welcome! Link to application here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ZS6J22N Email hello@aliceandcopatterns if you have any questions!

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