The Williamsburg School of Needlework
Old World Skills Require Old World Time
Job Skills Training as Master Linen Makers
Learn traditional techniques in practical hand finishing and high end linen making - become a master linen maker.
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This master course will equip you with the ability to work from your own home studio, network with other linen makers, start your own maker's business, provide high end skills for men's fashion - work with bespoke tailoring and shirt maker companies - here in the USA.
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Classes are formed by individual scheduling. We can help you book your class or classes, offer private accommodations. Private or Group classes available. Class is limited to 4 people.
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Mastering Hand Hemstitching - Hand Rolled Finishing
Pocket Squares and Handkerchiefs
Tuition: $550
5 Day Intensive - Certificate of Completion Awarded
​A focused 5 day training class to master hand hemstitching - mitering perfect and exact corners - pulling threads - precision cutting - preparing perfect fine hems for high end pocket squares and handkerchiefs.
Hand Rolling - Professional hand rolled hems for handkerchiefs and pocket squares are considered a high end skill in fine linen accessories. Pulling threads - precision cutting - mastering fine hand rolling skills and stitching - rolled hems with consistently perfect corners.
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Professional Preparation and Finishing
Learn perfect ironing skills, blocking & shaping, and professional finishing for linens.
Hand Hemstitched & Hand Rolled Linen Accessories
Hand Rolled Pocket Square
These are examples of what this 5 day intensive will provide for master linen skills.
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One of our companies, Zelda & Fitz, is actively seeking a team of linen makers for these high end products. Work from home opportunities and workroom production are currently available.
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Fine Small Monogramming is also required to become a Master Linen Maker for men's accessories.
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Hand Hemstitched Pocket Square
Mastering Hand Monograms
Men's Accessories
Tuition: $400/$600
4 Day or 6 Day Intensive
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Day 1-4
This four day class will focus upon high end small monograms. These traditional skills are found in the most prestigious of ateliers. Shirts - handkerchiefs- pocket squares are popular services required in this market.
Techniques in transferring initials - proper placement of monograms on shirts - handkerchiefs - pocket squares will be addressed. Needle sizes - traditional fine stitches in cording - nuances used to perfect the skill and obtain right results every time.
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Day 5-6
Monogramming shirts - You will bring a men's shirt to create a fine monogram - this class will teach you typical placements - using tissue transfers - accurate placement of monograms every time.
Prerequiste: Prior Hand Embroidery experience is helpful
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