About this Event
About This Workshop
This advanced workshop focuses on pleating as structure, not surface decoration.
Using an original, fully developed pattern with tested samples, students will learn how pleats can provide strength, flexibility, and architectural form in functional bags.
The finished tote is designed to carry a 16-inch laptop and iPad, combining sculptural design with real-world use.
This course includes hands-on training with industrial heat-press pleating, a technique rarely taught outside professional studios.
What You Will Learn
- Designer pleating logic for functional bags
- Industrial heat-press pleating techniques
- Structural reinforcement for weight-bearing totes
- Precision pattern alignment for pleated construction
- Professional bag finishing methods
Course Structure
Session 1 (3 hrs) Jan 4 2PM-5PM
- Design concept & pleat engineering
- Pattern analysis and material preparation
Session 2 (3 hrs) Jan 11 2PM-5PM
- Industrial heat-press pleating process
- Controlled pleat formation
Session 3 (3 hrs) Jan 18 2PM-5PM
- Bag assembly & structural reinforcement
- Handle construction and load balance
Session 4 (3 hrs) Jan 25 2PM-5PM
- Final construction & finishing
- Take your completed tote home
Materials
- Fabric is provided
- Students may bring their own fabric for customization
Skill Level
Intermediate
(Basic sewing knowledge recommended)
What You’ll Take Home
- A finished pleated tote bag suitable for daily use
- Hands-on experience with industrial pleating techniques
Who This Is For
- Fashion design students
- Designers interested in textile manipulation
- Creatives exploring pleating and structure
- Anyone curious about professional accessory construction
Important Notes
- Limited seats due to equipment access
- No refunds; date changes allowed if space is available
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Brooklyn Navy Yard, The Seam School, Brooklyn, United States
USD 299.55
