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Date & Time
4 sessions · 3 hours per session · 12 hours total
(Exact dates & times listed in the schedule)
Location
Brooklyn Navy Yard
(Exact studio address & entry instructions will be emailed 1 day before the class)
Price
$280
Event Description
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)
Design concept & pleat engineering
Pattern analysis and material preparation
Session 2 (3 hrs)
Industrial heat-press pleating process
Controlled pleat formation
Session 3 (3 hrs)
Bag assembly & structural reinforcement
Handle construction and load balance
Session 4 (3 hrs)
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