Services for First Nations Communities

1 – PURCHASING
FABRIC & NOTIONS- With a catalogue of regalia supplies, a network of suppliers and a knowledge of the global supply chain, LLW will offer these resources to facilitate the purchasing process, resulting in significantly lower prices than available at retail stores.
*Prices will be based on wholesale + 20% commission
*Some minimum quantities may be required to secure the best prices.
MACHINERY- Access to new semi-industrial cutting equipment, sewing & pressing machines.

2- DRAPE YOUR OWN PATTERN TRAINING
Day 1- Learn to drape fabric directly on a dress form or body, following the demonstration of various draping techniques by Linda. Participants will work in pairs, using muslin or other woven fabric, to make a basic bodice, with a variety of collars and sleeves. This ‘toile’ is then transferred to make a flat paper pattern. Variations to this basic pattern will enable participants to create other styles.
Day 2 – Participants will work with their own fabric to create a style and with Linda’s supervision, will learn how to properly mark, transfer to paper, label and make a paper pattern. These garments can then be stitched together and presented to the other participants in an informal fashion show.
*Fee $550 per person/group rate can be arranged.

3- BODY DOUBLE WORKSHOP
This 1 day workshop completes the making of an exact replica of a body or model subject, for draping and fitting purposes.

Forms are made with one leg, one removable arm and mounted on an adjustable-height stand with rolling base.
Linda Lundstrom will work directly with each person to assure their body form is accurate. Participants are required to wear form-fitting clothing and a bra & undergarments which give the desired shape.
*Fee $500 per body form. All supplies included. Limit 4 people/day

4- FABRIC ART TECHNIQUES
A one day workshop in which participants will learn various techniques to create their own fabric using existing fabric, garments, scarves, ribbons, yarn or other materials which will be ‘repurposed’ to make new decorative pillows, vests, runners, scarves etc. Painting, drawing and dyeing techniques will be introduced.
*Fee $250 per person. Supplies and some fabrics included. Participants are encouraged to bring their own materials for ‘repurposing’ techniques.

5 – UNDERSTANDING THE APPAREL INDUSTRY
This consulting service guides those considering starting an apparel-related company, to learn about the entire process from Design and Product Development, to Sales and Marketing and including Manufacturing using the most advanced Lean processes. Understanding the global supply chain, sourcing fabrics, pattern-making and design as well as the production process are all highly advanced users of computer technology. Linda Lundstrom brings over 30 years of experience, having established Linda Lundstrom Inc. as a state-of-the-art Design & Manufacturing company with customers throughout Canada and the USA.
For more information go to http://lindalundstromworks.com/fashion-end-to-end/