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TEXTILE PROCESSES WORKSHOP

Explore Vintage Garment Details

Create a selection of textile samples using processes made famous by Valentino, and inspired by Lanvin.

Oxo Tower Wharf, London SE1
18th August 2026
10.00am–5.00pm
Lunch included
Join fashion designer and educator Monisola Omotoso for a creative day of textile development.

Pagine (Pages)
Made famous by Valentino
The Pagine (pages) technique was developed and named by the Valentino atelier as it perfectly sums up the effect of the pages of a book being turned. It features circular layers of organza, stitched down at specific points that flutter like a stack of tissue paper as they move around the hem of a skirt, the cuff of a dress or on a cape.

Trapunto
Inspired by Jean Lanvin
Traditional Trapunto is a quilting technique created by stitching parallel lines or decorative patterns into fabric before introducing padding to produce a raised, three-dimensional surface. Contemporary machine-stitched Trapunto offers a precise and consistent finish, enhancing the fabric with sculptural texture, depth, and a distinctive quilted appearance.

Stuffed Trapunto
Inspired by the Tristan Quilt
Stuffed Trapunto is a traditional quilting technique in which stitched channels or motifs are individually padded by hand to create a raised, sculptural surface with exceptional depth and dimension. Combining precise machine stitching with meticulous hand stuffing produces a richly textured textile that highlights the beauty of the fabric through light, shadow, and relief.
Explore Three Vintage Techniques
What You'll Learn
Pagine (Pages)
How to construct and finish individual organdie discs with accuracy and consistency.
Techniques for attaching discs to create movement, texture, and layered effects.
Methods for arranging rows to replicate the signature "turning pages" effect popularised by Valentino.
Machine-Stitched Trapunto
How to create precise, evenly spaced Trapunto channels using a sewing machine.
Techniques for selecting suitable fabrics, padding materials, and stitch settings.
Methods for achieving a raised, sculptural surface with a professional finish.
Stuffed Trapunto
How to stitch and prepare motifs for traditional hand-stuffed Trapunto.
Techniques for inserting padding to create depth, relief, and dimension.
Methods for producing richly textured embellishments inspired by couture and historical textiles.
Who Is This Experience For?
Anyone with basic sewing skills and a passion for innovative textile construction.
Fashion designers looking to incorporate couture textile techniques into their collections.
Textile artists interested in creating sculptural surfaces and dimensional fabric effects.
Fashion and textile students seeking to expand their technical and creative skill set.
Costume makers wishing to add depth, texture, and movement to garments.
Embroidery and embellishment enthusiasts ready to explore advanced fabric manipulation techniques.
Dressmakers and makers looking to elevate their work with luxury handcrafted details.
Creatives interested in the heritage and contemporary application of couture textile processes.
What To Bring
Your own sewing machine
Basic sewing kit (fabric scissors, paper scissors, pins, tape measure, pencils, ruler and pattern master)
What's Included
A selection of fabrics for each process
Trace & Sew Paper
Sewing thread
A workbook
Lunch
Tea & Cake
Spend a Day Making, Learning and Creating
Enjoy a day dedicated entirely to creativity, craftsmanship and textile exploration. In the inspiring surroundings of Oxo Tower Wharf, you'll work alongside a small group of fellow makers as you discover three distinctive couture-inspired techniques: Machine-Stitched Trapunto, Stuffed Trapunto and Pagine.
With expert guidance at every stage, you'll learn the processes behind these sculptural fabric manipulations, from creating raised quilted surfaces to constructing delicate layered embellishments. You'll have the time and space to experiment, develop new technical skills and gain a deeper understanding of how texture, relief and movement can transform a textile.
By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a collection of beautifully crafted samples, a comprehensive set of techniques to apply to future projects, and the confidence to incorporate these specialist embellishment processes into your own creative practice.
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Exploring Vintage Textiles
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Meet The Tutor
Monisola Omotoso is a London-based designer, lecturer and creative pattern cutter with a career spanning fashion design, education and collaborative practice.
She launched her namesake label in the 1990s, gaining early recognition with her Jac-Sac design, which was purchased by Paul Smith, Duffer of St George and Jones while she was still a student at Middlesex University. Her label went on to be stocked internationally, including Browns Focus, Barneys New York, and retailers throughout Japan.
Alongside her design practice, Monisola has built an extensive career in pattern cutting, working with brands including Topshop Unique and Alexander McQueen. Her work sits at the intersection of design innovation and technical construction.
She qualified with a PGCE in 2012 and has since taught at leading institutions including the London College of Fashion, University of Westminster and Central Saint Martins. She also collaborates regularly with the Victoria & Albert Museum on educational workshops and creative learning projects. Her book Pattern Cutting Deconstructed: Wearable Art was published by Laurence King in 2025 and is stocked at institutions including the Design Museum, the V&A and Waterstones.
Monisola’s teaching approach is rooted in clarity, creativity and technical confidence. She is passionate about helping makers understand not just how garments are constructed, but how patterns can be adapted, reshaped and reimagined.