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Sewing with Faux Fur: One day workshop

$70

with Colleen K

Calendar Dec 9, 2023 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

This special class will cover the basics of sewing with faux fur. We'll learn about pile, cutting strategies, minimizing the bulk, and finishing. Samples of several kinds of fur will be provided for testing and practice.

We'll have a one-day workshop to cover the details. The first part is all about the fur, and the second half is starting on a holiday stocking with a fur cuff. (With a break in the middle for a quick lunch.) We might only get part of the stocking finished. I'll provide white fur for your cuff; you provide the rest of the materials (1/2 yard of outer fabric and 1/2 yard of lining is usually sufficient).

Class is suitable for ages 13+, although you should already have basic sewing skills. Bring your sewing machine and favorite tools to the first class.

Getting Better: Pockets

$140

with Colleen K

Calendar Jan 8, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Part of the Getting Better series*, this 4-week class will cover pockets. We'll go over patch, in-seam, and 3-piece. If time allows, we might discuss how to add pockets to an existing garment.

Bring your sewing machine and favorite tools to the first class. Practice materials are provided. This class is suitable for ages 13+ (if you're not registering a teen, click "continue" to skip on the registration page).

*especially created for people who want to Get Better at Sewing, but aren't working on a specific project. Excellent for beginners who aren't brand new, but appreciate a scaffold to the next level.

Payment plan available: $75 deposit plus 1 payment of $65.00, paid every four weeks.

Will run

Sewing for the Terrified, Session I

$185

with Colleen K

Calendar Jan 10, 2024 at 7 pm, runs for 5 weeks

For those brand new to sewing, this class will walk you through how to use your machine, what tools are generally useful, basics about seams and finishes, and will complete a small book bag project. Estimated materials cost for outside purchases is $20-25; other class materials are provided. Class meets 5 times.

This session is for ages 13+. If you do not have a teen to register, simply click continue to skip that screen.

Payment plan available: $75 deposit plus 2 payments of $55.00, paid every two weeks.

One-day pattern fixing

$50

with Colleen K

Calendar Feb 3, 2024 at 9:30 am, runs for 1 week

Does fitting a commercial pattern make you crazy? How do you know what "ease" is and where to put it? Why don't the sizes line up to anything we recognize? What size should I be using? 

Colleen talks through all of these common questions and more, in this one-day session on fitting a commercial pattern. Bring your pattern and the measurements of the wearer to this class. We'll first make a couple of practice adjustments, and then move on to your own project.

If you're elbow-deep in a project and are having trouble, you can bring that along and I'll help you solve your issue. Bring the pattern too!

 

We'll spend most of our time working out the predictable pattern issues, so probably won't get to doing much sewing. However, if you speed through the process, you're welcome to use the time to work on a test garment. Muslin to make a test garment is optional. 

Getting Better: Shaping Techniques

$110

with Colleen K

Calendar Feb 5, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Part of the Getting Better series*, this 3-week class will cover different shaping techniques. We'll cover darts, pleats, and gathers.

Bring your sewing machine and favorite tools to the first class. Practice materials are provided. This class is suitable for ages 13+ (if you are not registering a teen, click "continue" to skip to the next screen).

*especially created for people who want to Get Better at Sewing, but aren't working on a specific project. Excellent for beginners who aren't brand new, but appreciate a scaffold to the next level.

Payment plan available: $75 deposit plus 1 payment of $35.00, paid every four weeks.

Will run

Sewing for the Terrified, Session II

$185

with Colleen K

Calendar Feb 24, 2024 at 2 pm, runs for 5 weeks

For those brand new to sewing, this class will walk you through how to use your machine, what tools are generally useful, basics about seams and finishes, and will complete a small book bag project. Estimated materials cost for outside purchases is $20-25; other class materials are provided. Class meets 5 times.

This session is for ages 13+. If you are not registering a teen, simply click continue to skip that screen.

Bring your sewing machine to the first session.

Payment plan available: $75 deposit plus 2 payments of $55.00, paid every four weeks.

Getting Better: Seams and finishes

$140

with Colleen K

Calendar Mar 4, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Part of the Getting Better series*, this 4-week class will cover different seam types and seam finishes. We'll start with the very basic plain seams, move into lapped, enclosed, and French seams, and cover a variety of finishes including overcast, turn-and-stitched, and bound.

Bring your sewing machine and favorite tools to the first class. Practice materials are provided. This class is suitable for ages 13+ (if you are not registering a teen, click "continue" to skip to the next screen).

*especially created for people who want to Get Better at Sewing, but aren't working on a specific project. Excellent for beginners who aren't brand new, but appreciate a scaffold to the next level.

Payment plan available: $75 deposit plus 2 payments of $32.50, paid every four weeks.




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