Just a reminder- Designing with Knits class tomorrow

Designing with Knits

Dates and Times: 6:00- 8:00 pm Monday, June 28^th and Tuesday, June 29^th

Objective: This fun class will help students design, pattern, and sew a knit shirt. Sewing knowledge is recommended but not required.

Cost: $75 (all materials included*)

*Sewing machines will be provided for those without one. We strongly encourage those with sewing machines and sergers to bring them. It is more beneficial to learn these techniques on your own machines.

Fashion classes at Higher Ground

June 14th through the 16th Higher Ground Learning offered a fashion workshop for teens. Amber and I had the opportunity to teach this summer class and we had a great time. The goal of the week was to reduce, reuse, and recycle. It was so inspiring to see what these young designers came up with.

Monday's challenge was to create something completely new and different from a simple ol' white t-shirt. The girls were given dye, scissors, and a sewing machine then went to work.

Lucy

Tie-dyed and slim fit

Sneha

Ambre and tied side seams

Riah

Fabulous fringed vest

Tuesday, the students were given old pillow cases and some ribbon to embellish these fabulous skirts they made.

Bailey

Flower and lace pillowcase

Rachel

Chic and sassy

Claire

Gathered and gorgeous

Wednesday, old clothes were dumped onto a table and the girls had to alter, cut, tear, dye, embellish and accessorize a new outfit.

McCall

Stunning in studs

Angela

Fancy in frills

Angela

Lookin' good in linen

Thursday, the girls were given old buttons, zippers, bottle caps, and other recycled objects to make earings, pins, other jewelry and hair accessories.

Friday was the Fashion Show! I was so proud of these fabulous students. They did such a great job!

If anyone is interested in taking the second session of this class, here is a bit more info. You can also go to http://www.highergroundlearning.com

Section II: Fashion Design School

WhenJuly 12 10am – 1pm

WhereHigher Ground Learning 380 West Pierpont Ave. SLC

DescriptionMon. - Fri. July 12 - 16, 2010 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Ages 12 - 18 Thinking about being a fashion designer? Are you a creative detail-oriented person passionate about innovation and in search of a place to self-express? This seven-day workshop will provide you with a chance to explore this multifarious field and will culminate in a huge Fashion Show event where our students will market their new fashion line. In our design school workshop, students will develop their sense of color, texture and detail; they will sketch, sew, render and pattern while embellishing their creative ideas visually and verbally with studs, patches, stencils, textures, dye, and other accents. No prerequisite required. Some sewing experience is an asset. $215.00

Nintendo Nerd

Just a little 8 bit Zelda quilt that I whipped up.

New Classes

Tie Making Class

Date and time: Monday, June 21^st

Description: Come and learn how to make a necktie while also learning more couture hand sewing techniques.

Cost: $30 + the cost of materials

Intermediate Knits

Dates and times: Tuesday, June 22^nd 6:00– 8:00 pm & Thursday June 24^th 6:00- 8:00 pm

Objective: For the more experienced seamstress that has not had the opportunity to work with knit fabrics, here is your chance to learn more by:

Overviewing serger use and types of knit fabrics

Practicing more advanced construction and sewing techniques

Project: A basic knit dress

Cost: $75 (all materials included*)

*Sewing machines will be provided for those without one. We strongly encourage those with sewing machines and sergers to bring them. It is more beneficial to learn these techniques on your own machines.

Teen Sewing Camp

Dates and Times: 9:00 – 11:00 am Monday, June 21^st thru Friday, June 25^th

Objective: In this week long class students will learn techniques such as reading, using, and altering patterns, as well as different seam finishes, hems, zippers, and several other techniques that are needed in sewing.

Project: Students will sew a garment while learning techniques

Cost: $120 + cost of materials

Designing with Knits

Dates and Times: 6:00- 8:00 pm Monday, June 28^th and Tuesday, June 29^th

Objective: This fun class will help students design, pattern, and sew a knit shirt. Sewing knowledge is recommended but not required.

Cost: $75 (all materials included*)

*Sewing machines will be provided for those without one. We strongly encourage those with sewing machines and sergers to bring them. It is more beneficial to learn these techniques on your own machines.

Happy Birthday Amber!

We love you Amber! Thank you for all you do. Yellow Bird Fabrics wouldn't be the same without you. I hope you have a great day!

Quick trip to San Fransisco

Out side of Britex Fabrics

Four Floors of Fabulous Fabric!

Catharine the great!

Our friend, customer and student, Catherine, tried to sell her wonderful bags at Fashion Stroll, but it was too wet and rainy. She was so sweet to help us all night. Catharine helped with our booth and with the runway show, she handed out flyers and told people about our store.
As if all of her wonderful help wasn't enough, she made me this fantastic purse. The inside has all sorts of great pockets and a clip to hold my keys. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am constantly losing my cell phone and keys. Thanks Catharine! This purse will help me stay organized. If you want to get one of Catharine's great bags go to http://www.etsy.com/shop/huckledesigns

hair cut

One night, a couple of weeks ago, I thought I would cut my bangs. I had a little accident with the scissors so I thought it would be funny to give my self a mullet. As is turns out, the mullet did not suit me so I cut all of my hair off.
I've had short hair before, but it is always an adjustment with haircuts. I felt like a little boy at first. Of course my wonderful customers saved the day again. My friend, Elizabeth, gave me some cute little headbands to make me feel like a girl again. To see more of the headbands she made go to http://blackcatdesigns.wordpress.com/2010/03/24/hair-band-gifts-for-friends/
Then another customer, Annie, stopped by. She had just come back from selling her headbands and belts at the Beehive Bazaar. I got this cute one from her. To see more of Annie's wonderful things go to http://www.etsy.com/shop/happylittleartist