Thanksgiving

Yellow Bird Fabrics will be closed on Thursday the 25th through Saturday the 27th. Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for you and all of our wonderful customers. Enjoy the Holiday!

Open During Construction

Yellow Bird Fabrics has a new addition! No, I'm not having a baby. We are getting more space. Please pardon our dust while we put in a doorway to the new room.

Keeping our cotton prices low.

Yellow Bird Fabrics was featured in tonight's KSL News story about the rising price of cotton. Check it out here http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=13301573

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

Mexico

I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Mexico with my mom. We volunteered with a great organization called Project Amigo. http://www.projectamigo.orgWe helped sort over 5,000 books and we delivered 20 mini libraries to elementary schools in Colima, Mexico.

I learned a lot about Mexican culture and grew to love the people and the place.

I love the use of color and textiles in Mexico. It is so bright and fun. It would be great to take another trip there someday to just to go fabric shopping.
I am so glad that I got to go. I owe a big thank you to Amber and Leena for all there hard work while I was away! Thank you both for keeping the store open so I could have this amazing experience.

Fantastic Fashion Show this Saturday!

SATURDAY NOV. 13TH
THE HIVE GALLERY | TROLLEY SQUARE
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Hive Gallery in partnership with SLAFD presents a 3-Part fashion event.

6:30 PM | PART 1 | Style Wars
The Girly Show will feature first, Style Wars a local fashion designing contest wher contestants will design in the theme of STRIPES to help promote cat adoption with our sponsor, The Humane Society of Utah.

7:00 PM | PART 2 | Apprentice Spotlight
The second venue is Apprentice Spotlight, sponsored by SLAFD to help promote new up and coming local fashion designers to the professional clothier community.

7:30 PM | PART 3 | Fall 2010 Cocktail & Evening Wear Collection
The final venue is the main part of the show and will feature 6-8 Association member designers cocktail and evening wear collection.

Public is welcome to attend all shows and to shop designer retail space in Trolley Square main floor atrium.

November Classes at Yellow Bird Fabrics!

Monday Nights: Sewing Techniques

Get to Know Your Sewing Machine

Date and Time: Monday, November 8th 6:00-7:30pm

Objective: For those who have a sewing machine but aren’t sure how to use it, or those who just need a refresher, this is the class for you. In this class you will learn things like threading the machine and dealing with troublesome tension.

Cost: $25

Get to Know Your Serger

Date and Time: Monday, November 15th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: For those who have a serger but aren’t quite sure how to use it, or for those who just need a refresher this is the class for you. In this class, the focus will be on threading the serger, troubleshooting problems, and basic serger techniques.

Cost: $25

Zippers

Date and Time: Monday, November 22nd 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Learn to put in a lapped zipper and an invisible zipper

Cost: $35 (all materials included)

Hems

Date and time: Monday, November 29th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: This class will teach you different ways to hem a garment. These include:

Turned and stitched edge

Easing a hem

Covered hem edges such as Hong Kong Finish

Double stitched hem

Finishing a hem using horse hair braid

Tuesday Nights: Skirt Classes

Gore Skirt

Date and time: Tuesday, November 9th 6:00-8:00pm and continued on Tuesday, November 16th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Have the confidence to break free of using patterns. Create a simple and elegant skirt that is custom fit to your measurements.

Cost: $50 + the cost of materials

A-line Skirt

Date and time: Tuesday, November 23rd 6:00-8:00pm and continued on Tuesday, November 30th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Have the confidence to break free of using patterns. Create a simple and elegant skirt that is custom fit to your measurements.

Cost: $50 + the cost of materials

Wednesday Nights: Knit Classes

Knits for beginners

Dates and times: Wednesday, November 10th 6:00-8:00pm and continued on Wednesday, November 17th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: For those who are just learning to sew with knits, broaden your knowledge by:

Learning basic types of knit fabrics

Discussing what projects can be made with knits

Using a serger and practicing basic finishing techniques

Projects: A basic t-shirt, the building block for all knit projects

Cost: $50 +cost of materials

Thursday Nights: Fun Projects

Tie Making Class

Date and time: Thursday, November 11th

Objective: Learn how to make a necktie while practicing couture hand sewing techniques.

Cost: $30 +the cost of materials

Stitch-n-Witch

Date and time: Thursday, November 18th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Do you need help with your sewing projects? Bring them in and we can help!

Cost: It´s free and fun for all!