Happy New Year!

Yellow Bird Fabrics will be closed today, New Year's Eve. We wish you a wonderful and prosperous 2012! Thank you for a great year and your continued support. Enjoy the holiday.

January 2012 Classes

Monday Classes

Box Blouse

Date and time: Monday, January 9th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Come and make a simple top that we have fallen in love with here at Yellow Bird Fabrics.

Cost: $30 + Cost of materials

Materials: You will need 1 yard of 60" wide prewashed fabric. More yardage may be required for 45" wide fabric.

Infinity Scarf

Date and time: Monday, January 16th 6:00-7:00pm

Ojective: Make a simple and trendy knit scarf to keep you warm through the winter months.

Cost: $25 materials included

Materials: 1/2 yard of 60" wide knit.

Exposed Elastic Waistband Skirt

Date and time: Monday, January 23 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Create a full and flirty skirt. Use a gather stitch and apply a modern twist to a classic style.

Cost: $30 + the cost of materials

Materials: You will need 1 yard of 60" wide prewashed woven fabric for a knee length skirt. More yardage may be required for 45" wide fabric or for longer or fuller skirts.

Necktie

Date and time: Monday, January 30 6:00-8:00pm

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

Cost: $30 +the cost of materials

Materials: You will need 7/8 yard of 60" or 45" wide woven fabric.

Tuesday Classes

Flat Pattern Design: Using Slopers

Date and time: Tuesday, January 10th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Learn how to use slopers to alter commercial patterns.

Cost: $30 (all materials included)

Flat Pattern Design: Moving Bodice Darts

Date and time: Tuesday, January 17th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Learn how to make and alter patterns. In this class you will:

Make basic half size slopers

Move darts using the slash method and the pivot method

Cost: $35 (all materials included)

Flat Pattern Design: Gathers on Bodice

Date and time: Tuesday, January 24th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Learn how to make and alter patterns. Using half size slopers, you will draft a gathered bodice pattern.

Cost: $35 (all materials included)

Wednesday Classes

Get to know your Serger

Date and Time: Wednesday, January 4th 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: $30

Get to know your Sewing Machine

Date and Time: Wednesday, January 11th 6:00-8:00pm

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 from threading the machine, to dealing with troublesome tension.

Cost: $30

Thursday classes

Pencil Skirt

Date and Time: Thursday, January 5th 6:00-8:00pm and continued on Thursday, January 12th 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

Materials: You will need a zipper and 1 yard of 60" wide prewashed woven fabric for a knee length skirt. More yardage may be required for 45" wide fabric or for longer or fuller skirts.

A-line Skirt

Date and time: Thursday, January 19th 6:00-8:00pm and continued on Thursday, January 26th 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

Materials: You will need a zipper and 1 yard of 60" wide prewashed woven fabric for a knee length skirt. More yardage may be required for 45" wide fabric or for longer or fuller skirts.

Sewing machines and supplies will be provided. We encourage those with sewing machines to bring them. It is more beneficial to learn these techniques on your own machines.

For classes that do not include your materials, you may bring your own or you may purchase them from Yellow Bird Fabrics and receive 20% off.

If you are interested in taking any of these classes or for information on private lessons email us at yellowbirdfabricsclasses@gmail.com, give us a call at 801-466-3110, or come see us at Yellow Bird Fabrics 2828 E. 3300 S. SLC, UT.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! Thanks for a great year! We look forward to serving you for many years to come.

Merry Christmas!

Yellow Bird Fabrics will be closed on Christmas Eve. We wish you a very merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

Gorgeous New Wool

Remember that all of these fabulous new fabrics are all 20% off right now. Our Christmas Sale goes through the 23rd. Hope to see you soon!

Merry Christmas!

We are having a Christmas Sale! Come into Yellow Bird Fabrics Monday, December 12th through Friday, December 23rd and receive 20% off your purchase (that includes gift certificates)! Plus, as a special gift to all of our great customers, you will receive a free spool of thread with every $10 purchase. Remember to shop early. We will be closed on Christmas Eve.

Trim your tree and trim your clothing

Check out the great new trims at Yellow Bird Fabrics.

Velvet ribbons

Swiss jacquard ribbons
Lace trim
Eyelet trim

Festival of Trees

It just wouldn't be Christmas without the Festival of Trees. I have been involved with Festival since I was 13 years old. I love going every year and seeing the the incredible work that goes into this great cause. It always puts me in the Christmas spirit. Yellow Bird Fabrics donated a sewing tree. It is decorated with all kinds of fun sewing notions. It comes with a vintage sewing machine, an adorable apron made by my adorable mother and a gift certificate to Yellow Bird. I hope you all take the opportunity to go to the Festival of Trees tomorrow. Tickets are only $5 and all of the proceeds go toPrimary Children's Medical Center.

http://www.festivaloftreesutah.org

New winter fabrics and trims

Wool houndstoothWool tweed
Wool knit

Corduroy

Velveteen
Ponte knit
Bridal net in black and ivory
Double sided satin ribbon
Wool binding trims

Happy Thanksgiving

It would not be Thanksgiving for me without saying what I am thankful for. I am thankful for my job. I am grateful for the support of my wonderful customers. I am grateful for the opportunity that I have to work at Yellow Bird and do what I love while working with such amazing people. Thank you! I wish you all a wonderful holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Yellow Bird Fabrics will be closed for Thanksgiving. We will be open our regular business hours on Friday and Saturday. Come in on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday and receive 20% off your entire purchase! Hope to see you soon. Enjoy the Holiday!

December 2011 Classes

Last Minute Christmas Gifts

Crinkle Silk Scarf

Date and time: Monday, December 5th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Cost: $20 plus the cost of materials

Infinity Scarf

Date and time: Monday, December 12th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Cost: $25 materials included

Gathered Panel Scarf

Date and time: Monday, December 19th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Cost: $25 materials included

Felted Wool Mittens

Date and time: Tuesday, December 6th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Cost: $25 materials included

Ballet Style Slippers

Date and time: Tuesday, December 13th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: $35 materials included

Necktie

Date and time: Tuesday, December 20th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: $40 materials included

Christmas stocking

Date and time: Wednesday, December 7th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: $35 materials included

Elastic Waistband Skirt

Date and time: Wednesday, December 14th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: $30 plus the cost of materials

Knit Beanie

Date and time: Wednesday, December 21st 6:00 pm -8:00 pm

Cost: $35 materials included

Flat Pattern Design; Bodice Sloper

Date and time: Thursday, December 8th and continued on Thursday, December 15th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Create a bodice sloper from your own measurements. This will help you to understand how to alter patterns, how to make your own patterns, and how to pattern a dart.

Cost: $50 (all materials included)

Flat Pattern Design; Pant Sloper

Date and time: Thursday, December 22nd and continued on Thursday, December 29th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Create a pant sloper from your own measurements. This will help you to understand how to alter patterns and how to make your own patterns.

Cost: $50 (all materials included)

Sewing machines and supplies will be provided. We encourage those with sewing machines to bring them. It is more beneficial to learn these techniques on your own machines.

For classes that do not include your materials, you may bring your own or you may purchase them from Yellow Bird Fabrics and receive 20% off.

If you are interested in taking any of these classes or for information on private lessons email us at yellowbirdfabricsclasses@gmail.com, give us a call at 801-466-3110, or come see us at Yellow Bird Fabrics 2828 E. 3300 S. SLC, UT.

More new arrivals

Rayon and lycra





Wool blend
Silk and wool blendSilk dupioni
Silk and cotton blend
Cotton and lycra


Feathers