Sheridan's September Class Schedule

Knit Maxi Skirt
Date and time: Monday, September 10th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Create a simple maxi skirt. Maxi skirts are the hot thing this spring. They are comfortable and casual yet elegant. If you are a beginning sewist, this is the perfect class for you.
Cost: $30 + the cost of materials
Materials: You will need 1 ¼ yards of 60" wide prewashed knit fabric for a floor length skirt. More yardage may be required for 45" wide fabric or for fuller skirts.

Ballet Style Slippers
Date and time: Monday, September 17th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Learn to make a comfy pair of shoes.
Cost: $35 (all materials included)

Get to know your Sewing Machine
Date and Time: Monday, September 24th 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

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 988 E. 3300 S. SLC, UT.

Sunni's September Classes!

Beltmaking 101 – 2hrs, 1 class session

Class Dates & Times: September 18 @ 6pm-8pm

Skill Level: Beginner

This class is all about having fun and delving into the world of accessories by creating stellar belts to go with that outfit you just stitched up. These spicy little numbers are a cinch to make! You’ll be learning tried and true techniques from how to cover a buckle to finishing off your belt with eyelets. Each participant will be supplied with a belt and buckle kit to make their own belt plus a list of resources for finding the best beltmaking supplies and instructions for how to recreate belts at home. Come one, come all and let’s have us a belt party!

Instructor: Sunni
Cost: $40
Materials included: Belt & Buckle Kit
Materials to purchase or bring from your stash: 1/4 yard woven fabric and matching thread.

 

 

The Perfect Pencil Skirt Masterclass – 2 days

Class Dates & Times: September 14 @ 10am – 2pm & September 15 @ 10am – 4pm

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner – Intermediate

This masterclass combines drafting, fitting and constructing the perfect pencil skirt, all into one! Over the course of 2 days we’ll go from start to finish and create the pencil skirt of your dreams! On the first day, we’ll draft a pencil skirt pattern from your personal measurements. From there, we’ll fit a muslin and create a pencil skirt pattern tailored to your taste and aesthetic. On day two, we’ll cut, construct and finish a pencil skirt that you can walk away wearing. Please note that we’ll take a break for lunch on both days.

Instructor: Sunni

Cost: $175, drafting materials included

Materials to purchase or bring from your stash: 2 yards muslin, 1.5 yards 60” wide fashion fabric or 2 yards 45” wide fashion fabric prewashed and ready to cut; matching thread; 2 yards lining (optional); matching 14 “– 16”invisible or traditional zipper. It’s highly recommended that you bring your own sewing machine for Day Two of this class. Rare materials will be on hand to purchase if needed.

Fitting Pants – 3 hrs, 1 class session; this class is offered multiple times this month

Class Dates & Times: September 8 @ 10am-1pm; September 20 @ 6pm-9pm; September 25 @ 6pm-9pm

Skill Level: Intermediate

This class will help take the mystery out of fitting pants for your body. Together we’ll take a basic pants fitting shell and learn the ins and outs of how to get a perfectly fitting pair of pants. We’ll learn about taking proper measurements and picking the right pattern size for your body, constructing a muslin, what to look for and how to fix fitting enigmas. Each participant will be supplied with instructions, tips and tricks and resources for how to get great fit on any pair of pants.

Instructor: Sunni

Cost: $50

Materials to purchase or bring from your stash: Vogue fitting shell 1003 (please bring the size that corresponds with your hip measurement; please take hip measurement over underwear at widest point along hipline; if in between sizes, please choose the larger size), 2.5 – 3 yards muslin

 

 

the Zipper Masterclass – 2 hrs, 1 class session; this class is offered multiple times this month

Class Dates & Times: September 4 @ 6pm-8pm; September 21 @10am-12pm

Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate

This class is fully dedicated to zippers! In this class, we’ll learn about picking the best zipper type and insertion method, how to produce beautiful results for whatever type of insertion method you choose and how to handle and stabilize a zipper to last and give strength to a garment. You’ll learn how to handpick a traditional slot seam zipper, how to insert an invisible zipper with ease, how to handle an exposed zipper and how to insert a zipper into a lining.

Instructor: Sunni

Cost: $50

Materials to purchase or bring from your stash: ½ yard woven fabric, Two 7-inch traditional style zippers, One 7-inch invisible zipper

 

the Box Blouse – 2 hrs, 1 class session

Class Dates & Times: September 19 @ 10am-12pm

Skill Level: Beginner

An easy peasy blouse with a Jackie-O flair! A great project for beginners, fit friendly and simple to sew. Come and learn how to make this chic and sweet blouse with tips and tricks for how to vamp it up with a yoke, gathers, pleats or a neck tie.

Instructor: Sunni

Cost: $35

Materials to purchase or bring from your stash: 1 ¾ yard 45” wide fabric or 1 yard 60” wide fabric, thread to match

 

Come and take a class! Fabric, Sewing, Fitting = recipe for FUN! Contact us to sign up for any of the classes listed above.

Milly, Missoni and Versace; Gorgeous Designer Imports!

I am normally not a label snob, I can't afford to be. When I saw these gorgeous fabric samples from designers like Milly, Missoni and Versace, I fell in love. I think I drooled a little and I knew I had to have them. I hope you find them as inspiring as I do.

 

"Milly" Designer Italian wool 60" wide $39.95

 "Milly" Designer Italian silk 45" wide $29.95

"Missoni" Designer Italian wool 45" wide $39.95

"Versace" Designer Italian cotton 60" wide $24.95

"Versace" Designer Italian cotton 60" wide $24.95

 French import cotton 60" wide $15.95

 French import viscose crepe 60" wide $19.95

 French import viscose knit 60" wide $17.95

 French import viscose knit 60" wide $17.95

New Cottons

Cotton sateen 60" wide $9.95Silk and Cotton 60" wide $14.95

Cotton sateen 45" wide $9.95Silk and cotton 60" wide $14.95
Cotton lawn 60" wide $9.95
Cotton voile 60" wide $9.95
Cotton poplin 45" wide $9.95

New Knits

New Cottons

Cotton voile 60" wide $9.95Cotton voile 60" wide $9.95
Embroidered cotton and lycra 54" wide $9.95

Sewaholic Patterns have arrived

After meeting Tasia, owner and maker of Sewaholic Patterns, I have been so excited to get her patterns. They arrived today! They are simply darling and I can't wait to try one out.
Check out more at sewaholic.net

4-Tier Skirt Tutorial

Our resident designer, Elizabeth, teamed up with Leena to create this bohemian chic maxi skirt. During this last gasp of summer hotness we call August - it feels a millions degrees in Utah! - these easy going skirts are great to wear with a tee and flippy sandals and great to dress up with a chunky necklace for a night out on the town. Dontcha think? Here's easy step by step instructions for how to create your own:

To give you an idea of how to make a 4-tier skirt, this pattern includes measurements for a skirt measuring 45" in the hips and 36" inches long. Please feel free to widen or shorten the strip widths and lengths to individualize the skirt. The stated yardage requirements are based on the given measurements in this pattern. You’ll need less fabric for a smaller size and more fabric for a larger size.  

Preparation:Prepare fabric (either wash and dry or dry clean). All seams are 1/4". Seams allowances are included in pattern dimensions. Measure the widest part of your hips/waist to determine the width of the first tier, then add three inches for wearing ease. Tear or cut all fabric strips to measurement.

Fabric Requirements: First tier measurements: 45" x 9 ½" (This includes casing for elastic waistband) Yardage requirements: 1/4 to ½ yard.
The following tiers are 1 ½ times wider than the previous one (example: 45 x 1.5 = 68).
Second tier: 68" x 9" Yardage requirements: ½ to 3/4 yard.
Third tier: 102" x 9 1/2" Yardage requirements: 3/4 to 1 yard
Fourth tier: 153" x 10 1/2" Yardage requirements: 1 1/8 to 1 1/4 yard

Sewing directions:For construction ease sew skirt flat, then sew one side seam when all pieces are joined. Iron each seam, then serge. Mark each tier bottom and top (but not waist band or hem) at 1/4, ½, and 3/4 points to help when joining each layer. Set sewing machine to longest stitch length. Sew three parallel basting seams 1/4" apart at top of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th tier. Pull basting threads and pin it to the bottom of the smaller tier, then sew seam. Do this same step for each tier. Remove basting threads that show on right side. Sew side seam. Optional: Add trim/ribbon to cover seam lines between tiers. Turn under and sew waistband, then insert elastic. Hem skirt. Gather hem into pleats approximately the same width as waist and press the entire length all around the skirt to set pleats for a casual look.

These lush and colorful skirts remind me of a two week stint I spent in Italy! I had a similar skirt that I picked up in the market place there and I wore it to death - it was so comfortable. Come into the shop and pick out some fabric and trim to make your own version!

Maternity

Many of you may have noticed that I am getting a little rounder in the middle. Yes, it is true, I am pregnant. I am a little more than half way through this pregnancy and my clothing is just not fitting anymore. I thought I would share some of the recent maternity projects that I have sewn. These are all easy, inexpensive and comfortable outfits to get you through those nine months.  

All of the fabrics used are currently available at Yellow Bird Fabrics (except the carousel print).