Just a reminder, you have two more days to show off your Handmade Halloween Costume. Email us a photo of your costume at yellowbirdfabrics@gmail.com and you could win a gift certificate to Yellow Bird Fabrics!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Gorgeous Woolens, Amazing Prices
We just got in over 50 skirt and pant lengths made from beautiful imported wool. They range from 3/4 to 2 yards in length. They are 60" wide and they are priced from $9.95 to $19.95. What a deal!
Cotton Knits
100 yards of wonderful cotton and lycra knits arrived at Yellow Bird this week. They are 60" wide, $9.95 per yard.
Customer Creations
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
New accessories and appliques
Rhinestone accessory $24.95
Beaded accessory $29.95
Beaded applique $24.95
Feather accessory $4.95
Beaded applique $14.95
Monday, October 22, 2012
November Classes!
The classes for November are here! Yay! Can you believe its November already? I absolutely can not! We're having some gorgeous fall weather about and its high time you popped in to make yourself a perfect pencil skirt or learned about fitting a pair of pants. This month I've added two new classes to the repertoire - The Knit T-shirt and Demystifying Fit! Both are topics that I'm highly passionate about! Oh the fun we'll have! Yay! Happy November everyone!
The Perfect Pencil Skirt Workshop Series – 4 sessions, $175
This is a series of four classes in which we’ll go from drafting a pencil skirt sloper made to your measurements, to drafting a stylish pencil skirt pattern, and finally constructing a truly fabulous skirt to last you for years to come. This series will give you the skills required to make endless pencil skirts at home! Please note that these classes are a package deal.
Drafting the Perfect Pencil Skirt – 2 hrs
Class Dates & Times: November 1 @ 6pm – 8pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
This class is the first in the Perfect Pencil Skirt Workshop Series. Do you lust after perfectly fitting pencil skirt patterns yet find them all to be lacking perfect fit? Fear no more! In this class, you’ll draft the perfect pencil skirt just for you, made from your measurements. From taking measurements to putting them on paper, we’ll go from start to perfectly fitting pencil skirt basic pattern in no time. For this class, participants will be supplied with drafting paper and drafting supplies and come away with one amazing pencil skirt sloper/basic pattern - the basis for building your own pencil skirt at home.
Instructor: Sunni
Materials Needed:all materials included
Fitting & Creating the Perfect Pencil Skirt – 2hrs
Class Dates & Times: November 8 @ 6pm – 8pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
This class is the second in the Perfect Pencil Skirt Workshop Series. In this class, you’ll learn how to achieve perfect fit from your pencil skirt sloper and a few basic patternmaking skills. We’ll cover a muslin fitting session and from there, create a pencil skirt with a vent, lining, simple contoured waistband or petersham ribbon waistband. Please note that this class builds upon the basic pattern drafted in Drafting the Perfect Pencil Skirt. Drafting paper and drafting supplies included.
Instructor: Sunni
Materials to purchase or bring from your stash: 2 yards muslin, drafting materials included
Pencil Skirt Sew-Along – 2hrs, 2 class sessions
Class Dates & Times: November 15 & 29 @ 6pm – 8pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
This class is the third and fourth in the Perfect Pencil Skirt Workshop Series and will take place during two separate class sessions. So now you have a beautifully fitting pencil skirt pattern, and you’re ready to tackle creating one that you can actually wear out of the house. In this class you’ll learn tips and tricks for constructing a pencil skirt that’s both wearable, comfortable yet chic and sophisticated and endures the test of time and wear. We’ll discuss and learn such things as how to pick the best zipper insertion option, how to stabilize seams properly, sew a vent and lining for your skirt and add unique touches to truly make the skirt your own. Each participant will be supplied with instructions for tips and techniques in addition to hands on instruction and will go home confident with a beautifully finished, easy to wear and pair, pencil skirt! Please note that this class requires that you have taken the class Fitting & Creating the Perfect Pencil Skirt.
Instructor: Sunni
Materials to purchase or bring from your stash: 1.5 yards 60” wide fashion fabric or 2 yards 45” wide fashion fabric prewashed and ready to cut; matching thread; 2 yards lining; matching 14 “– 16”invisible or traditional zipper. It’s highly recommended that you bring your own sewing machine for this class.
Rare materials will be on hand to purchase if needed.
Fitting Pants – 2hrs, 2 class sessions
Class Dates & Times: November 6 & 13 @ 4pm – 6pm
Skill Level:Intermediate
This class will take place during two separate class sessions. 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 tips and tricks and resources for how to get great fit on any pair of pants.
Instructor: Sunni
Cost: $100
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
Patternmaking for Pants – 2hrs, 1 class session
Class Dates & Times: November 27 @ 4pm – 6pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
This class builds upon the principles learned in Fitting Pants. In this class, we’ll take our fitting shell/sloper and pattern wearable, chic pants. You’ll learn about ease and design ease, how to pattern a fly front, waistband, leg options and pockets for your pants. With basic patternmaking skills, you’ll be able to make several different styles of pants from one pant pattern!
Instructor: Sunni
Cost: $50
Materials to bring: Your Vogue 1003 fitting shell (please note that Fitting Pants is required for this class), drafting materials included.
The Rub-Off – 2hrs, 1 class session
Class Dates & Times: November 26 @ 4pm – 6pm
Skill Level:Intermediate
Do you have clothing in your closet that fits you perfectly? Are you dying to have 20 of that same garment because you love the fit or style? This class is all about how to do what’s referred to as a “rub-off” – taking a pre-existing garment and creating a paper pattern from it, all without harming the original garment. In this lecture style class you’ll learn two techniques for how to create a paper pattern from your favorite garment. We’ll discuss construction order, how to add in elements like darts and gathers and ideas for creating different garments from one pattern. Please note that this class is geared towards intermediate sewists and is not for beginners!
Instructor: Sunni
Cost: $50
Materials to bring:A notebook for taking notes
Demystifying Fit – 2 hrs, 1 class session
Class Dates & Times: November 14 @ 4pm – 6pm
Skill Level:Advanced Beginner – Intermediate
Do you wonder why sewing patterns don’t fit you right out of the envelope? In this class we’ll discuss fit on all scales, why patterns rarely fit anyone right out of the envelope and what you can do to achieve perfect fit. We’ll talk about measuring yourself correctly, pattern sizing vs. ready to wear sizing and pattern ease. You’ll learn 4 basic adjustments and alterations that can be mixed and matched to help you get the perfect fit!
Instructor: Sunni
Cost: $50
Materials to bring:A notebook for taking notes
The Knit T-shirt! – 2 hrs, 2 class sessions
Class Dates & Times: November 10 & 17 @ 10am – 12pm or November 12 & 19 @ 4pm – 6pm
Skill Level:Beginner – Intermediate
This class is all about conquering the knit! If you’re looking for a crash starter course on knitwear – this is the class for you! Knits are wonderful fabrics to work with and not scary at all. We’ll discuss and learn the pros of working with knits, how to handle them, how to sew them and how forgiving they are when it comes to fit. In addition, we’ll work together to sew the perfect knit t-shirt all on a basic sewing machine. Knits are fun – come and learn just how fun they can be!
Instructor: Sunni
Cost: $85
Materials to bring:Sewaholic Renfrew T-shirt pattern (available at Yellow Bird); enough fabric for one of the versions of the t-shirt (please note that you can mix and match any of the sleeve lengths with the neckline versions – you pick the t-shirt you would like to make!); thread to match; stay tapes included.
Interested in taking any of these classes? Be sure to contact any of us at Yellow Bird Fabrics. We are available by phone, email or pop into the shop. Please note that all students receive a 20% discount off total purchase for anything in the shop the day of the class. Class fee excluded.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Halloween!
Check out what's on display now at Yellow Bird Fabrics
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Yellow Bird's Creative Customers
Over the last 3 months our amazing customers have been bringing in projects that they have made with their Yellow Bird fabrics. I am finally posting them!
Carolynn made this fun floral belt in Sunni's beltmaking class. Thank you for sharing!
Natalie fashioned this fabulous skirt from one of our spring fabrics. I love the large scale print. It's hard to see in this photo, but Natalie embroidered around the flower and leaf. The detail is inspiring!
Madison, 12 years old, looks perfect in yellow polka dots. Lace trims the hem of her shorts and the patch pockets on the back of her shorts.
Grace, 11 years old, also sewed her sassy striped shorts. Lookin' good Grace.
Halle, 11 years old, is beautiful in blue. Those shorts look awesome!
Give a big round of applause to these 3 young and talented seamstresses!
Janet constructed this great ensemble with one of our Vera Wang cottons. The red cording makes a great accent and it's the perfect finishing touch. Thanks Janet!
Lisa completed these knit projects with finesse! I love the asymmetrical placement of the print on the top. Lisa had the brilliant idea to add a hidden pocket on the left side of the shirt. How convenient! I love pockets! The dress fits like a glove. The cut is eye-catching and slimming.
Julie made this gorgeous jacket from Vogue pattern 1264. It looks better than the sample made on the pattern envelope! The lambskin leather and the brushed wool gaberdine makes this jacket so luxurious. Well done Julie!
Sharie created this elegant wedding gown for her daughter. Her daughter wants to get married again and again to her husband so she can wear this dress over and over. I agree, I would want to wear this dress everyday too. I adore it! Thank you for sharing Sharie.
Thanks to all of our creative customers for sharing your fabulous projects! Keep up the good work!
If you have a project you would like to share, please email me at yellowbirdfabrics@gmail.com.
Happy sewing!
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