Knits for beginners
Dates and times: Tuesday, February 9th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm & Tuesday, February 16th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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
Project: A basic t-shirt, the building block for all knit projects
Instructor: Amber Lee is a local seamstress, designer, and fabric maven. She specializes in working with knits.
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.
Intermediate Knits
Dates and times: Tuesday, February 23rd 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm & Tuesday, March 2nd 6:00 pm – 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:
A brief overview of serger use and types of knit fabrics
Practicing more advanced construction and sewing techniques
Project: A basic knit dress
Instructor: Amber Lee is a local seamstress, designer, and fabric maven. She specializes in working with knits.
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.
Special deal! Only $125 for both knit classes!
Textile basics
Dates and times: Thursday, March 18th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm & Thursday, March 25th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Objective: This workshop is designed to help designers and seamstresses that know what they are looking for in a fabric, but don't necessarily know the correct terminology.
Learn the difference between fiber content, weaves, and finishes.
Recognize fabrics by sight, touch and even smell.
Project: Collect and catalog over fifty different textile swatches
Instructor: Amy Royer is a local seamstress, designer, Apparel and Textiles graduate, fabric-aholic and owner of Yellow Bird Fabrics.
Cost: $50 (all materials included)
If you are interested in taking any of these classes or for information on private lessons email us at yellowbirdfabrics@gmail.com, give us a call at 801-466-3110, or come see us at Yellow Bird Fabrics 2828 E. 3300 S. SLC, UT.
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