Sunday, May 30, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
May 25th - 27th Classes
Tuesday, May 25th
Flat Pattern
For those who want to learn how to make and alter patterns
Cost: $30 per class (all materials included)
Gathers on Bodice
Date and time: Tuesday, May 25th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Objective: Using half size slopers, you will draft a bodice pattern with gathers instead of darts.
Wednesday, May 26th
Knits
Learn the skills that are needed to sew with knit fabrics.
Cost: $75 (all materials included*)
Intermediate Knits
Dates and times: Wednesday, May 26th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm & Wednesday June 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
Thursday, May 27th
Skirts
Fun skirts for every occasion
Exposed Elastic Waistband Skirt
Date and time: Thursday, May 27 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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*
*Sewing machines will be provided for those without one. We strongly encourage those with sewing machines to bring them. It is more beneficial to learn these techniques on your own machines.
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.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Spring 2010 Fashion Stroll
On Friday, May 21st, join us for the 3rd Annual Spring SLC Fashion Stroll from 6-11pm, along East Broadway, in downtown Salt Lake City. This event is completely FREE to the Community
The SLC Fashion Stroll - the city's favorite grassroots do-it-yourself low-brow fashion & art festival! For one night only each Spring & Fall, Salt Lake City's most creative artists and designers display their wares along the sidewalks of downtown's East Broadway with booths stretching for a block. Live music, DJs, and exhibits help top off a great night, alongside Fashion Stroll's 3 local-famous street-style runway shows featuring the newest works from SLC's most notorious designers and the up-and-coming talent the city has to offer.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
May 17th - 20th Classes
Hems
Date and time: Monday, May 17th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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
Knits for beginners (second half)
Dates and times: Wednesday, May 12th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm & Wednesday, May 19th 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
Gore Skirt (second half)
Date and time: Thursday, May 13th 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm and
Thursday May 20th 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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*
*Sewing machines will be provided for those without one. We strongly encourage those with sewing machines to bring them. It is more beneficial to learn these techniques on your own machines.
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.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
4 days left
Our Anniversary Sale is still going strong! Come in and receive 15% of you entire purchase until this Saturday, May 15th. We can't wait to see you!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
May 10 - 13 classes
Just a reminder for this weeks classes:
Monday, May 10th
Sewing Technique Class; Zippers
Date and time: Monday, May 10th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Objective: Learn to put in a lap zipper and an invisible zipper
Cost: $35 per class (all materials included*)
Tuesday, May 11th
Flat Pattern; Moving Bodice Darts
Date and time: Tuesday, May 11th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Objective: Learn how to make and alter patterns by doing the following:
Make basic half size slopers
Move darts using the slash method and the pivot method
Learn about Dart direction
Cost: $30 per class (all materials included)
Wednesday, May 12th
Knits for Beginners; Basic t-shirt
Dates and times: Wednesday, May 12th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm & Wednesday, May 19th 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
Cost: $75 (all materials included*)
Thursday, May 13th
Gore Skirt
Date and time: Thursday, May 13th 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm and
Thursday May 20th 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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*
*Sewing machines will be provided for those without one. We strongly encourage those with sewing machines to bring them. It is more beneficial to learn these techniques on your own machines.
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.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Bridal Season is upon us again
Rebecca is the stunning bride in this gorgeous silk dupioni gown. The pleats around the collar and hem are beautifully tailored accents to this classic dress. Congratulations Rebecca and Taylor Duncan! 
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Thank you Amber and Leena!
For those of you who have not met Amber Lee and Leena Mitchelle, let me introduce you to the greatest women I know. I don't not thank them enough for all they do for me. There would be no Yellow Bird Fabrics with out these ladies. They have helped me so much. I am eternally grateful to them and forever in their debt. I hope they know how great they are. Come into the store and meet them. I am certain you will think they are fabulous too!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Flower accessories
The flower accessories that were made in class tonight were beautiful! I hope they had a good time making them. While we're on the topic of these lovely flowers, I had a customer come in the other day by the name of Hailey Rose. She made the most beautiful roses out of silk dupioni and shared these photos of them. Go to http://www.brydferth.etsy.com to see more.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Hey kids, don't forget your mother!
This class will be great! Come and make a hand crafted flower for your mom or make one for yourself (you are going to want one for yourself)!
Mother's Day gift
Date and time: Wednesday, May 5th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Objective: Make a special hand crafted Mother's Day gift.
Project: Fabric flower accessory; two designs to choose from.
Cost: $25 (all materials included)
Yellow Bird
Since opening the store a year ago, I have been asked this question many times; "where did the name Yellow Bird Fabrics come from?" I do not have a simple answer. What I perceive a yellow bird to be is sentimental to me and may not make sense to everyone. It may be best explained by a book I made for my husband years ago, when we both needed a yellow bird in our lives.
Lyrics by M. Ward.
Lyrics by M. Ward.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Anniversary Sale!
Tuesday, May 4th, marks the One Year Anniversary of Yellow Bird Fabrics. To celebrate, we are having a huge sale! Join us on May 4th to kick off this joyous occasion and receive 25% off your entire purchase! Come in May 5th through the 15th and receive 15% off your entire purchase! Thank you for your support throughout the past year. We hope to see you soon.
*Discounts do not apply to classes
Classes!!!
Mother's Day gift
Date and time: Wednesday, May 5th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Objective: Make a special hand crafted Mother's Day gift. Come and make one for your mom or make one for yourself (you are going to want one for yourself)!
Project: Fabric flower accessory; two designs to choose from.
Cost: $25 (all materials included)
Sewing Technique Classes
In this group of classes you will learn basic, but essential techniques used in everyday sewing. Students will make samples of each technique to have for future reference.
Cost: $35 per class (all materials included*)
Zippers
Date and time: Monday, May 10th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Objective: Learn to put in a lap zipper and an invisible zipper
Hems
Date and time: Monday, May 17th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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
Sleeves
Date and time: Monday, May 24th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Objective: Learn how to set different types of sleeves
Seam Finishes
Date and time: Monday, May 31st 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Objective: Give your garments a more finished, professional look by learning different techniques to finish your seams. Techniques include:
French seams
Mock French seams
Hong Kong
Flat-feld
Self bound
Flat Pattern
For those who want to learn how to make and alter patterns
Cost: $30 per class (all materials included)
Moving Bodice Darts
Date and time: Tuesday, May 11th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Objective: In this class you will:
Make basic half size slopers
Move darts using the slash method and the pivot method
Learn about Dart direction
Gathers on Bodice
Date and time: Tuesday, May 25th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Objective: Using half size slopers, you will draft a bodice pattern with gathers instead of darts.
Knits
Learn the skills that are needed to sew with knit fabrics.
Cost: $75 (all materials included*)
Knits for beginners
Dates and times: Wednesday, May 12th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm & Wednesday, May 19th 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
Intermediate Knits
Dates and times: Wednesday, May 26th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm & Wednesday June 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
Skirts
Fun skirts for every occasion
Gore Skirt
Date and time: Thursday, May 13th 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm and
Thursday May 20th 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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*
Exposed Elastic Waistband Skirt
Date and time: Thursday, May 27 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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*
*Sewing machines will be provided for those without one. We strongly encourage those with sewing machines to bring them. It is more beneficial to learn these techniques on your own machines.
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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