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.