Monday, November 8, 2010

November Classes at Yellow Bird Fabrics!

Monday Nights: Sewing Techniques

Get to Know Your Sewing Machine

Date and Time: Monday, November 8th 6:00-7:30pm

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 like threading the machine and dealing with troublesome tension.

Cost: $25

Get to Know Your Serger

Date and Time: Monday, November 15th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: For those who have a serger but aren’t quite sure how to use it, or for those who just need a refresher this is the class for you. In this class, the focus will be on threading the serger, troubleshooting problems, and basic serger techniques.

Cost: $25

Zippers

Date and Time: Monday, November 22nd 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Learn to put in a lapped zipper and an invisible zipper

Cost: $35 (all materials included)

Hems

Date and time: Monday, November 29th 6:00-8:00pm

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

Tuesday Nights: Skirt Classes

Gore Skirt

Date and time: Tuesday, November 9th 6:00-8:00pm and continued on Tuesday, November 16th 6:00-8:00pm

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

A-line Skirt

Date and time: Tuesday, November 23rd 6:00-8:00pm and continued on Tuesday, November 30th 6:00-8:00pm

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

Wednesday Nights: Knit Classes

Knits for beginners

Dates and times: Wednesday, November 10th 6:00-8:00pm and continued on Wednesday, November 17th 6:00-8:00pm

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

Projects: A basic t-shirt, the building block for all knit projects

Cost: $50 +cost of materials

Thursday Nights: Fun Projects

Tie Making Class

Date and time: Thursday, November 11th

Objective: Learn how to make a necktie while practicing couture hand sewing techniques.

Cost: $30 +the cost of materials

Stitch-n-Witch

Date and time: Thursday, November 18th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Do you need help with your sewing projects? Bring them in and we can help!

Cost: It´s free and fun for all!

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