April Classes

Tuesdays: Technique Classes

Get to know your Serger

Date and Time: Tuesday, April 5th 6:00-8:00 pm

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: $30

Necktie

Date and time: Tuesday, April 12th 6:00-8:00 pm

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

Cost: $30 + the cost of materials

Textile Basics

Dates and times: Tuesday, April 19th and continued on April 26th 6:00-8:00 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.

Collect samples of over fifty different textiles

Recognize fabrics by sight, touch and even smell

Cost: $50

Wednesdays: Skirt Classes

Gore Skirt

Date and time: Wednesday, April 6th and continued on April 13th 6:00-8:00 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

Pencil Skirt

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 20th and continued on April 27th 6:00-8:00 pm

Objective: Have the confidence to break free of using commercial patterns. Create a simple and elegant skirt that is custom fit to your measurements.

Cost: $50 + the cost of materials

Thursdays: Knit classes

Knits for beginners

Dates and times: Thursday, April 7th and continued on April 14th 6:00-8:00 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 double needle to practice basic finishing techniques

Creating a basic t-shirt, the building block for all knit projects

Cost: $50 + cost of materials

Intermediate Knits

Dates and times: Thursday, April 21st and continued on April 28th 6:00-8:00pm

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:

Reviewing serger use and types of knit fabrics

Practicing more advanced construction and sewing techniques

Making a basic knit dress

Cost: $50 + cost of materials