Monday Classes
Tie Making Class
Date and time: Monday, June 6th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Learn how to make a necktie while practicing couture hand sewing techniques.
Cost: $30 +the cost of materials
Materials: You will need 3/4 yard of 60" or 45" wide woven fabric.
Ballet Style Slippers
Date and time: Monday, June 13th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Learn to make a comfy pair of shoes.
Cost: $35 (all materials included)
Textile Basics
Dates and times: Monday, June 20th and continued on Monday, June 27th 6:00-8:00pm
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 (all materials included)
Tuesday Classes
Get to know your Serger
Date and Time: Tuesday, June 7th 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: $30
Get to know your Sewing Machine
Date and Time: Tuesday, June 14th 6:00-8:00pm
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 from threading the machine, to dealing with troublesome tension.
Cost: $30
Zippers
Date and time: Tuesday, June 21st 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Learn to put in a lap zipper and an invisible zipper.
Cost: $35 (all materials included)
Birds Nest
Date and time: Tuesday, June 28th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Get involved with your local sewing community while finishing some of your problematic sewing projects. Socialize with other seamstresses, get inspiring ideas, and receive some helpful sewing advise.
Cost: It's free and fun for all! Call and reserve you spot today!
Wednesday Classes
Gore Skirt
Date and time: Wednesday, June 8th and continued on Wednesday, June 15th 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
Materials: You will need 2 yards of 60" wide prewashed woven fabric for a knee length skirt. More yardage may be required for 45" wide fabric or for longer or fuller skirts.
A-line Skirt
Date and time: Wednesday, June 22nd and continued on Wednesday, June 29th 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
Materials: You will need 1 yard of 60" wide prewashed woven fabric for a knee length skirt. More yardage may be required for 45" wide fabric or for longer or fuller skirts.
Thursday Classes
Knits for Beginners
Dates and times: Thursday, June 9th and continued on Thursday, June 16th 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
Project: A basic t-shirt, the building block for all knit projects
Cost: $50 + the cost of materials
Materials: You will need 1 yard of 60" wide prewashed knit for a short sleeve t-shirt. You will need 1 1/2 yards for a long sleeve t-shirt.
Knit Skirt
Date and time: Thursday, June 23rd and continued on Thursday, June 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
Materials: You will need 1 yard of 60" wide prewashed knit fabric for a knee length skirt. More yardage may be required for 45" wide fabric or for longer or fuller skirts.
Sewing machines and supplies will be provided. We encourage those with sewing machines to bring them. It is more beneficial to learn these techniques on your own machines.
For classes that do not include your materials, you may bring your own or you may purchase them from Yellow Bird Fabrics and receive 20% off.
If you are interested in taking any of these classes or for information on private lessons email us at yellowbirdfabricsclasses@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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ReplyDeleteI am so sad!!!! I took a few of Dale's sewing classes at the sewing parlour, and always came and purchased my fabric from your store. I LOVE the quality of the fabrics you always had. Now I just moved to Phoenix (literally yesterday) and I have been asking around to everyone, searching online, calling fabric stores, and NO ONE has fine quality garment fabrics. EVERYTHING is either supercenter stores like JoAnn's, or they are quilting stores. I even talked to the Bernina dealership, and they said they didn't know of anyone in the whole Phoenix metro! I got on your website to see if you sell any of your fabrics online, and it doesn't look like you do... Do you have any suggestions for me? Thanks so much for everything. Looking forward to hearing from you.
*Dana (dana.wyson@gmail.com)
I'm so sorry to hear of your fabric dilemma. We don't have a online store, but if you ever have a particular fabric in mind you are welcome to call us. We can send you swatches of what we have or try to find something for you if we don't have what you want in stock. As far as fabric shopping in Arizona goes, I am afraid I am not much help. I am not very familiar with the area or the local fabric stores, but I did a little research and I found a couple leads on this website:
ReplyDeletehttp://locallilly.com/2011/04/21/local-fabric-stores-about-phoenix-east-valley/
I hope it helps!
SAS Fabrics – A variety of fabrics for apparel and home decor sold by the pound. A wide but often random selection of trims and iron patches. Warning, take your Claritin before going. It is dusty and dirty, and they have terrible customer service, however you can find quality fabrics at a steal. Several locations valley-wide including :
SAS Fabric Superstore Phoenix
(602) 943-7777
9840 N 19th Ave , Phoenix, AZ 85021
SAS Fabrics Central Phoenix
(602) 279-2171
1111 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ
SAS Fabrics Tempe
(480) 966-7557
1700 E Apache Blvd , Tempe
Sally’s Fabric Store – Largest selection of apparel fabrics in Arizona.
1235 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-7201
I think Sally's sounds pretty promising. The SAS stores might have some great stuff, but it sounds like you'll have to dig for it. Good Luck!