Monday Classes
Ballet Style Slippers
Date and time: Monday, July 11th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Learn to make a comfy pair of shoes.
Cost: $35 (all materials included)
Knit Skirt
Date and time: Monday, July 18th 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.
Box Blouse
Date and time: Monday, July 25th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Come and make a simple blouse that we have fallen in love with here at Yellow Bird Fabrics.
Cost: $30 + Cost of materials
Materials: You will need 1 yard of 60" wide prewashed fabric. More yardage may be required for 45" wide fabric.
Tuesday Classes
Get to know your Serger
Date and Time: Tuesday, July 5th 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, July 12th 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
Seam Finishes
Date and time: Tuesday, July 19th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Give your garments a more finished, professional look by learning techniques to finish your seams. Techniques include:
French seams
Mock French seams
Hong Kong
Flat-feld
Self bound
Cost: $35 (all materials included)
Birds Nest
Date and time: Tuesday, July 26th 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
Pencil Skirt
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 6th and continued on Wednesday, July 13th 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.
Gore Skirt
Date and time: Wednesday, July 20th and continued on Wednesday, July 27th 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.
Thursday Classes
Knits for Beginners
Dates and times: Thursday, July 7th and continued on Thursday, July 14th 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.
Intermediate Knits
Dates and times: Thursday, July 21st and continued on Thursday, July 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 material
Materials: You will need 3 yards of 60" wide prewashed knit.
Teen Sewing Camp
Dates and Times: Monday, July 18th through Friday, July 22nd 9:00-11:00am
Objective: In this week long class students will learn techniques such as reading, using, and altering patterns, as well as different seam finishes, hems, zippers, and several other techniques that are needed in sewing.
Project: Students will sew a garment while learning techniques
Cost: $135 + cost of materials
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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