Ballet Style Slippers
Date and time: Monday, September 5th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Learn to make a comfy pair of shoes.
Cost: $35 (all materials included)
Box Blouse
Date and time: Monday, September 12th 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.
Necktie
Date and time: Monday, September 19th 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.
Textured Headband
Date and time: Monday, September 26th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Learn how to use "Texture Magic" while making a unique headband.
Cost: $35 (all materials included)
Flat Pattern Design; Bodice Sloper
Date and time: Tuesday, September 6th and continued on Tuesday, September 13th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Create a bodice sloper from or own measurements. This will help you to understand how to alter patterns, how to make your own patterns, and how to pattern a dart.
Cost: $50 (all materials included)
Get to know your Sewing Machine
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 20th 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
Get to know your Serger
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 27th 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
Gore Skirt
Date and time: Wednesday, September 7th 6:00-8:00pm and continued on Wednesday, September 14th 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 a zipper and 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.
Gathered Skirt
Date and time: Wednesday, September 21st 6:00-8:00pm and continued on Wednesday, September 28th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Make a full and flirty skirt. Use a gather stitch and learn how to pattern and sew a yoke waistband that can be used for a variety of different skirts.
Cost: $50 + the cost of materials
Materials: You will need a zipper and 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.
Knits for Beginners
Dates and times: Thursday, September 8th 6:00-8:00pm and continued on Thursday, September 15th 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.
Maxi Skirt
Date and time: Thursday, September 22th 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 1an 1/2 yards of 60" wide prewashed knit fabric for ankle length skirt. More yardage may be required for 45" wide fabric or for longer or fuller skirts.
Wrap Caridgan
Date and time: Thursday, September 29th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Make a simple wrap cardigan out of knit fabric. Perfect for fall!
Cost: $30 + cost of materials
Materials: You will need 2-3 yards of 60" wide prewashed knit fabric depending on how long you would like your cardigan.
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.
