Monday
Ballet Style Slippers
Date and time: Monday, October 3rd 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Learn to make a comfy pair of shoes.
Cost: $35 (all materials included)
Get to know your Sewing Machine
Date and Time: Monday, October 10th 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
Birds Nest Stitch and Witch
Date and time: Monday, October 24th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Need help making your Halloween costumes? Is your sewing room looking scary? Bring in your problematic sewing projects and we will help you sort them out. Get involved with your local sewing community, 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!
Tuesday
Flat Pattern Design; Bodice Sloper
Date and time: Tuesday, October 4th and continued on Tuesday, October 11th 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)
Flat Pattern Design; Skirt Sloper
Date and time: Tuesday, October 18th and continued on Tuesday, October 25th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Create a skirt 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)
Wednesday
Flat Pattern Design: Using Slopers
Date and time: Wednesday, October 5th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Learn how to use slopers to alter commercial patterns.
Cost: $30 (all materials included)
Flat Pattern Design: Moving Darts
Date and time: Wednesday, October 12th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Learn how to make and alter patterns. In this class you will:
Make basic half size slopers
Move darts using the slash method and the pivot method
Cost: $30 (all materials included)
Flat Pattern Design: Making Gathers
Date and time: Wednesday, October 19th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Learn how to make and alter patterns. Using half size slopers, you will draft a gathered bodice pattern.
Cost: $30 (all materials included)
Flat Pattern Design: Sleeve sloper
Date and time: Wednesday, October 26th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Learn how to make different types of sleeve patterns.
Cost: $30 (all materials included)
Thursday
Gore Skirt
Date and time: Thursday, October 6th and continued on Thursday, October 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 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.
Pencil Skirt
Date and Time: Thursday, October 20th and continued on Thursday, October 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 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.
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.
