Monday Classes
Textile Basics
Dates and times: Monday, November 7th and continued on Monday, November 14th 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)
Zippers
Date and time: Monday, November 21st 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Learn to put in a lap zipper and an invisible zipper.
Cost: $35 (all materials included)
Fitting
Date and time: Monday, November 28st 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Bring in your ill-fitting garments and learn how to custom fit them to your measurements.
Cost: $35 (all materials included)
Tuesday Classes
Flat Pattern Design; Bodice Sloper
Date and time: Tuesday, November 1st and continued on Tuesday, November 8th 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Create a bodice sloper from your 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, November 15th and continued on Tuesday, November 22nd 6:00-8:00pm
Objective: Create a skirt sloper from your 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)
Birds Nest
Date and time: Tuesday, November 29th 6:00-8:00
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
Knits for Beginners
Dates and times: Wednesday, November 2nd and continued on Wednesday, November 9th 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.
Pencil Skirt
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 16th and continued on Wednesday, November 23rd 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.
Thursday Classes
Ballet Style Slippers
Date and time: Thursday, November 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: Thursday, November 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
Necktie
Date and time: Thursday, November 17th 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 7/8 yard of 60" or 45" wide woven fabric.
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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