Amy Pow Pow: September 2012

Well, friends - here is my schedule for October classes! I've decided to go a little "lite" this month as many obligations have me running a little ragged, but I've opted to bring you one new class! Have a scroll down for what's being offered this month at Yellow Bird!

The Perfect Pencil Skirt Workshop Series – 4 sessions, $175

This is a series of four classes in which we’ll go from drafting a pencil skirt sloper made to your measurements, to drafting a stylish pencil skirt pattern, and finally constructing a truly fabulous skirt to last you for years to come. This series will give you the skills required to make endless pencil skirts at home! Please note that these classes are a package deal.

Drafting the Perfect Pencil Skirt – 2 hrs

Class Dates & Times: October 2 @ 4pm – 6pm

Skill Level: Intermediate

This class is the first in the Perfect Pencil Skirt Workshop Series. Do you lust after perfectly fitting pencil skirt patterns yet find them all to be lacking perfect fit? Fear no more! In this class, you’ll draft the perfect pencil skirt just for you, made from your measurements. From taking measurements to putting them on paper, we’ll go from start to perfectly fitting pencil skirt basic pattern in no time. For this class, participants will be supplied with drafting paper and drafting supplies and come away with one amazing pencil skirt sloper/basic pattern - the basis for building your own pencil skirt at home.

Instructor: Sunni

Materials Needed:all materials included

Fitting & Creating the Perfect Pencil Skirt – 2hrs

Class Dates & Times: October 16 @ 4pm – 6pm

Skill Level: Intermediate

This class is the second in the Perfect Pencil Skirt Workshop Series. In this class, you’ll learn how to achieve perfect fit from your pencil skirt sloper and a few basic patternmaking skills. We’ll cover a muslin fitting session and from there, create a pencil skirt with a vent, lining, simple contoured waistband or petersham ribbon waistband. Please note that this class builds upon the basic pattern drafted in Drafting the Perfect Pencil Skirt. Drafting paper and drafting supplies included.

Instructor: Sunni

Materials to purchase or bring from your stash: 2 yards muslin, drafting materials included

Pencil Skirt Sew-Along – 2hrs, 2 class sessions

Class Dates & Times: October 23 & October 30 @ 4pm – 6pm

Skill Level: Intermediate

This class is the third and fourth in the Perfect Pencil Skirt Workshop Series and will take place during two separate class sessions. So now you have a beautifully fitting pencil skirt pattern, and you’re ready to tackle creating one that you can actually wear out of the house. In this class you’ll learn tips and tricks for constructing a pencil skirt that’s both wearable, comfortable yet chic and sophisticated and endures the test of time and wear. We’ll discuss and learn such things as how to pick the best zipper insertion option, how to stabilize seams properly, sew a vent and lining for your skirt and add unique touches to truly make the skirt your own. Each participant will be supplied with instructions for tips and techniques in addition to hands on instruction and will go home confident with a beautifully finished, easy to wear and pair, pencil skirt! Please note that this class requires that you have taken the class Fitting & Creating the Perfect Pencil Skirt.

Instructor: Sunni

Materials to purchase or bring from your stash: 1.5 yards 60” wide fashion fabric or 2 yards 45” wide fashion fabric prewashed and ready to cut; matching thread; 2 yards lining; matching 14 “– 16”invisible or traditional zipper. It’s highly recommended that you bring your own sewing machine for this class.

Rare materials will be on hand to purchase if needed.

Fitting Pants – 2hrs, 2 class sessions

Class Dates & Times: October 4 & October 11 @ 4pm – 6pm

Skill Level:Intermediate

This class will take place during two separate class sessions. This class will help take the mystery out of fitting pants for your body. Together we’ll take a basic pants fitting shell and learn the ins and outs of how to get a perfectly fitting pair of pants. We’ll learn about taking proper measurements and picking the right pattern size for your body, constructing a muslin, what to look for and how to fix fitting enigmas. Each participant will be supplied with tips and tricks and resources for how to get great fit on any pair of pants.

Instructor: Sunni

Cost: $100

Materials to purchase or bring from your stash: Vogue fitting shell 1003 (please bring the size that corresponds with your hip measurement; please take hip measurement over underwear at widest point along hipline; if in between sizes, please choose the larger size), 2.5 – 3 yards muslin

Patternmaking for Pants – 2hrs, 1 class session

Class Dates & Times: October 18 @ 4pm – 6pm

Skill Level:Intermediate

This class builds upon the principles learned in Fitting Pants. In this class, we’ll take our fitting shell/sloper and pattern wearable, chic pants. You’ll learn about ease and design ease, how to pattern a fly front, waistband, leg options and pockets for your pants. With basic patternmaking skills, you’ll be able to make several different styles of pants from one pant pattern!

Instructor: Sunni

Cost: $50

Materials to bring: Your Vogue 1003 fitting shell (please note that Fitting Pants is required for this class), drafting materials included.

the Zipper Masterclass – 2 hrs, 1 class session

Class Dates & Times: October 27 @ 10am – 12pm

Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate

This class is fully dedicated to zippers! In this class, we’ll learn about picking the best zipper type and insertion method, how to produce beautiful results for whatever type of insertion method you choose and how to handle and stabilize a zipper to last and give strength to a garment. You’ll learn how to handpick a lapped zipper, how to insert an invisible zipper with ease and how to insert a zipper into a lining with ease.

Instructor: Sunni

Cost: $50

Materials to purchase or bring from your stash: ½ yard woven fabric, One 7-inch traditional style zipper, One 7-inch invisible zipper

The Rub-Off – 2hrs, 1 class session

Class Dates & Times: October 17 @ 10am – 12pm

Skill Level:Intermediate

Do you have clothing in your closet that fits you perfectly? Are you dying to have 20 of that same garment because you love the fit? This class is all about how to do what’s referred to as a “rub-off” – taking a pre-existing garment and creating a paper pattern from it, all without harming the original garment. In this lecture style class you’ll learn two techniques for how to create a paper pattern from your favorite garment. We’ll discuss construction order, how to add in elements like darts and gathers and ideas for creating different garments from one pattern. Please note that this class is geared towards intermediate sewists and is not for beginners!

Instructor: Sunni

Cost: $50

Materials to bring:A notebook for taking notes

Come and take a class! Fabric, Sewing, Fitting = recipe for FUN! Contact us to sign up for any of the classes listed above.