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Just a reminder

20% off your entire purchase now through Saturday!

Come check out what's new for fall and

receive great savings on all your favorite fabrics.

Art Meets Fashion

Hey Everyone! I just thought I would let you about the next fashion show that's coming up.

Art Meets Fashion 2010 will premiere exclusive spring lines with professional runway shows for local designers: Keith Bryce, McKell Maddox,Jordan Halversen, Rachael Domingo, Rebekah McKinney and Krista Nielson. Also featuring unique designs by Michelle Boucher amidst a live fashion photo-shoot by Jake Garn, fashion art installations from SLCC Fashion Institute and an eclectic mix of performance art and entertainment. The evening will offer exquisite tasting stations from fine local restaurants and beverage purveyors. Ticket sales will benefit two local non-profit organizations:Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and Salt Lake Art Center.

Date:

Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 7:00pm

Location:

Salt Lake Art Center, Salt Lake City, UT

Tickets:
$50 regular (includes admission, and selection of food and drink)
$35 Students (includes admission and selection of food and drink)

Tickets are available online at www.arttix.org, at all ArtTix Ticket Office locations or by calling 355-ARTS

For more information contact 801.953.0109 or email info@aperturemktg.com.

Pink Dresses for Breast Cancer Awareness

Communities United put together a great fashion show. All of the dresses were beautiful. I think all of the designers did a wonderful job!This is the pink dress that I made. My beautiful sister-in-law, Kelli Powell, modeled it for me.
Thanks Kelli, you are awesome!
Designed by Veronica Lopez
Designed by Stacy Tangren
Designed by Sophie St. Claire
Designed by Sonia Janet Lopez
Designed by Maria Rosales
Designed by Maria Rosales
Designed by Jessica Fernandez
Designed by Gustavo Gramajo
Designed by Gladys Gazani
Designed by Dora Morales
Designed by Casa Chiapas
Designed by Casa Chiapas
Designed by Betsy Baker

I really hope I got all the designers names right. I apologize if I messed up.

SALE!

20% off your entire purchase

October 8th-16th!

Come check out what's new for fall and

receive great savings on all your favorite fabrics.

Tonight!

Come out and support your local fashion designers. It's for a great cause and I think it will be a lot of fun!

October classes

Monday nights; Sewing Technique Classes

In this group of classes you will learn basic, but essential techniques used in everyday sewing. Students will make samples of each technique to have for future reference.

Zippers

Date and time: Monday, October 4^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Objective: Learn to put in a lap zipper and an invisible zipper

Cost: $35 (all materials included)

Sleeves

Date and time: Monday, October 11^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Objective: Learn how to set different types of sleeves

Cost: $35 (all materials included)

Seam Finishes

Date and time: Monday, October 18^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Objective: Give your garments a more finished, professional look by learning different techniques to finish your seams. Techniques include:

French seams

Mock French seams

Hong Kong

Flat-feld

Self bound

Cost: $35 (all materials included)

French Curve

Date and time: Monday, October 25^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Objective: This class will teach you how to use a french curve when altering and creating flat patterns

Cost: $35 (all materials included)

Tuesday nights; Skirts

Fun skirts for every occasion

Circle Skirt

Date and time: Tuesday, October 5^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and continued on Tuesday October 12^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

A-line Skirt

Date and time: Tuesday, October 19^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and continued on Tuesday October 26^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

Wednesday nights; Knits

If you're not sewing with knits, you are missing out. Come in and try it out. We're sure you will love it.

Knits for beginners

Dates and times: Wednesday, October 6^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and continued on Wednesday, October 13^th6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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: $75 (all materials included)

Intermediate Knits

Dates and times: Wednesday, October 20^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and continued on Wednesday, October 27^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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:

A brief overview of serger use and types of knit fabrics

Practice more advanced construction and sewing techniques

Project: A basic knit dress

Cost: $75 (all materials included)

Thursday nights; Fun Projects

Join us this month for some Halloween fun!

Tie Making Class

Date and time: Thursday, October 7^th 6:00pm-8:00 pm

Objective: Learn how to make a necktie while practicing couture hand sewing techniques.

Cost: $30 + the cost of materials

Stitch-n-Witch

Date and time: Thursday, October 14^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Thursday, October 28^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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.

Cost: It's free and fun for all!

If you are interested in taking any of these classes or for information on private lessons email us at yellowbirdfabrics@gmail.com, give us a call at 801-466-3110, or come see us at Yellow Bird Fabrics 2828 E. 3300 S. SLC, UT.