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Irie Vibes Artists Space @ 6563 Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Learn to Make your own Unique One of a Kind Designs. Instructor, Tuesday Conner for the past 35 years has costumed Broadway, Theatre, TV & Films and was Personal Designer to Chaka Khan. Tuesday will teach you how to sew, make patterns, use store brought patterns, cut, ...sew by hand and sewing machine. Learn how to make whatever your mind can imagine. Bring your sewing kit; any repairs you want to make on your own clothes; beautiful fabric...
Do you have an extra-long torso or are large on top? Maybe you have had a mastectomy. Do you just have trouble finding a cute and sexy swimsuit that fits you? Learn how to fit your suit, handle elastics for the openings and create straps for tying and wrapping. We can even create a cover-up for lounging in. Most sessions are project oriented with finished wearable garments in the end. 4 open lab hours are included in this class. Once enrolled,...
Fabric Land @ 936 E Lincoln Ave, Orange, CA
Here is your chance to learn smocking. You will learn basic smocking techniques and accent stitches for a finished garment.
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Learn to make a classic and simple vintage gathered apron with a pocket and trim. Includes sewing machine intro This is a beginner level class. Basic Sewing Kit: 1 3/4 yards cotton fabric 2 yards of rick rack trim matching thread for all fabrics
Make a reversible, jersey scarf with snaps for endless options. Learn the basics of sewing with jersey. This is a beginning level class. Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit 1 yard 60" wide jersey fabric (main color) 1 yard 60" wide jersey fabric (contrast color) 1 package (28") snap tape* 1 1/4 yards 1" wide grosgrain ribbon *if adventurous, 2 pkgs snap fasteners
Create a practical project bag for your knitting, sewing or other crafts. Various pocket techniques, including zippers will be used. Customize to your preferences or make the model! This is a beginner level class. Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit 1 yard Exterior Fabric (i.e. linen, canvas, etc.) 1 yard Lining Fabric (i.e. quilting cotton) 1 yard 20” medium weight fusible interfacing 1⁄2 yard 1⁄4 inch ribbon for scissor leash 1...
Come make zippered bags to hold all your notions, and a six pocket tote to put them in! We will make a small zippered pouch, a square zippered bag, and a tote (with a zipper!). This is a beginner level class. Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit 6 Fat Quarters or 1/4 yard cuts of quilting fabrics (3) 7” or 9" polyester zippers Matching thread 1 yd medium weight fusible interfacing
Unwind @ 818 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA
Elegant, simply design shirt. Funnel collar, and vented hem. Great in light to medium weight denim, linen, soft canvas, cotton, etc. Perfect for beginners. From Merchant & Mills Sewing Book. This is a beginner level class. Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit 1 3/4 yards light to medium weight denim, cotton or linen for Size Small/Medium. (Add 1/4 yard for Large, 1/2 yard for X-Large. Add extra yardage if making in dress length.) Matching...
Custom fit a muslin for perfect fit pants. This is a beginning level course where you will make a muslin of the perfect pants for you. Install a simple side zip, flare leg. Fashion fabric optional second week to cut out and begin assembly of a pair of pants using YOUR new, tailored pattern. Includes technique instruction for seam finishing, a variety waistband treatments and hemming. This is a beginner level class. Supplies: Basic Sewing...
The Makery Craft Co @ 501 Benchmark, Irvine, CA
In 2.5 Hours, you will go from absolute beginner to completing your first Project! Afraid of your foot pedal? Have you tried sewing in the past but ran away from the machine and threw up your hands in frustration? Not only will this workshop change that for you, but will have you itching to whip up more projects when you get home, too! In this 2.5-hour crash-course sewing workshop you will learn: Which tools you'll need to sew at home Basic...
In this class you will make a classic pencil skirt with a modern twist in the fabric of your choice that will soon become one of your favorite pieces to wear. This skirt will be custom fitted to your body. Everything you want to learn in this Intermediate sewing class: How to read and understand the commercial pattern Make to make adjustments on the pattern for a true custom fit skirt How to set-in a zipper like a professional ...
Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA
Turn your old (or new) T-shirts into handy bags perfect for shopping, gym clothes, craft projects, or whatever else you like to carry. Find out how knit fabric differs from woven fabric, and the tools and techniques you need to accommodate the difference. As you make a lined bag, you’ll learn how to sew seams and finishes on knit fabric, and pick up skills you can apply to a variety of knit garments. Bring to class a sewing machine with...
Fabric Land @ 936 E Lincoln Ave, Orange, CA
For all you material girls, this is an in-store sewing retreat. The featured quilt is "Gallery", by Coach House Designs. However, feel free to work on whatever you 'd like There will be 2 teachers available to help you along the way. We will supply snacks and lunch on Sunday. Games, prizes and lots of fun!
This is next level tie dye! Learn the ancient Japanese technique of Shibori, the process of twisting, bunching and folding fabric and dyeing it in a stunning indigo blue. You’ll also explore Batik, using wax and dye to create unique patterns and textiles. **Upon purchase you will receive a video that explains how to premix your dye before class. Projects Include: T-shirts Pillowcases Pillows Wall Hangings Tote bags Note: This is...
Take your basics to the next level. Make a simple vintage style Day Dress / Party Dress with a dropped waist, gathered skirt and a zipper up the back. Learn to do neckline facings, zippers, measuring to fit your size, and a simple hidden pocket. Pre-Requisite: any beginner level class. This is a intermediate level class. Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit 2 3/4 yards cotton fabric matching thread 1/2 yd fusible interfacing...
Make a classic shift dress in your choice of fabric. Learn fitting and couture sewing techniques. This is a intermediate level class. Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit 2 yards medium weight linen, denim or cotton fabric 2 yards lining fabric (optional) 1 22" zipper hook & eye matching thread
Craft Sierra Madre @ 49 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA
Traditional Japanese boro cloths have a beauty like no other. Each cloth tells a unique story of its journey through life with patches carefully sewed on and reinforced with stitching, often over generations of a single family. The cloths can be viewed to embrace the concept of 'wabi sabi', that sees beauty in an object's impermanence and imperfection. We will be using modern Sachiko stitches, a functional running stitch for mending and reinforcing...
Reading lace charts and written instructions can be challenging and confusing. This workshop will teach you how to translate lace patterns, tips and tricks for working lace, and how to block your beautiful results! And for a bonus, you’ll learn how to add beads to make your project sparkle!! Course Fee: $60 for 4 hours of instruction (plus an optional 1 hour check-in). Separate $7 pattern fee paid to instructor at the start of...
Do you have a shawl that you never wear anymore? Would you like to make it new again? This class will teach you how to add whole new life to a knitted project. Easily add a splash of color or a touch of texture. Make a wonderful piece of knitting into a fabulous work of art. Materials: Paper piecing kits will be provided by the instructor. Please bring: Paper-cutting scissors Ballpoint pen Ruler A garment to dress up (shawl,...
Want to feel more confident with color? Want to learn how to put different fibers together to create something unique? Inspired by traditional Persian designs, we'll construct colorful fiber tiles the varied patterns our tiles create when put together in different configurations. Inspired by traditional Persian designs, we will construct colorful fiber tiles with papers, oil pastels and yarns. Once our tiles are complete, we will place them...
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