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The New York Sewing Center See all classes by this school @ 246 W 38th St, New York, NY
Build a solid sewing foundation in Sewing 101: Basics, the ideal starting point for beginners and anyone looking to refresh their skills. Learn to operate a sewing machine, read commercial patterns, and select the right fabrics for your projects. Work through practical garment construction including skirts and drawstring pants, and develop confidence in professional finishing techniques.
Oct 28th
2–5pm ET
Meets 4 Times
Oct 29th
2–5pm ET
Meets 4 Times
Nov 3rd
10am–1pm ET
Meets 4 Times
Nov 3rd
2–5pm ET
Meets 4 Times
Nov 7th
2–5pm ET
Meets 4 Times
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The New York Sewing Center See all classes by this school @ 246 W 38th St, New York, NY
Accelerate your sewing capabilities with our intensive Sewing 101 Bootcamp. Grasp fundamentals including machine operation and pattern interpretation rapidly. Build and customize a denim tote, plus select either a skirt or pants to finish. Ideal for newcomers and those refreshing basic abilities.
Oct 27th
10am–6pm ET
Oct 30th
10am–6pm ET
Oct 31st
10am–6pm ET
Nov 1st
2–5:30pm ET
Meets 2 Times
Nov 3rd
10am–6pm ET
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The New York Sewing Center See all classes by this school @ 246 W 38th St, New York, NY
Get comfortable with a sewing machine and walk away with a finished project in this focused Sewing Machine Basics Workshop. Students learn core terminology, essential stitches, and practical techniques before applying their new skills to construct a stylish denim tote bag. Suitable for complete beginners and those looking to brush up on the fundamentals.
Oct 28th
2–4pm ET
Oct 30th
2–4pm ET
Oct 30th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Nov 1st
10am–12pm ET
Nov 1st
6–8pm ET
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The New York Sewing Center See all classes by this school @ 246 W 38th St, New York, NY
Develop your garment alteration skills in this practical, hands-on workshop. Learn to adjust ease for an ideal fit and finish hemlines cleanly using both hand and machine stitching techniques. Bring your own garments and leave with a better-fitting wardrobe and the confidence to tailor your own clothing at home.
Oct 27th
2–5pm ET
Nov 1st
10am–1pm ET
Nov 3rd
2–5pm ET
Nov 6th
6–9pm ET
Nov 8th
10am–1pm ET
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The New York Sewing Center See all classes by this school @ 246 W 38th St, New York, NY
Start your sewing journey with Sip & Sew, a starting class teaching sewing equipment fundamentals while you construct a denim tote bag. Enjoy two glasses of wine; the first to begin and another to honor your new skill acquisition.
Oct 28th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Nov 6th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Nov 8th
6–8pm ET
Nov 11th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Nov 14th
6:30–8:30pm ET
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Learn all about the many historically rich techniques using all natural dyes stuffs, where the come from, the social significance in ancient cultures, and how to forage for you own materials.
This class is a more intensive hands on version of "Dyeing with Nature" workshops which only runs 3 hours. In this special intensive we will meet for two half days, allowing for more techniques and skills to be demonstrated and more time to accomplish them! We get deeper and more hands on with the lengthy process, like mordanting your own pieces and special tricks to prepare specialty natural dyes. See below for specific agenda.
Each student will be able to dye 5-9 pieces. For Day 1 we will be preparing 3 cellulose items (cotton, hemp, linen if bringing) and 2 protein fibers (silk, wool if bringing) that will be cut up for sampling, you may bring the same amount/type for each style demonstrated. Some preparation of fiber takes longer than we have together, so you will have items that can be brought home and dyed later as well, an extra 4 pieces each of cellulose fiber may be brought in for this take home activity. (note there is a size limitation per piece to suit the pot sizes. Material provided is for sampling colors.)
Day 1: Mordanting with alum, iron, alum acetate, and using soy binder. Preparing dye baths; madder cochineal and dipping in indigo for overdyeing.
Day 2: Dyeing with 3 colors and tannins for grey and black, over dyeing for green and purple. Soy milk binded pieces will be brought home for you to dye on your own time. Dyes available for purchase. (dyes used in class; madder, cochineal, myrobalan, indigo, marigold. Some substitution may be needed if materials are not available.)
Fibers to bring (May be cut up for color sampling or I will provide samples.):
2 pieces of silk will be prepared in Alum (you may also bring yarn).
2 pieces of cellulose will be prepared in Alum Acetate.
1 piece will be prepared in Iron.
Previous silk and cellulose will be dipped in Indigo
Up to 4 pieces may be prepared in Soy for later dyeing on your own.
3 business days notice for refunds less a 5% non-refundable fee.
2 business days notice for credit to reschedule your date.
Less 2 business days notice we have the right to refuse refund or credit.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
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"Better Than Jam" is a textile printing and fashion line owned by Karin Persan since 2007 that provides various educational support for screenprinting and textile dyeing, with a small showroom featuring remnants of the previous boutique that showcased handmade creations by local designers.
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