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Events on May 19, 2012
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Events on May 20, 2012
  • Horesehair Fascinator Workshop (Hat Making)
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: 1:00 pm
  • Book Signing and Demo: Improv Sewing
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: 12:00 pm
  • Introduction to Quilting
    Starts: 1:00 pm
    Ends: 3:00 pm
  • Sinamay Cocktail Hat Workshop
    Starts: 2:00 pm
    Ends: 6:00 pm
  • Color Concepts (Quilting)
    Starts: 4:00 pm
    Ends: 6:00 pm
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Events on May 21, 2012
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Events on May 22, 2012
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Events on May 23, 2012
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Events on May 24, 2012
  • Working With Patterns Series (May 24, 30, 31; June 7, 14, 21)
    Starts: 5:30 pm
    Ends: 7:30 pm
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Events on May 25, 2012
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Events on May 26, 2012
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Events on May 29, 2012
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Events on May 30, 2012
  • Open Studio
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:30 pm
  • Working With Patterns Series (May 24, 30, 31; June 7, 14, 21)
    Starts: 5:30 pm
    Ends: 7:30 pm
  • Perfect Fit Skirt Series (May 16, 23, 30)
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: 8:30 pm
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Events on May 31, 2012
  • Working With Patterns Series (May 24, 30, 31; June 7, 14, 21)
    Starts: 5:30 pm
    Ends: 7:30 pm
 
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Our studio offers a full range of classes so you can find a learning experience that fits your level and interests. Check out the class pages for more details:

COMPLETE BEGINNERS
SEWING CLOTHES
ALTERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
SEWING FOR THE HOME
BAGS AND ACCESSORIES
SPECIAL WORKSHOPS
LEARNING TO DESIGN:

  • While Project Runway may make it seem like garments can be made and lines churned out in a matter of hours, those who have worked in the industry know that it takes an incredible amount of hard work, time, and financial investment to make your dreams come true.  For those interested in learning how to design their own clothes and/or accessories, we generally recommend building a strong foundation in the fundamentals of construction through group classes such as:

Once you know your way around a sewing machine and feel comfortable putting together pieces using pre-made patterns, you will have basis for more easily understanding the principals involved in patternmaking and/or draping, which is the next step to being able to create a piece that exists only in your head. Right now, we primarily teach the advanced skills of patternmaking/draping in Private Lessons. We can also provide referrals to a local pattern-maker and sewing contractor if you do not wish to go through the process of learning this aspect yourself. Please contact us for info on this.

If you are seriously considering a career or side career in fashion, we highly recommend reading these books: