The days are getting longer and we are all looking forward to summer days ahead. If you've been looking to sew a summer dress or top, then this workshop is for you.
THE PATTERN: We'll be working with the Fringe Pattern from Chalk & Notch. The Fringe pattern is a woven dress and blouse with two views. View A has a button up front, elbow sleeve and sleeve tab. View B has a pull over, notched front with a cuff. Both views include two cup sizes, optional waist ties, and the sleeve/cuffs are interchangeable. The pattern includes size ranges, 0-30 (32" to 56" full bust measurement).
DESCRIPTION: skills you'll learn in this workshop:
- Reading sewing patterns and size charts.
- Understanding important measurements for choosing the correct size.
- Laying out and cutting sewing patterns.
- All the steps involved in making the Fringe Dress (or top) including gathering, in-seam pockets, facings, curved hem and buttons/button holes.
WHEN: This class is in three sessions:
- Session 1 - Thursday June 5th 6-9pm: Choosing size, cutting out pattern & fabric.
- Session 2 - Saturday June 7th 10-3pm: Sewing!
- Session 3 - Saturday June 14th 10-3pm: Finish off sewing!
WHAT'S INCLUDED: The price of the workshop includes instruction, and a $50 credit for fabric. We have included interfacing and thread in the price of the workshop, so no need to purchase those. Please stop by the store about a week before class to pick your fabric so it can be prewashed before the first class. Participants will also receive a 15% discount for any additional fabric and notions purchased in-store during the workshop.
WHAT'S NOT: We have not included the pattern in the price since you may already own it! We will have paper copies in store for purchase before the class starts. Participants will also need to bring their sewing machines* and accessories (don't forget your manual, power cord, pins and extra machine needles!). Please bring all you personal sewing tools (seam ripper, snips, tape measure, etc).
OTHER INFO: Prior sewing experience is required to take this class. Sewists must be comfortable threading and operating a sewing machine and have sewn at least one garment pattern. This class is best suited for intermediate sewers or adventurous beginners with a little experience under their belt.
Minimum age is 16 years. Maximum class size is 6 participants.
*Please ensure your sewing machine is in good working order. We request that you bring all your machine accessories and manual.
Photos are supplied by Chalk & Notch
Payment in full is required to book a spot in our workshop and due to the limited number of spaces available registration is non-refundable. Discounts cannot be applied to classes. Up to two weeks in advance of the workshop, participation can be transferred to another sewist.
All participants will be contacted by email one to two weeks prior to the workshop with all the necessary details for the workshop.
The workshop is located in our Brick and Mortar retail store and we ask all participants to be respectful of the space, equipment, other participants and shoppers.
The workshop will require the use of sewing machines, pins, needles, irons, cutting tools (scissors and rotary cutters), etc. By your participation in any class, workshop, lesson, or workspace usage, you agree to release and hold harmless Former and Latter Fabrics, it’s instructors, and employees from any and all claims and liability related to any accident that may arise as a result.