We love layering pieces in our wardrobes and the Hoda pullover vest from Fibre Mood is a perfect addition in our Canadian climate. Throw it on over a turtle neck, a tee, or a button up. We think it is a perfect project for anyone looking to start their garment sewing journey.
THE PATTERN: For this workshop we are working with the Fibre Mood Hoda. The Hoda is a pullover vest that can be made with so many different fabrics; knit or woven. It features straps and a short funnel neckline. If you are looking for inspiration - make sure you look up #fibremoodhoda on social media or pop into the store to check out our sample!
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.
- Various techniques for finishing the neckline, vest edges and hem.
- Sewing and finishing straps.
- Techniques and tricks to get beautiful finishes on your sewing projects.
- We also love to show participants ways they can 'hack' patterns so they can get more use out of them!
WHEN: Saturday March 28th 10am-3pm
WHAT'S INCLUDED: The price of the workshop includes:
- Instruction
- The pattern
- Thread and 4m gross grain ribbon (we will have assorted colours available to choose from).
- A $40 credit of for fabric.
- Please stop by the store about a week before class to pick some 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: Participants will need to bring their sewing machines* and accessories (don't forget your manual, power cord, pins and extra machine needles!). If you'd would like to rent a machine, please do so here. Please bring all your personal sewing tools (seam ripper, snips, tape measure, etc). If you don't have a lot of supplies, no problem, we are happy to lend you some for the workshop.
EXPERIENCE: Sewists must have some previous experience threading and operating a sewing machine. This class is suited for any sewist with a little experience under their belt!
Minimum age is 16 years.
*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 Former + Latter Fabrics and Fibre Mood
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.