#401 Hip-to-Sew Intro to Design
with Instructor Nicole Vasbinder
$20 class fee / 1 session
All levels welcome - bring your creativity and ideas!

Are you interested in fashion design? Are you inspired by Project Runway? This class will go over the basics of clothing design. We'll discuss flat sketching, the elements of design and how to bring your designs to life. Bring tracing paper, pencil, eraser, clear ruler, notebook and pen to class.

-No supply list - see above text for what to bring

#510 Hip-to-Sew Intro to Draping & Pattern Drafting
With Instructor Nicole Vasbinder
$60 class fee / 1 session
For intermediate seamsters

Do you have a dress form and don't know what it's good for other than hemming skirts? Do you want to create your own designs? In this class we'll go over the basics of draping and pattern drafting. We'll drape a basic bodice and straight skirt in muslin and then transfer the drape to flat pattern and true it up. If time allows, we'll then cut and sew the skirt. Once you've draped a basic skirt and bodice you'll be able to start creating all different types of garments!

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#430 Recycled Sweaters & Tee Shirt Workshop
With Instructor Fred Bloebaum
**New Class!!**
$20 class fee / 1 session
All skill levels and ages welcome!

Mine your closets and drawers for inspiration, and give your old or worn out sweaters and tees new life! In this workshop, Fred will demonstrate how to cut up sweaters or other knit garments and combine them with knit fabric, decorative stitching and other trims to create one-of-a-kind sweaters, tee shirts, vests, coats and even dresses! Students may use sergers or conventional sewing machines. Fred will demonstrate how to stabilize cut edges and seams, as well as how to achieve pleasing design elements within the garment. Students will come away with a unique garment, plus the inspiration (and scraps!) to create many more.

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#433 Recycled Clothing - Reduce, ReUse, RECYCLE!
With Instructor Alice Elliot
$30 class fee / 1 session
For all levels

What’s in your closet that you have not worn for years? Did you buy something at the used clothing store and are wondering how to make it work in your wardrobe? Bring it to our recycling class for help figuring out how to remake it into something you or someone you know would love! Old sweaters, jackets, pants, skirts, curtains, wedding gowns - you name it! Learn to alter garments that you’d wear if only they fit right. Come get help with ideas for completely remaking one garment into another more useful article of clothing or accessory.

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#520 It's All About Fit - Fit Clinic
With Terri Travis OR Lisa Levaggi Rich
$35 class fee / 1 session
For Intermediate Seamsters

How many of you have made garments that you never wear because they don't fit properly? This class gives you the opportunity to make a muslin "test" garment and have it fitted before you cut into that beautiful fabric you've been saving. We will translate the necessary changes to the paper pattern and you will be good to go! Lynda will work her magic and sculpt your muslins to your unique figure. Learn more about the shape of your body and the changes that you will probably always need to make to your patterns.

Limited class size, so please sign up early for this popular class! Take any of our Apparel Open Sew Labs to follow up on your project with supervision.

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#530 Copying Ready-to-Wear
With Instructor Terri Travis
$35 class fee / 1 session
*$5 kit fee to instructor due at time of class
For Intermediate Seamsters

You probably have a favorite top, pant or skirt that you would love to have five of? Learn how to copy an existing favorite WITHOUT taking it apart. Bring in your garment and take home a pattern. Learn the industry tricks and discover helpful supplies in this very popular class.

-Purchase of instructor-provided kit is required
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#531 Copying Ready-to-Wear WORKSHOP
With Instructor Terri Travis
**New Class!!**
$65 class fee / 1 session
*$5 kit fee to instructor due at time of class
For Intermediate Seamsters

Would you like to have a pattern for the clothes you own and love? If you would like to learn how to copy your favorite existing garment without taking it apart, this class is for you! Bring in your favorite top, pant, or skirt and go home with a pattern. Learn the industry tricks and discover helpful supplies. This class is 6 hours, which will give, you time to create a pattern and fit a sample to take home.

-Purchase of instructor-provided kit is required
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#590 Duct Tape Dress Form
With Instructor Nicole Vasbinder
$45 class fee / 1 session
For All Levels

Have you ever wanted your own dress form but were shocked at the prices? Duplicate your exact figure. Learn — in just an afternoon — how to make a custom form from duct tape and a T-shirt! Follow up this class with Nicole’s Hip-to-Sew Intro to Draping and Pattern Drafting (#510).

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#601 Pants in a DAY!
With National Sewing Expert Sandra Betzina
$180 class fee / All Day Workshop / 1 session
Recommended for intermediate seamsters

Tired of trying to find pair of pants that fits? Come join Sandra in this hands-on class with the Designer herself! Begin the class by trying on pant and/or jean slopers in different sizes to determine what additional pattern alterations you will need for a flat seat, tummy, high and full hips, sway back, full thighs, etc. You will then cut out the pants or jeans from scrap fabric or muslin. Fit will be refined. Alterations will be transferred to create a master pattern. You now have a pant or jean pattern which fits and can be made again and again. Students should purchase a Today’s Fit pant pattern selected by the snug hip measurement. We will have all sizes of the Vogue Today’s Fit pant and jeans patterns!

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#605 Pants that Fit - The Perfect Pant
With Instructor Lisa Levaggi Rich
$90 class fee / 3 sessions
For Intermediate Seamsters

Learn to sew pants that really fit! You will choose your pant pattern from several flattering pant styles, make a muslin to fine tune the fit and then start sewing your pants! Tips and techniques included are fitting, fly zippers, pleats, pockets and pressing creases.

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#204 Open Sewing Session Labs
Bring your own project and get help from a pro!
3 hour session - $30
Prerequisite: Basic sewing machine skills -
(equivalent to classes #50, #80, or #101). Ages 16+.

Is there a class that you don’t see, a garment you want to make, or a simple home decorating project you’d like a hand with? Our Open Sewing Session Labs are designed just for you! Simply sign up for as many sessions as you need for your project. These classes offer the most flexibility and choice to help you sew, sew, sew! If you are stuck on a project, having fitting problems, want to learn specific techniques, need inspiration, need help with finishing or just want an experienced instructor at your side, sign up for a Lab! A perfect way to finish up a project started in another class. Focus on fitting, cutting, technique, tailoring, home-decoration projects -anything!! Small classes allow our instructors to support many different skill levels.

-Sewing Machines provided.
-Bring your own project and any necessary tools & supplies