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Learn the ancient Japanese art of Shibori or indigo tie-dye. First students will learn techniques for tying, folding, and dipping your fabric. Then students will learn how to prepare a vat of indigo. I will go over 30 shibori folds and binds to give you a full understanding of the resist process. Due to social distancing this workshop will be...

This class is a 2-hour theory class on footwear structure, resources for materials & how to measure your feet. Get inspired and design your shoes-. After this class, you will be motivated to find lasts that fit your feet, and create your designs! If you register for the 5 or 6-day workshop, the intro class is included in the total price. (Please...

This class introduces students to or re-acquaints them with their own home sewing machines. Through a series of project based, step-by-step exercises, students will quickly gain mastery in winding the bobbin, threading, changing the needle, balancing tension, stitching, and clean finishing various types of seams. Basic apparel construction concepts,...

Crochet creates fabrics with infinite varieties of patterns and textures. Learn the basics of this flexible and creative technique and quickly gain the skills to make scarves, hats, blankets and bags. Projects: cell-phone pouch and a stitch sampler scarf. Supply List p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 2.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}...

Ready to pick up that needle and thread for the first time and only have a few hours? Or finally take that sewing machine you bought out of the box and put it to good use? With this workshop we are going back to the basics, starting from scratch, and taking you step by step through all the essentials to make learning to sew a fun and inspiring experience....

Upcycled Denim Crochet Rug - Slow Sew & Textile Club Learn how to use a pair of old jeans and your yarn scraps to create this creative rug using a crochet hook.. Supplies Needed for class: An old, unwearable pair of jeans Yarn - Multiple Colors  Crochet Hook

In recent years, Sashiko-style mending has made a comeback after originally being created during the Edo period of Japan to lengthen the life of kimonos. Now, people are using it to give their favorite jeans or shirts a little more wear. This class will teach students the basic techniques of this classic repair technique by perfecting our skills through...

Learn to make a super cute Anthea Blouse or Dress by Anna Allen Clothing: a dartless, button-up blouse and dress pattern with puffed sleeves. The dress includes a separate tie for those who prefer a more cinched in waist! In this four-part virtual workshop, you'll learn how to: Print and assemble a PDF pattern at home Measure the body accurately...

Step up your sewing skills and learn to make a pair of zip-fly Persephone Pants in this 6-part sewing workshop! The Persephone Pants pattern by Anna Allen Clothing is based on photographs of men’s 1920s-’40s US Navy sailor pants. These high-waist pants are unique in that they do not contain side seams-- the front and back pant legs are cut from...

Have you ever wanted to make your own lingerie for that perfect bridal shower gift or even better, a gift for yourself? In this class you will learn how to make the perfect panties. During this course you will learn: how to sew delicate fabrics intimate apparel, including panties PROJECT: lace panties FABRIC AND SUPPLIES: You'll need a sewing...

Want to take your craft to the next level? Maybe you've been sewing for quite some time but still using commercial patterns. If you're ready to make your own patterns, or you've just completed Sewing 101 and you're ready to learn the next set of skills, this is it! In this class you will learn how to flat pattern your own skirt with your own measurements!...

Ready to pick up that needle and thread for the first time? Or finally take that sewing machine you bought out of the box and put it to good use? With Sewing 101 we are going back to the basics, starting from scratch, and taking you step by step through all the essentials to make learning to sew a fun and inspiring experience. Sewing 101 is perfect...

Free motion quilting is a particular style of machine quilting which you can do on your home machine or with a long arm quilting machine.  To free motion quilt you use a darning foot, which is a special foot designed to hover over the surface of your quilt, allowing you to move the quilt in all directions. Supplies Needed for class: A variety...

Knitting provides a world of fabric-making options. Using the simplicity, contrast and harmony of the knit and purl stitches, we learn the basics of this time-honored tradition: how to get the stitches onto and off of the needles, and what happens in between. Basic increasing, decreasing, texture and pattern reading. Projects may include stitch sampler...

This workshop is all about embellishment. Got a skirt you finished in Sewing 101? A denim jacket that needs a little extra pizzaz? A gift you want to make extra special? We're here to help! We're taking a step away from the sewing machine and enjoying the soothing art of hand embroidery. In this class, students are asked to bring an article of clothing...