January Classes

Tuesday Nights: Sewing Techniques

Get to know your Serger

Date and Time: Tuesday, January 4th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: For those who have a serger but aren’t quite sure how to use it, or for those who just need a refresher, this is the class for you. In this class, the focus will be on threading the serger, troubleshooting problems, and basic serger techniques.

Cost: $25

Get to know your Sewing Machine

Date and Time: Tuesday, January 11th 6:00-7:30pm

Objective: Pull that old sewing machine out of the attic, we’ll show you how to use it. In this class you will learn the parts of the machine, how to thread the machine, and how to fix troublesome tension.

Cost: $25

Bound Buttonholes

Date and Time: Tuesday, January 18th 6:00-7:30 pm

Objective: Learn how to sew bound button holes and give your coats and jackets a high end look with this simple tailoring technique.

Cost: $35 (all materials included)

Darts and Princess Seams

Date and Time: Tuesday, January 25th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Tailoring a garment is easy with darts and princess seams. Learn these simple techniques to make your clothes fit fabulously.

Cost: $35 (all materials included)

Wednesday Nights: Knits

Knits for Beginners

Dates and times: Wednesday, January 5th and 12th 6:00-8:00 pm

Objective: For those who are just learning to sew with knits, broaden your knowledge by:

Learning basic types of knit fabrics

Discussing what projects can be made with knits

Using a serger and practicing basic finishing techniques

Projects: A basic t-shirt, the building block for all knit projects

Cost: $50 +cost of materials

Intermediate Knits

Dates and times: Wednesday January 19th and 26th 6:00-8:00 pm

Objective: For the more experienced seamstress that has not had the opportunity to work with knit fabrics, here is your chance to learn more by:

A brief overview of serger use and types of knit fabrics

Practicing more advanced construction and sewing techniques

Project: A basic knit dress

Cost: $50 +cost of materials

Thursday Nights: Fun Projects

Stitch-n-Witch

Date and time: Thursday, January 6th and 20th 6:00-8:00 pm

Objective: Do you need help with your sewing projects? Bring them in, we can help!

Cost: It’s free and fun for all!

Tie Making Class

Date and time: Thursday, January 13th 6:00-8:00 pm

Objective: Learn how to make a necktie while practicing couture hand sewing techniques.

Cost: $30 +the cost of materials

Knit Shrug

Date and time: Thursday, January 27th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Learn how to make a simple and stylish shrug out of knit fabric.

Cost: $35 +cost of materials

Happy New Year!

Yellow Bird Fabrics will be closed Friday, December 31st and Saturday, January 1st for the New Year. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday!

New fabrics in today

Gorgeous camelhair

Black and brown cotton voile

Black cotton herringbone

Gold and green cotton sateen

Olive rayon challis

Rayon and metallic knit

rayon and poly knit burnout

Navy, olive, rust and fuchsia rayon blend knits

Merry Christmas!

From all of us at Yellow Bird Fabrics, we wish you a very

Merry Christmas!

This just in...

Petunia colored silk shantung

Grey melton wool

Pale yellow tencel shirting

Christmas Holiday

Yellow Bird Fabrics will be closed on Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th for Christmas. We hope everyone has a very merry Christmas!

Honorary Mention

My friend, Claire, has the most adorable little boys in the world! She is an amazing mom and makes the funnest activities for her kids. They made these awesome Christmas sweaters for our "Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest." I have decided to give them a prize, not for making the ugliest sweaters, but the cutest. Merry Christmas!I should mention that three of the essentials were used in the making of these awesome sweaters: glow in the dark puff paint, sequins, and bells. Way to go boys!

What's new today?

Beaded trim in black and white

French netting with chenille dots in black and champagne

Feathers in black and white

And the Winner is....

Natalie! Have a "BEARY Merry Christmas!"

Thanks for participating in our Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest.

Happy Holidays!

We've decided to extend our 12 Deals of Christmas for four more days. Come in to Yellow Bird Fabrics through December 23rd and receive 20% of your entire purchase! Also, don't forget about our last minute gift classes that we are offering Monday through Thursday.

Last Minute Christmas Gifts

Come in December 20^th through the 23^rd to make last minute gifts for loved ones, or for yourself!

Ombre Scarf

Date and time: Monday, December 20^th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Objective: Make an Ombre scarf by using simple dying techniques

Cost: $30 (all materials included)

Braided Dupioni Necklace

Date and time: Tuesday, December 21^st 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Objective: Make a modern necklace using dupioni silk

Cost: $30 (all materials included)

Holiday Apron

Date and time: Wednesday, December 22^nd 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Objective: Make a darling apron to wear while baking those holiday treats

Cost: $30 + the cost of materials

Beret Hat

Date and time: Thursday, December 23rd 6:00 pm -7:00 pm

Objective: Make a cozy hat to warm you this holiday season

Cost: $30 (all materials included)

What's new this week?

Anna Sui silk prints! These silks are beautiful! Hurry in- we have little yardage on these designer ends and unfortunately they are not reorderable.Beautiful silk dupioni. Passion, pink and cream colors
White rayon challis and sand colored rayon lining.
Point d' esprit in white and cream. Perfect for bridal gowns. Bridal season is around the corner!
Bridal lace trims. Floral scallops in white with pearls and cream and gold without pearls.
New colors in 2" and 3"sequin flowers.
8" feather brooches.
5" feather fan with jewels.
Brown feathers with and without jewels. Great for millinary projects.

Season's Greetings!

It's our "Ninth Deal of Christmas!" Do you know what that means? It means almost everything at Yellow Bird Fabrics is on sale. Only three more days to come in and get these sweet deals. Don't forget that on Saturday you get an extra 10% off your ENTIRE purchase. That includes gift cards! The perfect gift for the fabric fiends in your life. Here are some pictures of our store's new addition. We have grown by 50 square feet. It may not sound like much, but it is enough room for an additional 150 bolts of beautiful fabric. Come in and see what's new!

As I sat home this evening in my spectacular Christmas sweater, I realized that no one has come in to the store to show off their Christmas spirit by sporting a bedazzled Christmas sweater. Does no one share my affinity for sequins and puffpaints? Well, I'm upping the ante! The first person to wear in their ugly Christmas sweater will get a $20 dollar gift certificate to Yellow Bird Fabrics. If your not the first person, don't worry, you will still get an additional 10% off your entire purchase and be entered to win the $50 Yellow Bird Fabrics gift certificate.

Don't forget, we're also having a spectacular sale, "The 12 deals of Christmas." Come in and get the materials you need for the perfect holiday dress with 20% our silks, laces, and flower and feather accessories. Now is also a great time to make winter coats and jackets. Get 20% off wools and trims until Saturday. The deals keep coming! Merry Christmas to you!

December Deals

We are already to our Forth Deal of Christmas! That means flower and feather accessories, lace, and silk are all 20% off and you get a free spool of thread with every $10 purchase. Also, don't forget to wear in your ugly Christmas sweaters and get an addition 10% off you entire purchase!

Need some Last Minute Christmas Gifts? Come in December 20^th through the 23^rd to make last minute gifts for loved ones, or for yourself! We will be making an Ombre Scarf, a Braided Dupioni Necklace, a Holiday Apron, and a Beret Hat. Sign up today!

December Classes

Sleeves

Date and time: Monday, December 6th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Objective: Learn how to set different types of sleeves

Cost: $35 (all materials included)

A-line Skirt

Date and time: Tuesday, December 7^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and continued on Thursday, December 9^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Objective: Have the confidence to break free of using commercial patterns. Create a simple and elegant skirt that is custom fit to your measurements.

Cost: $50 + the cost of materials

Purse

Date and time: Wednesday, December 8^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Objective: Make a stylish purse, that will be the perfect hand made gift for a friend or a great accessory for yourself!

Cost: $30 + the cost of materials

Seam Finishes

Date and time: Monday, December 13^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Objective: Give your garments a more finished, professional look by learning techniques to finish your seams. Techniques include:

French seams

Mock French seams

Hong Kong

Flat-feld

Self bound

Cost: $35 (all materials included)

Last Minute Christmas Gifts

Come in December 20^th through the 23^rd to make last minute gifts for loved ones, or for yourself!

Ombre Scarf

Date and time: Monday, December 20^th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Objective: Make an Ombre scarf by using simple dying techniques

Cost: $30 (all materials included)

Braided Dupioni Necklace

Date and time: Tuesday, December 21^st 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Objective: Make a modern necklace using dupioni silk

Cost: $30 (all materials included)

Holiday Apron

Date and time: Wednesday, December 22^nd 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Objective: Make a darling apron to wear while baking those holiday treats

Cost: $30 + the cost of materials

Beret Hat

Date and time: Thursday, December 23rd 6:00 pm -7:00 pm

Objective: Make a cozy hat to warm you this holiday season

Cost: $30 (all materials included)

Zippers

Date and time: Monday, December 27^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Objective: Learn to put in a lap zipper and an invisible zipper

Cost: $35 (all materials included)

Intermediate Knits

Dates and times: Tuesday, December 28th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and continued on Thursday, December 30^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Objective: For the more experienced seamstress that has not had the opportunity to work with knit fabrics, here is your chance to learn more by:

A brief overview of serger use and types of knit fabrics

Practice more advanced construction and sewing techniques

Project: A basic knit dress

Cost: $50 + the cost of materials

Purse

Date and time: Wednesday, December 29^th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Objective: Make a stylish purse, that will be the perfect hand made accessory!

Cost: $30 + the cost of materials

The 12 Deals of Christmas

Monday, December 6th- On the first Deal of Christmas Yellow Bird Fabrics gave to me a spool of thread for free*

Tuesday, December 7th- On the second Deal of Christmas Yellow Bird Fabrics gave to me 20% off silk and a spool of thread for free*

Wednesday, December 8th- On the third Deal of Christmas Yellow Bird Fabrics gave to me 20% off lace, 20% off silk and a spool of thread for free*

Thursday, December 9th- On the forth Deal of Christmas Yellow Bird Fabrics gave to me 20% off flower and feather accessories, 20% off lace, 20% off silk and a spool of thread for free*

Friday, December 10th- On the fifth Deal of Christmas Yellow Bird Fabrics gave to me 20% off wool suiting, 20% off flower and feather accessories, 20% off lace, 20% off silk and a spool of thread for free*

Saturday, December 11th- On the sixth Deal of Christmas Yellow Bird Fabrics gave to me 20% off wool coating, 20% off wool suiting, 20% off flower and feather accessories, 20% off lace, 20% off silk and a spool of thread for free*

Monday, December 13th- On the seventh Deal of Christmas Yellow Bird Fabrics gave to me 20% off trims, 20% off wool coating, 20% off wool suiting, 20% off flower and feather accessories, 20% off lace, 20% off silk and a spool of thread for free*

Tuesday, December 14th-On the eighth Deal of Christmas Yellow Bird Fabrics gave to me 20% off knits, 20% off trims, 20% off wool coating, 20% off wool suiting, 20% off flower and feather accessories, 20% off lace, 20% off silk and a spool of thread for free*

Wednesday, December 15th- On the ninth Deal of Christmas Yellow Bird Fabrics gave to me 20% off cotton, 20% off knits, 20% off trims, 20% off wool coating, 20% off wool suiting, 20% off flower and feather accessories, 20% off lace, 20% off silk and a spool of thread for free*

Thursday, December 16th- On the tenth Deal of Christmas Yellow Bird Fabrics gave to me 20% off linen, 20% off cotton, 20% off knits, 20% off trims, 20% off wool coating, 20% off wool suiting, 20% off flower and feather accessories, 20% off lace, 20% off silk and a spool of thread for free*

Friday, December 17th- On the eleventh Deal of Christmas Yellow Bird Fabrics gave to me 20% off notions, 20% off linen, 20% off cotton, 20% off knits, 20% off trims, 20% off wool coating, 20% off wool suiting, 20% off flower and feather accessories, 20% off lace, 20% off silk and a spool of thread for free*

Saturday, December 18th- On the twelfth Deal of Christmas Yellow Bird Fabrics gave to me an additional 10% off my entire purchase, 20% off notions, 20% off linen, 20% off cotton, 20% off knits, 20% off trims, 20% off wool coating, 20% off wool suiting, 20% off flower and feather accessories, 20% off lace, 20% off silk and a spool of thread for free*

*Free spool of thread with every $10 purchase

Festival of Trees

I love Festival of Trees! I think it is such a great cause and it always puts me in the Christmas spirit. This year, Yellow Bird Fabrics donated a sewing tree. It is decorated with all kinds of fun sewing notions and comes with a vintage Singer and an adorable apron made by my adorable mother. My family helped me decorate it along with the Twilight tree next to it. I hope you all take the opportunity to go to the Festival of Trees today or tomorrow. Tickets are only $5 and all of the proceeds go to Primary Children's Medical Center.

http://www.festivaloftreesutah.org

The Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest!

Get out the puff paints, glitter, and bells, it's time to make yourself an ugly Christmas sweater! Amber and I would like to see if any of our customers can find Christmas sweaters that our uglier than ours. Wear your ugly sweater into Yellow Bird Fabrics and receive 10% off your entire purchase. You will also be entered to win our Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest. The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Yellow Bird Fabrics. The contest ends December 20th so be sure to stop by soon and wear those sweaters, the uglier the better.

Another happy couple, another beautiful bride

Lindsey Fabiano Smith and her new hubby. I love the tiered petal skirt. It is so fun and unique, just like the bride. Congratulations Lindsey!