Sunni's September Classes!

Beltmaking 101 – 2hrs, 1 class session

Class Dates & Times: September 18 @ 6pm-8pm

Skill Level: Beginner

This class is all about having fun and delving into the world of accessories by creating stellar belts to go with that outfit you just stitched up. These spicy little numbers are a cinch to make! You’ll be learning tried and true techniques from how to cover a buckle to finishing off your belt with eyelets. Each participant will be supplied with a belt and buckle kit to make their own belt plus a list of resources for finding the best beltmaking supplies and instructions for how to recreate belts at home. Come one, come all and let’s have us a belt party!

Instructor: Sunni
Cost: $40
Materials included: Belt & Buckle Kit
Materials to purchase or bring from your stash: 1/4 yard woven fabric and matching thread.

 

 

The Perfect Pencil Skirt Masterclass – 2 days

Class Dates & Times: September 14 @ 10am – 2pm & September 15 @ 10am – 4pm

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner – Intermediate

This masterclass combines drafting, fitting and constructing the perfect pencil skirt, all into one! Over the course of 2 days we’ll go from start to finish and create the pencil skirt of your dreams! On the first day, we’ll draft a pencil skirt pattern from your personal measurements. From there, we’ll fit a muslin and create a pencil skirt pattern tailored to your taste and aesthetic. On day two, we’ll cut, construct and finish a pencil skirt that you can walk away wearing. Please note that we’ll take a break for lunch on both days.

Instructor: Sunni

Cost: $175, drafting materials included

Materials to purchase or bring from your stash: 2 yards muslin, 1.5 yards 60” wide fashion fabric or 2 yards 45” wide fashion fabric prewashed and ready to cut; matching thread; 2 yards lining (optional); matching 14 “– 16”invisible or traditional zipper. It’s highly recommended that you bring your own sewing machine for Day Two of this class. Rare materials will be on hand to purchase if needed.

Fitting Pants – 3 hrs, 1 class session; this class is offered multiple times this month

Class Dates & Times: September 8 @ 10am-1pm; September 20 @ 6pm-9pm; September 25 @ 6pm-9pm

Skill Level: Intermediate

This class will help take the mystery out of fitting pants for your body. Together we’ll take a basic pants fitting shell and learn the ins and outs of how to get a perfectly fitting pair of pants. We’ll learn about taking proper measurements and picking the right pattern size for your body, constructing a muslin, what to look for and how to fix fitting enigmas. Each participant will be supplied with instructions, tips and tricks and resources for how to get great fit on any pair of pants.

Instructor: Sunni

Cost: $50

Materials to purchase or bring from your stash: Vogue fitting shell 1003 (please bring the size that corresponds with your hip measurement; please take hip measurement over underwear at widest point along hipline; if in between sizes, please choose the larger size), 2.5 – 3 yards muslin

 

 

the Zipper Masterclass – 2 hrs, 1 class session; this class is offered multiple times this month

Class Dates & Times: September 4 @ 6pm-8pm; September 21 @10am-12pm

Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate

This class is fully dedicated to zippers! In this class, we’ll learn about picking the best zipper type and insertion method, how to produce beautiful results for whatever type of insertion method you choose and how to handle and stabilize a zipper to last and give strength to a garment. You’ll learn how to handpick a traditional slot seam zipper, how to insert an invisible zipper with ease, how to handle an exposed zipper and how to insert a zipper into a lining.

Instructor: Sunni

Cost: $50

Materials to purchase or bring from your stash: ½ yard woven fabric, Two 7-inch traditional style zippers, One 7-inch invisible zipper

 

the Box Blouse – 2 hrs, 1 class session

Class Dates & Times: September 19 @ 10am-12pm

Skill Level: Beginner

An easy peasy blouse with a Jackie-O flair! A great project for beginners, fit friendly and simple to sew. Come and learn how to make this chic and sweet blouse with tips and tricks for how to vamp it up with a yoke, gathers, pleats or a neck tie.

Instructor: Sunni

Cost: $35

Materials to purchase or bring from your stash: 1 ¾ yard 45” wide fabric or 1 yard 60” wide fabric, thread to match

 

Come and take a class! Fabric, Sewing, Fitting = recipe for FUN! Contact us to sign up for any of the classes listed above.