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ADDRESS 787 East Washington Blvd, Ste 101, Pasadena, CA 91104
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Prerequisite: Geared toward the returning sewer or advanced beginner who knows how to use a sewing machine. Description: In this class you will learn to make drawstring pants and further your sewing knowledge by learning best practices and new techniques including “sewing math”, seam allowances and more. This is the perfect class for a sewer … Continued
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Description: Explore the art of inlayed patterned collage in this playful, no-sew workshop inspired by the Japanese technique of Kimekomi. You’ll begin with a design template adhered to a foam base. Using a craft knife, you’ll carefully cut along the pattern lines to create shallow channels in the foam. Then, you’ll tuck fabric scraps into the … Continued
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Description: This slow stitching class is like journaling with fabric. We will be using new and vintage fabrics, lots of trims, bits of fabric, buttons and embellishments to express ourselves. This class is about slowing down and enjoying the process of creating. Using embroidery thread to attach a picture to a square, the goal may be … Continued
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Description: Learn the basics of knitting like how to cast on, knit & purl stitches and cast off as well as understanding needle sizes & yarn weights. Materials Included: Wide assortment of Yarns and Knitting Needles. LATE ARRIVALS NOT ADMITTED ONCE CLASS HAS BEGUN
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Description: Learn about the properties of fabric and their uses and proper care. Identify fabrics while shopping for fabric or clothing and be able to judge their suitability and pricing. Learn proper care for different fabrics to make your clothing last. Materials Included: Fabric and all necessary tools. LATE ARRIVALS NOT ADMITTED ONCE CLASS HAS … Continued
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Description: In this workshop participants will be working with text and learn quick tricks on how to turn their ephemera into a transparency. While transparencies can be achieved digitally there are ways to accomplish beautiful layers the analog way using inexpensive items. Each participant will be equipped with the materials to create their very own … Continued
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Description: It’s no secret that improving one’s sewing skills means diving into learning about techniques and tools-of-the-trade, and getting organized. You may have questions on how to handle different fabrics. If you are mystified about some of the layers in construction, come to this class for some common-sense advice on general topics. Instructor will … Continued
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Prerequisite: Beginner Sewing 1 and/or MUST KNOW HOW TO USE A SINGLE NEEDLE DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an … Continued
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Prerequisite: Must have basic knowledge of machine sewing or have taken Beginner Sewing 1. Description: Learn how to sew French seams, top-stitched seams, flat-fell seams, seam allowances, and more. Create a sampler for reference. Materials Included: Sewing machines, fabrics and all necessary tools and materials. LATE ARRIVALS NOT ADMITTED ONCE CLASS HAS BEGUN
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Description: In this pattern class, we will explore the foundations of pattern alterations so that you can feel more confident making clothes that fit the way you like! At the beginning of class, you’ll be asked to choose a few options of patterns that you would be interested in altering. We’ll cover how to take … Continued