Fiber

Want your clothes to last? Seam finishes are used to make sure the edges of your garments don’t fray, unravel, or shred apart! Come learn a variety of seam finishes, and the fabrics that they’re useful for, to help you either mend or create garments that keep going! *BYO machine + thread. All other supplies […]

Butterick bugging you? Simplicity not so simple? Ever find that your garments made from store bought patterns don't fit? Come learn the essential body measurements needed for good fit, as well as tips and tricks for translating and understanding store bought clothing patterns. *Note that we will be working with pattern drafting and paper patterns […]

“My buttons have fallen (off) and can't get up!” Learn hand sewing skills for mending your own garments in a pinch. Working on a fabric sampler, we will cover sewing buttons (with and without shanks- did you even know of such a thing?), snaps, and hooks and eyes/bars. *All materials will be provided, but feel […]

Zippers intimidating you? Just want to brush up or practice before finishing that bag or garment? This crash course in machine sewing zippers is a great place to start. We will focus on simple set-in zippers, invisible zippers, and if time allows, tackle overlapping, or placket, zippers (think pants!). *Bring your own sewing machine, with […]