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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...

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...

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}...

Find out first-hand how to work with zippers by making a series of practice samples in boot camp fashion.  Apply the zipper techniques you learn to a handbag project with three zippers, such as an outside patch pocket with a lapped zipper, an inside pocket with a railroad zipper, and a bag closure with an exposed zipper. Prerequisite: ...

In this course, you learn about the practical application of the materials, elements, and techniques used in the fabrication of modern apparel within the fashion industry. Aimed at students of fashion design or design professionals interested in understanding the “how” as well as the “why” of textiles, this course covers the components involved...

Learn basic draping, flat patternmaking, and sewing techniques, along with principles of design. Topics covered include three-dimensional muslin interpretation of skirts and bodices, developing slopers, and constructing a garment.  Bring to the first class a #2 pencil, pins, paper scissors, and one yard of lightweight muslin.  Prerequisites...

Have trouble sewing collars on your garments? Collars frame the face and add striking style to clothing, so it’s important to sew them perfectly.  Learn how to use and sew various collar styles: the convertible collar, Mandarin collar, and classic two-piece shirt collar. Then construct an all-purpose sport shirt/Hawaiian-style shirt with the...

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...