Scraps galore! Pins wheel, stars tweak, and shoos fly in the scrappy combo of 3 blocks: Pin Wheel, Rachel’s Tweaky Star, and Shoo Fly! Students can have fun creating a small, whimsical quilt using light, medium and dark fabric, or if they prefer a longer project they will be shown how to size up to […]
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Students will create a small quilt or wall hanging using Nigerian figures, design and the technique of Nigerian applique, which is a reverse applique technique. Rachel will supply some fabrics and designs. Students may alternatively choose to use Rachel’s vest pattern and the Nigerian applique designs included with that pattern. After creating a design on […]
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Students will be creating units that are cut from long strips, and then sewn together and remade in a Seminole pattern. The strips can be very colorful and are suitable to be used in a small quilt, wall hanging, or as accent to brighten up a garment. American Indians originally developed the Seminole technique. Please […]
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In this workshop students will explore a variety of techniques such as fast piecing techniques, appliqu³, folded technique, fake bound button holes, piping, covered buttons and anything else that may pop into Rachel’s head! The goal is to give both beginning and intermediate sewers some ideas to improve and enhance their work. An illustrated booklet […]
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In this workshop students will mix and match their favorite fabrics to make a skirt or a shirt that is fun to wear. The garment can also be a great way to use ethnic textiles such as batiks and African fabrics. In a longer class, both the tiered skirt and the big shirt can be […]
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This lecture/workshop is a discussion of a variety of concepts and techniques to inspire students to make that “one-of-a-kind” garment that will express a personal statement, personal sense of flair, or speak to individual ethnicity and culture! Students are encouraged to bring along their favorite pattern. There is no sewing in this class; all levels […]
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Similar to the fitting class for the vest or jacket/coat, this class will focus on fitting, fabric selection, design, and construction. As a two-day class the first day will focus on fitting, fabric selection, design options and customization. The second day will focus on garment construction. As a one-day class, students will walk through fitting, […]
Posted by kincy on Fri, January 2 2009 » Classes Offered » Comments Off on Fitting Class: The Dress
This workshop is designed to use some of the materials that have been saved for that special garment: the designer collection of fabrics, fabrics all in one color-way, buttons, beads, laces and treasured fabrics. Students will learn how to combine some or all into a fanciful designer coat. Students may also personalize their garment further […]
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This workshop is designed to help students to create a garment that will “speak” for them. Whereas other classes focus on fabrics and/or techniques, this class focuses on what the student wants to express about themselves through fabrics and techniques. Using either a contemporary or traditional pattern, students will be coached through creating a one-of-a-kind […]
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Similar, to the fitting class for the jacket/coat and the dress, this class will focus on fitting, fabric selection, design, and construction. As a two-day class the first day will focus on fitting, fabric selection, design options and customization. The second day will focus on garment construction. As a one-day class, students will walk through […]
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