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2026 WORKSHOPS


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Designer Lined Jacket Workshop
with Ginny Winters and
Leslee Budge

 

April 25, May 9, May 23, May 30, 2026

                         Sold Out! 

In this designer sewing workshop, participants will learn the traditional techniques used in high-end garment construction while creating a fully lined jacket. Emphasis will be placed on precision, structure, and hand-finishing methods that elevate a handmade garment to designer quality.
 
Topics include fabric and lining selection, interfacing and underlining, shaping and structure, hand-finished linings, refined seam finishes, and designer pressing techniques. Students will leave with a deeper understanding of jacket construction and the skills to apply designer methods to future garments.


Level: Best suited for intermediate to advanced sewists
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Sold Out! 


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Clone Your Favorite T-Shirt with Lyra Bobo

Saturday June 27, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 
Do you have a well-loved t-shirt that fits just right, but it’s worn out, stained, or impossible to replace? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to clone a favorite knit tee without taking it apart.Topics include choosing the right t-shirt to clone, tracing and creating a reusable pattern, understanding knit fabric grain and stretch, cutting knit fabric accurately, and sewing a comfortable, wearable tee using a sewing machine or serger.
By the end of class, you’ll leave with a custom pattern and the skills to recreate your tee again and again.

Level: Confident beginner and up

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Bra Making Workshop
with Nikki Griffin


Thursday, September 24 - Saturday, September 26, 2026

This three-day workshop is designed for the intermediate to advanced sewer. Participants will learn how to properly fit and construct bras in a supportive, confidence-building environment. Whether you are newer to garment sewing or looking to refine your skills, Nikki provides clear instruction and individualized guidance throughout the process.

Level: Intermediate to advanced
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