2026 WORKSHOPS
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Woven Lounge Pants Workshop Sewing the Pacific Pants
with Shannon Marshall Friday & Saturday, March 27–28, 2026 SIGN UP NOW! We need a few more registrations by February 24 to meet our minimum requirement. This beginner-friendly workshop is ideal for confident beginners and intermediate sewists who are comfortable using a sewing machine and reading basic patterns. The goal of the class is for every participant to leave with a well-fitted lounge pants pattern that can serve as the foundation for many future styles. Most participants will also complete a finished pair of pants during the workshop. Level: Beginner-friendly See Eventbrite to sign up. |
Designer Lined Jacket Workshop
with Ginny Winters and
Leslee Budge
April 25, May 9, May 23, May 30, 2026
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
See Eventbrite to sign up. Only 1 spot left. Register NOW!
with Ginny Winters and
Leslee Budge
April 25, May 9, May 23, May 30, 2026
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
See Eventbrite to sign up. Only 1 spot left. Register NOW!
Save the Dates
Please note: In order for all of us to make advanced plans, this is the tentative line-up of planned workshops for 2026. We have verbal agreements, but no formal contracts yet. Until then, they are subject to change. As we move through the year, formal announcements will be made and links for registration will be added.
Cloning a Knit Tee
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Description: How to take a favorite knit tee shirt and use it to make a pattern
Level: Suitable for all sewing levels, including beginners
Bra Making Workshop
Dates: September 24 - 26, 2026
Description: How to choose a size, pick a pattern, and construct a custom-made bra
Level: Best for confident beginners through advanced sewists