IN PERSON: Copy Your Favorite Shirt with Beth Galvin

Saturday, April 13, 10AM - 3PM

Class is held at Bay Quilts

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Do you love your shirt so much that you wish you had a closet full of them? What about that top you bought a few years ago that has seen better days but you keep wearing it because it fits you perfectly? Copy it! Come learn from expert garment instructor, Beth Galvin as she show you how to copy a shirt or top into a flat pattern that you can use to create an entire wardrobe of favorites. 

This is a skill building class. You will leave with knowing the steps to copy a garment and will have gotten to practice them on the garment you bring to class. Depending on the size and complexity of your garment, you may not have a perfect, complete, pattern finished by the end of class but you'll know what you need to do to finish it at home.

Please note: The best garment for this method is something with small sections that can be copied (not large swooping pieces). The garment you copy should be made of a woven fabric, not a knit or stretchy fabric.

Skill level: ✂️✂️

You have a few garment projects under your belt. You've sewn patterns and are interested in making your own from an existing garment.

Supplies: We will send you a list of supplies once you sign up. We will not be sewing in this class, only drafting the pattern. Please bring a simple blouse, shirt, or top made of woven, not knit or stretch, fabric for your first project. Start simple - end successful!

About the instructor: 

Beth Galvin started sewing at age 7 and can sew everything from casual knit tops to tailored jackets to over the top party dresses. She has a popular sewing blog, Sunnygal Studio where she shares her tips and tricks and she also blogs for Craftsy. Beth loves to help people get the pattern they love to fit the way they want. She is brilliant at adding stylish little details that make your projects look professional and special, but what's even better is that she has figured out how to make it easier! One of her favorite things is to teach you the tips and shortcuts that will make your sewing faster and also more fun. Sign up for one of Beth's classes and let her teach you how satisfying it can be to sew great clothes that make you look great!

Location:

This class is being held at the Bay Quilts located at 5327 Jacuzzi St. 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804. Bay Quilts is run by Sally Davey and her daughter, Abbey-Shane  a team of lifelong artists and crafters who have been in the quilting industry for over 30 years. They opened Bay Quilts to share their passion and knowledge with the vision of creating a community where artists, crafters, quilters, and makers of all ability can learn, grow, and create together.  This unique fabric shop is so much more than a store - from consignments quilts and gifts, and cloth figures to monthly gallery exhibitions and artist receptions to workshops.  Bay Quilts is a sanctuary for creatives of all skill level. Bay Quilts is generously offering a 10% discount to students on the day of the class.

The classroom space is on the 2nd level so you will need to be able to climb a flight of stairs. There is a convenient caddy so you don't have to carry your equipment up the stairs.

Cancelation Policy:

Class fees are non-refundable. However you may transfer the class to a friend if you let us know in advance.