IN PERSON: Weekend of Sewing - Shirt, Tunic or Dress with Beth Galvin

IN PERSON: A weekend of sewing! Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, 10AM - 3PM

This class will be held at Bay Quilts

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Looking to build your skills and make new sewing friends? It's always more fun to sew together! This weekend class is part formal class instruction from our expert garment instructor, Beth Galvin, and part sewing social time sprinkled with helpful hints, tips, and helping hands.

We love the chic look and classic style of the Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress from Closet Core Patterns, but, if you'd prefer to work on a different tunic style shirt or shirtdress pattern, we can accomodate that! The Kalle pattern is the perfect look for spring, summer and fall in California! When choosing patterns to base our classes on, we particularly appreciate patterns that have more than one style option, as the best part of working with a pattern is perfecting it and then using it more than once. With the Kalle, you can take the basic pattern and use it to make a variety of different pieces that vary in style and length, making each item unique!

This class will cover:

- Selecting pattern size and some pattern adjustments

- Collars

- Making beautiful plackets

- Buttonholes!

- Tips and tricks for better construction and faster sewing

- Using Interfacing, choosing and how to apply

Keep in mind there's a lot of sewing involved in making a tunic style shirt or shirtdress. You will leave class with the skills you need to finish your project but you may not have finished everything. Most importantly, you will have an opportunity to sew many of the components of this tunic style shirt or shirtdress in class where you can ask questions while you gain expertise.

At checkout, you will have the option to add Beth's series of technique videos so you can always refresh your memory when you want to make another tunic or shirtdress! It's also a great option if you like to prep before class - we'll send you the link to the videos at least a week prior to your weekend of sewing.

Skill level: ✂️✂️

You aready know how to thread and use a sewing machine. You have made a few garments and you're ready to learn more advanced basics.

Supplies: 

Bring your pattern and the fabric and notions required for the pattern and style you select. 

Sewing Machines and Equipment: 

You will need to bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies to class. The specific tools you need will be included in the supply list.

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.