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Zipper Workshop

The Sewing Studio

You love to make clothes and now you are ready to face your zipper fears. Well, fear no more! In this zipper workshop we'll show you how to properly install the 3 different kinds of zippers commonly used in ready-to-wear apparel and accessories. We will instruct you step-by-step in order to demystify the process for you, and will demonstrate the basic sewing techniques for the centered, lapped and invisible zippers. You will also pickup tips to make...

Understanding the Commercial Pattern

The Sewing Studio

Bring in your Vogue, Simplicity, Burda, Butterick, McCall or any other patterns, and in 3 short hours, we will translate…(is it Greek?) the sewing instructions for you.  You will leave with an understanding on how to read and how to correctly follow the steps illustrated in the pattern. You will be so glad to finally understand the marks, lines and numbers on the pattern to make it fit your measurements.

Workshop: From Concept to Finished Garment

Fashion Business Inc.

Introduction to the Design Process: From Concept to Finished Garment This 4 hour workshop will cover the following: How to read a sketch from designer What is a pattern? What is a sample? What is draping? What is the difference between woven and knit fabrics? What is a first patternmaker versus a Production patternmaker? What is cut and sew? What does a pattern require for garment dye or sublimated garments? What is the difference between...

Beginning Sewing

Mayhall's Sewing Center

Learn the basic use of your sewing machine – threading, winding a bobbin, etc. The techniques to be taught in this class include: Machine operation and basic maintenance Seams and seam finishes Top stitched hems Simple zipper insertion Elastic casings There will be 3 projects: 1. Pillowcase–Techniques: Straight stitching and French seams. 2. Inside‐out bag–Techniques: Seam finishes, Zipper insertion (Kit fee‐10.00). 3. Loose...

Advanced Beginning Sewing

Mayhall's Sewing Center

Bernina Club

Mayhall's Sewing Center

The Bernina Club is a monthly session based on information/projects/techniques prepared and presented by a Bernina Educator that we, in turn, present to you. Each month will feature different projects and techniques using various Bernina presser feet. You will receive a CD with the presentation of the projects, project handouts and video clips of the featured presser feet. You will also have the opportunity to purchase or order any of the featured...

Farmers Wife 1930's - Class and Kit Combo

Quilt Emporium

30s fabrics are so popular at our shop... so we're going to have some fun with this new book. Make 4 blocks a month from this collection. We'll be demonstrating each of the blocks and have kits available for the monthly 4 and provide sewing time in the shop. The 2nd Wednesday of the month you can join us at 10 am for the demo and sewing time. Program will continue for 9 months. Requirements: Book Required

Sew Together Bag

Quilt Emporium

Sew this Bag Together!  A nifty little bag with three zippered pockets, four open pockets, a pincushion and a great little needle landing all held together by a zipper that forms two handles, what could be better!

Modern Maple

Quilt Emporium @ 4918 Topanga Canyon Blvd, San Fernando, CA

Use your scraps or buy new ones to create this awesome table runner! Lovely in modern or traditional fabricss. Susan will guide you through the process and get you on your way!

Maxwell Bag

Quilt Emporium @ 4918 Topanga Canyon Blvd, San Fernando, CA

Make this soft and sturdy, comfy tote with our instructor's experienced guidance! Everyone's favorite go-to bag! Do some cutting in advance and finish in class!​ Requirements: Pattern

English Paper Piecing Group

Quilt Emporium

Join the group for a morning of slow sewing! You are welcome to work on whatever project you'd like, but Lorna will be spotlighting some modern EPP and some traditional EPP projects.

1-Day Sewing, Quilting, Knitting & Crochet for Adults

Sew Creative Cafe @ 1726 Aviation Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA

Please Note: While the dates we have listed on CourseHorse reflect actual dates a class may be held, each student is required to reach out to the school to discuss lesson specifics and scheduling. This is because the school takes a very hands-on approach with each student in an effort to maximize what they get out of the class. The school contact information will be emailed to you with your receipt. In this hands-on class, students will be...

Stitch Club

Quilt Emporium @ 4918 Topanga Canyon Blvd, San Fernando, CA

Enjoy some relaxing hand stitching and guided instruction in our new STITCH Club. Project options: Begin a traditional embroidery project from Crabapple Hill such as "Stitch Heart Sampler" or "My Embroidered Garden", or Do some stitching on a French General embroidery panel or kit, or Enjoy playing with stitch combinations and perle cotton threads on a more contemporary project, such as "Red Bird" or "Flower Vase" When you sign up for our...

Line Sheets Using Adobe Photoshop CS6

Fashion Business Inc. @ 110 E 9th St, Los Angeles, CA

In this course, we will take a series of photos, separate the subject from the background and then composite the images in a presentational layout and more. This course is a hands-on, exercise driven workshop. We will add text, fabric swatch images and then save the document in a format that can be emailed and opened by any computer. Our computer lab is equipped with the latest Adobe software, Creative Suite 6. This course is for beginner to intermediate...

Fashion Accessories using Adobe Illustrator

Fashion Business Inc.

Students will learn the basics of vector drawing for fashion accessory design. In this work shop we will combine the use of shapes and the pen tool to create a library of fashion accessories such as belts, buckles, buttons, shoes and other embellishments. Course Outline: Brief review of Illustrator’s user interface and toolset Shape drawing Pen tool intro 3D shapes Saving the ‘Library’ Additional resources Q&A A step by step...

Illustrator/Photoshop for Fashion Design

Accelerate Computer Training @ 200 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA

This one-day class is geared toward fashion designers who wish to incorporate modern digital tools into their design workflow. You will learn how to use Illustrator to create seamless patterns, design flats and create masks. You will also learn how to use the painting tools in Photoshop and then bring both tools together to achieve the final design. This hands-on (Mac or PC) class uses real-world projects and students can bring their designs and...

Basic Sewing Techniques

The Little Sewing Room @ 490 W Arrow Hwy, San Dimas, CA

Learn a variety of sewing techniques that will transfer to your projects. You will create a reference file with notes of how and when to apply them.  This class is not project based; it is techniques oriented.  You will create a notebook of techniques to use for future reference. This is a great way to learn a plethora of information quickly and easily and will serve you well in the future. We suggest you take this in conjunction with...

Knitting Loves Crochet

The Knitting Tree, LA @ 1031 W. Manchester Blvd. #2, Inglewood, CA

Discover the seamless fusion of knitting and crochet techniques in this transformative class led by Ana Petrova. Unveil the secrets of crochet mastery tailored for knitters, unraveling a world of creative possibilities and flawless integration into your projects. Join Ana on a journey of skill enhancement and artistic innovation at The Knitting Tree, LA.

Intarsia Flower Power Top

The Knitting Tree, LA @ 1031 W. Manchester Blvd. #2, Inglewood, CA

Discover the artistry of vibrant colorwork with the Flower Power Intarsia Top course at The Knitting Tree, LA. Immerse yourself in the joy of knitting a delightful flowered top using a luxurious 100% cotton yarn, perfect for elevating your spring-summer style. Unleash your creativity as you master the intricate technique of intarsia, transforming your warm-weather wardrobe with bold, beautiful hues.

Cancun Boxy Lace Tee with Beads

The Knitting Tree, LA @ 1031 W. Manchester Blvd. #2, Inglewood, CA

This lace-sampler top is knit in two simple rectangles from the button up, and is seamed at the shoulders and sides to create a boxy shape.  You will learn four different lace stitches and how to add beads as you knit.   Prerequisites:  Must know how to knit and purl. Materials: Size 8 us needles with 36" cord or longer About 500 yards dk weight yarn (sample made in cotton) Beads - size 6/0 seed beads Steel...