Artisan Sewing Classes Presents:
Knits 101
Have you ever wondered why clothing made from knit fabrics moved from weekends and the workout room into our daily lives? When you look at knit garments in the store or in a catalog, do some catch your eye while others are “just there”? Have you noticed that some of your knit clothing sits in the dresser drawer, but you’re always reaching for others?
Knit garments are here to stay because they are easy to care for, they don’t tend to wrinkle, and they are so comfortable to wear.
This class will give you the opportunity to explore knits – how to recognize and choose knits, how to sew them to get good results, and how to design with knits.
You will leave the class with a basic pattern that fits (choose from a T-shirt, a close-fitting bodysuit or a camisole pattern) and a notebook of ideas and techniques on how to make knit garments look terrific. We will review patternmaking skills so that you can easily make the changes necessary to rework your mock-up into a properly fitted garment. Mornings will usually be devoted to lecture and discussion, and afternoons will generally involve more hands-on tasks.
Days 1 and 2 (8:30 – 5:30 each day) include:
- Recognizing different knit fabrics and knit structures.
- Inherent stretch properties of knits in comparison to the addition of spandex.
- The use of darts and other fitting style lines in knits.
- Matching knit fabrics to different garment styles.
- Techniques for knit fabrics: stay taping; judging the length of self-fabric bands/cuffs; hemming; finishing options; applying trims.
Optional Half-Day 3 (8:30-12:00) includes:
- Using your basic patterns with different knit fabrics.
- Easy pattern variations to make.
- Designing with knits.
- How to select commercial patterns for a knit fabric, including what size to choose.
After your registration is complete, you will receive:
- A detailed supply list (including correct knit fabric choices and amount of knit fabric you will need to purchase).
- A set of instructions for preparing the first mock-ups of your T-shirt, close-fitting bodysuit or camisole, including pattern suggestions. (You need to arrive with these completed. Sarah will personally fit your garment so that you can fine-tune your pattern and make a new mock-up.)
Date:
Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, 2013 (with optional additional half day Monday, September 16, 2013)
Time and Class fee:
September 14 and 15, 2013 – $475.00
September 14 and 15, 2013 with half day September 16, 2013 – $575.00
To register: Class is over, please look for another one in the future!
For more information about the class and how to register, please contact:
Genevieve Journell at:
Catrina Fashions, LLC
P. O. Box 35
Troutville, VA 24175
Call: 540-992-2127
Email: info@artisansewingclasses.com
Location: Studios of Catrina Fashions, LLC
5995 Lee Highway, Troutville, VA 24175
About Your Instructor:
Sarah Veblen
Early registration is encouraged to secure space in class as well as ensure minimum registration. Class minimums and maximums vary – if the minimum for a class is not met 14 days before the class start date, the class must be cancelled. If the class fills, a waiting list will be established. Please wait for class confirmation before making travel plans other than booking a hotel room.
Class Fee Policy:
Classes require a 50% deposit, at time of registration. Please call or email and the registration form and class invoice will be emailed to you. Materials and kit fees, where applicable, are made payable on the day of class. Please note that payment or deposit must be received before registration is confirmed.
Cancellation/Transfer Policy:
A 5% transaction fee applies to all class cancellations and transfers. No refunds for missed classes. To receive a refund (less the 5% transaction fee) for a cancelled registration, notification must be given 14 days prior to the class start date. If cancellation occurs within the 14 days prior to the class, the amount paid will be applied toward a future class. In the event Catrina Fashions, LLC must cancel a class, the student may choose to have a full refund by check or applied to a future class. Catrina Fashions, LLC’s liability for refunds shall be limited to the amount of the portion of the registration fee paid by the student.
LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY?: Try the Country Inn and Suites at 7860 Plantation Road in Roanoke, VA.
Details: Special sleeping room rates at Country Inn and Suites, 7860 Plantation Road in Roanoke, VA for $82.00 per night for 2 queen beds are available for students traveling from out of town. Microwave and small refrigerator in every room. Call the hotel directly at 540-366-5678 to book under the block of rooms saved for Catrina Fashions. This is a quiet location ½ mile from Interstate 81 and 5 miles from the Roanoke Airport. No shuttle service from the airport, cab costs around $15. Free full breakfast for hotel guests. Indoor pool, exercise room or walk to a nice park with walking trails and tennis courts a short distance behind the hotel.
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