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Sweatshirt Transformation Class

Date: Wednesday, March 15th, 2017 and Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017

Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

COST: $20.00

Have you ever looked at a plain sweatshirt hanging on a rack and thought anything other than, Wow that has got to be the most unflattering garment in the world!  In this sweatshirt transformation class, we will turn that unflattering, baggy, ill-fitting sweatshirt into a nice fitting, attractive jacket or topper.


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Have you ever looked at a plain sweatshirt hanging on a rack and thought anything other than, “wow that has got to be the most unflattering garment in the world…”!  In this sweatshirt transformation class, we will turn that unflattering, baggy, ill-fitting sweatshirt into a nice fitting, attractive jacket or topper.  We will be using “Creative Sweatshirt Jackets Book 2” by Londa Rohlfling as a reference for this class.  With just a few simple steps and some help with the included pattern pieces in the book, you will be on your way to creating your very own sweatshirt masterpiece!  After you begin tearing into your purchased, oversized sweatshirt, you can start fitting and deciding how you would like to embellish it.  This is a very creative and inspiring process!  I assure you, this may be your first sweatshirt transformation but it probably will not be your last!  This will be a two day class during the week, or if you are not able to attend on weekdays (due to those pesky jobs) I will also be running an all day Saturday class.  The cost will be $20 either class.  This does not include the cost of the book needed.  We have the book here at the store for purchase and it runs $22.95.  You will always have the patterns included so the book will be a continual reference for you.  I hope you can join us for this exciting class!!

  •   Creative Sweatshirt Jackets – Book 2 (here at the store)
  • (1) Oversized – at least a size 2XL – sweatshirt with regular set-in sleeves (avoid the raglan style, as it exaggerates thehips). Also, purchase one with a fiber content of 80% cotton/20 polyester.  Not the cheaper ones with 50% cotton/50% poly.  Pre-wash the sweatshirt and any fabrics and any washable trims.


Click HERE for a link to Londa’s website to purchase one of the beautiful sweatshirts she sells!        

  •   100% polyester thread to match your sweatshirt (we prefer Mettler or Gutterman)
  •   Invisible (monofilament) thread for couching any yarns o ribbons that you may want to use to embellish your sweatshirt.
  •   Fabric to coordinate, such as polar fleece for lengthening or extending the arms, cotton batiks and silk Dupioni for accents and any type of trim that you might like to add to your sweatshirt
  •   Interfacing for the accent fabrics: woven or knit, fusible is preferred.
  •   Fusible stay tape for shoulder seam support
  •   Sewing machine in good working order
  •   Serger – optional
  •   Good pair of dressmaker shears
  •   Chalk marker or erasable marking pen
  •   Pattern tracing paper like Swedish Tracing Paper
  •   Schmetz stretch needles, size 90/14
  •   Schmetz Twin Stretch needle, 4.0/75
  •   Basic sewing notions: scissors, seam gauge, seam ripper, pins, etc.

Prep:

  •   Remove all ribbing from neckline, sleeves and bottom of your sweatshirt.  Do this by using your shears and cutting close to the seam on the sweatshirt side.  Expect the edges to be uneven!!
  •   Discard the neck ribbing but save the cuffs and lower ribbing.

    

REGISTRATION DETAILS

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