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Class List Calendar

May 22, 2013

sewing I: make a skirt (naughty secretary) : session 132

with diana rupp, make founder and author of sew everything workshop
three 2-hour classes // $200 + supplies

ready to get started with your first fashion project? we’ll show you how to make a cute and very wearable naughty secretary skirt. you’ll shop for fabric and gather a basic sewing kit together before class, and then be taught how to layout, cut, and follow a pattern, as well as basic sewing techniques like darts, seam finishing, installing an invisible zipper and how to handstitch a couture-quality hem. elementary tailoring tricks will also be demonstrated to adjust the pattern to fit your body if need be.

note: this is a project-based workshop. please be acquainted with winding a bobbin and threading a machine before signing up. an intro class (see above) will teach you all you need to know! this class can also be taken as part of the fashion lab series.

 

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makeaskirt
Start: May 22, 2013 6:30 pm
End: May 22, 2013 8:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $200

May 28, 2013

serger basics : how to thread and stitch : session 111

one 2-hour class // $80 (all supplies are included)

knit fabrics have been a staple in collections from gap to mcqueen. learn to use the most powerful tool in knitwear production; the serger. this two hour course will outline the basic properties and construction skills of knitwear, and most importantly, teach you how to thread a serger! if you’d like to bring your own serger to class, please email us at info@makeworkshop.com.

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serger
Start: May 28, 2013 6:30 pm
End: May 28, 2013 8:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $80

May 30, 2013

hand stamped jewelry: making monograms and more on metal : session 117

one 2-hour class // $100 (includes all supplies)

in this workshop you’ll learn the basics of handstamping one-of-a-kind jewelry. we’ll use letter and number stamps to spell out your name, your cat’s name, or even your favorite snippet of poetry…the possibilities are endless! the class will begin with some hands-on practice to give you a feel for the tools and materials–and teach you how to successfully design and align your “message” on the metal blank–before moving on to creating finished projects for you to take home. finishing techniques such as oxidizing, sanding and texturing will also be covered.

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stamped5
Start: May 30, 2013 6:30 pm
End: May 30, 2013 8:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $100

May 31, 2013

sewing II: make a dress : session 120

two 3-hour classes // $240 + supplies

(psst! you can also find a pattern and instructions for this dress in 
SEW: sew everything workshop)

an original design by make workshop founder diana rupp: the girly go to dress! this project was created to teach you all the beginning-to-intermediate sewing skills you’ve been wanting to learn, with professional-looking results:

  • how to follow a pattern
  • properly layout and cut fabric
  • stitch darts
  • install an invisible zipper
  • insert a bodice lining

the best part? you can make many more after the class is over, so your wardrobe will be complete!

this is a level II class so basic sewing machine experience is mandatory; please be comfortable threading and stitching on a machine and a ideally few simple projects under your belt before enrolling. homework is sometimes required for this class. if you have any questions or concerns about your skill level, please email us. this class can also be taken as part of the fashion lab series.

 

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make-a-dress-low-res
Start: May 31, 2013 10:00 am
End: May 31, 2013 1:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $240

May 31, 2013

intro to sewing machine : session 215

with diana rupp, make founder/author of SEW: sew everything workshop

if you’ve never ever touched a sewing machine, or the last time was in junior high school home ec, here’s the perfect workshop to develop some basic machine sewing skills. identify the parts, what to look for when purchasing a new machine, and how to make a simple fabric wallet.

note: feel free to bring your own machine if you’d like to learn how to use it, otherwise we have have one for you!

good news: this class or equivalent experience is all that’s required for signing up for beginner project classes like pillow making, our sewing I workshops or the fashion lab

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thread
Start: May 31, 2013 4:00 pm
End: May 31, 2013 6:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $80

May 31, 2013

one-day crochet : simple scarf: session 108

one 2-hour class // $80 + supplies (list to be emailed upon enrollment)

learn all the basics of crochet! perfect for first-timers or those needing a refresher. we’ll teach you how to work the foundation chain and the basic stitches like single crochet and double crochet, as well as increasing/decreasing to create a shaped piece of crocheted fabric. after this class you’ll be able to use your new skills to start your first “real” project, a fashion-forward neckwarmer as shown here or a classic scarf or you’re welcome to bring in a pattern for a project you’d like to make and we’ll get you started.

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crochetneckwarmer
Start: May 31, 2013 6:30 pm
End: May 31, 2013 8:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $80

Jun 1, 2013

intro to sewing machine : session 216

with diana rupp, make founder/author of SEW: sew everything workshop

if you’ve never ever touched a sewing machine, or the last time was in junior high school home ec, here’s the perfect workshop to develop some basic machine sewing skills. identify the parts, what to look for when purchasing a new machine, and how to make a simple fabric wallet.

note: feel free to bring your own machine if you’d like to learn how to use it, otherwise we have have one for you!

good news: this class or equivalent experience is all that’s required for signing up for beginner project classes like pillow making, our sewing I workshops or the fashion lab

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thread
Start: Jun 1, 2013 12:00 pm
End: Jun 1, 2013 2:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $80

Jun 3, 2013

skip the tailor: simple alterations : session 132

with make founder diana rupp

one 2-hour class // $80 (all supplies included except as noted below)

tired of paying a tailor 20 bucks to shorten your skirts and pants? let diana teach you some tailoring basics including hemming (both by hand and on the machine), and how to make simple handsewing repairs such as sewing on buttons or fixing torn seams. please bring some sample garments you’d like to alter to class for discussion. no sewing experience necessary! includes all supplies.

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alterations
Start: Jun 3, 2013 6:30 pm
End: Jun 3, 2013 8:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $80

Jun 4, 2013

intro to sewing machine : session 217

with diana rupp, make founder/author of SEW: sew everything workshop

if you’ve never ever touched a sewing machine, or the last time was in junior high school home ec, here’s the perfect workshop to develop some basic machine sewing skills. identify the parts, what to look for when purchasing a new machine, and how to make a simple fabric wallet.

note: feel free to bring your own machine if you’d like to learn how to use it, otherwise we have have one for you!

good news: this class or equivalent experience is all that’s required for signing up for beginner project classes like pillow making, our sewing I workshops or the fashion lab

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thread
Start: Jun 4, 2013 6:30 pm
End: Jun 4, 2013 8:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $80

Jun 5, 2013

zip-o-riffic pillow (with French seams) : session 120

one 2.5-hour class // $100 + supplies (see list below)

the pièce of résistance: a pillow cover with an invisible zipper and tidy French seams that would rival any similar style found at high-end home furnishing boutiques. magnifique!

this workshop is designed to teach a number of valuable sewing skills from invisible zipper installation with an emphasis on professional-looking results.

beginner sewing machine experience required; please be able to wind a bobbin and thread a machine. if you don’t know how, sign up for an intro to sewing machine class first (see above) and you’ll be good to go! space is very limited for this class; please sign up early

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pilllow(zipporific)
Start: Jun 5, 2013 6:30 pm
End: Jun 5, 2013 8:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $100
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