Upcoming Classes

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Class List Calendar

Feb 5, 2012

open studio : sew at make : session 102

by popular demand! we are opening the make studio for drop-in sewing hours. come by to work on new or in-progress projects with access to our professional cutting tables and equipment and in the company of fun, like-minded people. consultations to be provided by make founder and sew everything workshop author diana rupp. we’ll also have drinks and snacks for inspiration!

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open studio
Start: Feb 5, 2012 12:00 pm
End: Feb 5, 2012 3:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $40

Feb 6, 2012

intro to sewing machine : session 112

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: Feb 6, 2012 11:00 am
End: Feb 6, 2012 1:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $80

Feb 6, 2012

fashion lab: learn-to-sew series : session 102B

with MAKE founder diana rupp, author of SEW: the sew everything workshop

New York Magazine’s 2009 “BEST OF NEW YORK: SEWING” classes

one 2-hour class + three 3-hour classes // $500 + supplies
special daytime hours!

by popular demand: a 3-part learn-to-sew series that teaches all the basics of fashion sewing in one easy package! the plan is to meet for two hours once a week for seven weeks. this structured curriculum is offered for those of you who want an intensive and progressive introduction to the world of fashion sewing, with a focus on:

  • how to read (and successfully follow!) a commercial pattern
  • layout and cutting fabric the right way
  • developing good machine sewing skills and working habits
  • professional seam finishing and pressing techniques
  • the ability to install an invisible zipper with complete confidence
  • making simple adjustments to patterns for a perfect fit
  • the ins-and-outs of lining a garment
  • and handsewing skills for couture-quality hems!
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fashionlab-02
Start: Feb 6, 2012 2:00 pm
End: Feb 6, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
 195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $500

Feb 7, 2012

tokyo tie bag : session 102

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

one 2-hour class // $80 + supplies

take your fabric prep and machine skills up a notch by learning how to cut and layout a pattern, pivot, stitch around curves and make a fancy french seam. the end result? a super cute bag that’s an ideal gift, and it only takes 2 hours to stitch!

before enrolling please know how to thread a machine–if you’re a bit rusty that’s okay. this learn-to-sew project is suitable for complete beginners and can be taken as the first part of the fashion lab series (see schedule) or on its own.

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tokyotie
Start: Feb 7, 2012 6:30 pm
End: Feb 7, 2012 8:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $80

Feb 7, 2012

fashion lab: learn-to-sew series : session 102

with MAKE founder diana rupp, author of SEW: the sew everything workshop

New York Magazine’s 2009 “BEST OF NEW YORK: SEWING” classes

seven 2-hour classes // $500 + supplies (click on links above for what to bring to each class)

by popular demand: a 3-part learn-to-sew series that teaches all the basics of fashion sewing in one easy package! the plan is to meet for two hours once a week for seven weeks. this structured curriculum is offered for those of you who want an intensive and progressive introduction to the world of fashion sewing, with a focus on:

  • how to read (and successfully follow!) a commercial pattern
  • layout and cutting fabric the right way
  • developing good machine sewing skills and working habits
  • professional seam finishing and pressing techniques
  • the ability to install an invisible zipper with complete confidence
  • making simple adjustments to patterns for a perfect fit
  • the ins-and-outs of lining a garment
  • and handsewing skills for couture-quality hems!
see more photos and session dates »
fashionlab-02
Start: Feb 7, 2012 6:30 pm
End: Feb 7, 2012 8:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $500.

Feb 9, 2012

soapmaking workshop : session 101

one 2.5-hour class // $80 + $15 supply fee as noted below

discover the fun of cold process soap making with tara and jeff of meow meow tweet! they’ll teach you:

  • how to design and formulate your own recipe
  • the proper use and storage of lye
  • basic properties of essential oils, natural additives and botanicals, coloring, molding and curing
  • plus share helpful hints and favorite supply sources

supplies for students to bring:

  • rubber gloves (the dishwashing kind)
  • eye protection
  • a safety mask that covers mouth and nose
  • 3 containers for your soap; can be paper cups, empty half-gallon milk or juice paper carton (top cut off and washed thoroughly) or tupperware/gladware

supply fee: $15 supply fee will cover the cost of the materials for the group to make three batches of soap; you’ll divvy up what’s made (payable to instructor the night of class.)

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soap1
Start: Feb 9, 2012 6:30 pm
End: Feb 9, 2012 9:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002

Feb 11, 2012

intro to sewing machine : session 113

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

see more photos and session dates »
thread
Start: Feb 11, 2012 12:00 pm
End: Feb 11, 2012 2:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002

Feb 11, 2012

decoupage workshop : session 101

one 2-hr workshop // $80 + supplies as noted below

make your own decorative home accessories using glass, glue and paper, learning all the best design techniques and tricks as well as how to finish both in japan paint and gold leaf. some supplies included in the class fee.

make will be providing you with glue, varnish and other misc supplies. glass plates and paperweights be available during the workshop and are $7-$10 each. you’ll also need to bring the following:

  • decoupage artwork: four 8.5 x 11 and four 11 x 17 color xeroxes (inkjet will run!)
  • four 3″ sponge brushes
  • apron (or wear clothes that can get dirty!)
  • a container or small box to carry your projects home
  • optional: a packet of imitation gold leaf available at ny central: 62 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10003
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decoupage-001
Start: Feb 11, 2012 2:00 pm
End: Feb 11, 2012 4:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $80

Feb 13, 2012

panty workshop : session 100

with designer laura mehlinger of lola haze
as featured in ideal bite, “a sassier shade of green”

one 2.5-hour class // $100 + $20 supply fee to be paid to instructor

I’m super excited to have laura in the studio to show us how to make sexy-yet-functional panties! she’ll cover all the rules of lingerie-making including working with knits and lace, inserting a narrow waistband elastic, seam finishing–we’ll have a serger here for a demo–and inserting a lining. the best part? you’ll leave with a fully finished pair! please be able to thread a machine and sew simple seams before signing up for this project-based class.

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panty8
Start: Feb 13, 2012 6:30 pm
End: Feb 13, 2012 6:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
 195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $100

Feb 15, 2012

sewing II: make a dress : session 100

three 2-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. 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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sewing2makeadress-thumbnail
Start: Feb 15, 2012 6:30 pm
End: Feb 15, 2012 8:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $240
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