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Class List Calendar

Feb 25, 2012

blockprinting: make your own printed fabric or paper by hand : session 102

one 2-hour class // $60 (supplies are included)

we’ll explore various ways of printing on fabric and paper, using simple materials easily obtained at your local art supply store. the focus will be on techniques anyone can use at home without special equipment, and we’ll explain all of the basics of textile design from creating a repeating pattern to combining colors.

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block-printing-01
Start: Feb 25, 2012 11:00 am
End: Feb 25, 2012 1:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $60

Feb 26, 2012

serger basics : how to thread and stitch : session 100

serger basics : how to thread and stitch

one 2.5-hour class // $100 (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 and half 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: Feb 26, 2012 12:00 pm
End: Feb 26, 2012 2:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $100

Feb 27, 2012

sewing for baby + kids: pinafore dress : session 100

two 2.5-hour classes // $200 + 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 fully lined dress with buttonholes. the end result? a super cute dress that’s an ideal gift for your favorite girl. before enrolling please know how to thread a machine–if you’re a bit rusty that’s okay–or pass the intro to sewing machine class.

supplies

  • new look pattern 6578 (can be ordered online at sewingpatterns.com. you’ll want to bring a paper pattern with you to class, not the downloadable version.)
  • 2 yards of cotton fabric. one yard will be for the dress, the other for a full lining. I recommend shopping at city quilter on 25th between 6th/7th.
  • scissors that are new or have only been used on fabric. if you’re buying scissors, we highly recommend gingher stainless steel shears
  • all-purpose sewing thread to match dress
  • pins + pincushion
  • two 5/8″ buttons
  • an air soluble (disappearing) ink pen or contrasting tailors’ chalk
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sewforkidspinafore
Start: Feb 27, 2012 11:00 am
End: Feb 27, 2012 1:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $200

Mar 4, 2012

intro to embroidery : session 102

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

by mastering just a few easy stitches you’ll have the skills to create original works of art using a variety of methods, perk up your wardrobe like jeans and tees and/or be able to complete a design by your favorite needlework artist.

includes all supplies, plus a sampler kit with a heat-transferred pattern on fabric that you can take home with you.

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embroidery1
Start: Mar 4, 2012 12:00 pm
End: Mar 4, 2012 2:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002

Mar 4, 2012

intro to needlepoint : session 102

one 2-hour workshop // $65 (supplies included!)

nee’dlepoint’, n. 1. a fun and relaxing way to pass time. 2. decorative needlework stitched on open-mesh canvas. 3. the perfect gift and future heirloom. 4. an exercise in Zen meditation. 5. one of the best weight loss tools ever.

if you’ve been wanting to try your hand at needlepoint this is the class for you! learn a few basic stitches and the best tools and supplies, plus tips and tricks for getting original designs onto canvas and successfully completing a pre-packaged kit. the class fee includes supplies.

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Start: Mar 4, 2012 2:00 pm
End: Mar 4, 2012 4:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $65

Mar 7, 2012

intro to sewing machine : session 115

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

Mar 8, 2012

skip the tailor: simple alterations : session 103

with make founder diana rupp

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

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

Mar 9, 2012

open studio : sew at make : session 103

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: Mar 9, 2012 6:00 pm
End: Mar 9, 2012 9:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $40

Mar 10, 2012

invisible zipper 101 workshop : session 101

one 1-hour class // $40 (all supplies included)

want to make a project that requires a zipper, but are too intimidated to attempt the seaming-ly impossible? this workshop was created to demystify the various types of zippers and teach you the best techniques and correct presser feet for installing them, whether you’re making a pillow cover or a pair of pants.

class includes hands-on practice (we’ll provide zippers and scrap fabric) and a zippered pouch pattern (see above) to take home with you.

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zipper
Start: Mar 10, 2012 11:00 am
End: Mar 10, 2012 12:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $40

Mar 10, 2012

intro to sewing machine : session 116

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: Mar 10, 2012 12:00 pm
End: Mar 10, 2012 2:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $80
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