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Class List Calendar

May 17, 2012

soapmaking workshop : session 102

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

discover the fun of cold process soap making. you’ll learn how:

  • 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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soap7
Start: May 17, 2012 6:30 pm
End: May 17, 2012 9:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $80

May 18, 2012

intro to needlepoint : session 103

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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needlepoint
Start: May 18, 2012 11:00 am
End: May 18, 2012 1:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
 195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $65

May 18, 2012

intro to sewing machine : session 132

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 18, 2012 6:30 pm
End: May 18, 2012 8:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $80

May 19, 2012

serger basics : how to thread and stitch : session 103

serger basics : how to thread and stitch

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 19, 2012 12:00 pm
End: May 19, 2012 2:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $80

May 19, 2012

sewing with knits: boatneck tee : session 102

one 2.5-hour class // $100 + $25 supply fee

always wanted to sew with knits on a regular household machine and/or crack the code of sewing sleeves on a simple but very wearable top? either way, this is the workshop for you! in addition to teaching the basics of stitching knitwear, we’ll take you through the construction of the garment step-by-step and give you a pattern to take home. a $25 supply fee covers the cost of all supplies. we’ll have everything waiting for you at class!

note: this project is definitely suitable for beginners. an intro to sewing machine workshop is recommended if you’re not familiar with threading a machine as these skills are not taught in this workshop.

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boatnecktee-low-res
Start: May 19, 2012 4:00 pm
End: May 19, 2012 6:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $125

May 21, 2012

copy your clothes : how to create patterns from your favorite garments : session 100

with diana rupp, make founder/author of SEW: sew everything workshop and designer of make by diana rupp for mccall’s sewing patterns

three 2-hour classes // $240 supplies

do you have a favorite dress, skirt or top that you absolutely love and just know that it can’t be hard to sew? (who doesn’t, right?!) if the only thing standing in your way of making a dozen more is the pesky pattern, than this is the class for you! we’ll show all of the best tips and tricks for creating an original and sewable pattern in this 3-part workshop.

please bring 3 “dream” garments to our first meeting. we’ll pick the one that will be the most sucessful and develop a strategy for producing a toile or sample. (the course will skip a week to allow for time to gather everything together.)

note: this workshop is most suitable for graduates of our fashion lab and/or equivalent sewing experience. please email us if you have questions about your skill level.

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Start: May 21, 2012 6:30 pm
End: May 21, 2012 8:30 pm
Cost: $300

May 24, 2012

tokyo tie bag : session 107

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: May 24, 2012 2:00 pm
End: May 24, 2012 4:00 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $80

May 24, 2012

intro to sewing machine : session 133

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: May 24, 2012 6:30 pm
End: May 24, 2012 8:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $70

May 30, 2012

intro to sewing machine : session 134

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: May 30, 2012 6:30 pm
End: May 30, 2012 8:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $70

Jun 2, 2012

intro to sewing machine : session 135

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: Jun 2, 2012 10:30 am
End: Jun 2, 2012 12:30 pm
Venue: make
Address:
Google Map 		195 chrystie street #402, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Cost: $70
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