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square pillow form. down-filled forms are especially nice! (if you don't want to shop for one, just bring a yard of fabric and you can get a form after the class.)
when you make a pillow, the cover is cut to the same dimensions as the form, but an envelope closure back requires extra yardage. to be safe, buy enough fabric to cover your entire pillow 2 times (e.g. 16 x 16 pillow, calls for a 32 x 32 piece of fabric, so get a yard.)
feel free to buy muslin if you just want to practice the first time around. the back and front can also be made from different fabrics if you'd like!
recommended fabrics: cotton and cotton blends in a medium weight are the easiest to sew. stay away from fun furs, velvet, stretch fabrics and heavy weight upholstery. please feel free to contact us for advice!
disappearing ink pen
all-purpose thread to match your fabric
pins
pin cushion
seam ripper
scissors, either new or used only on fabric
optional supplies:
- clear plastic 18" ruler

last minute (sewn gifts) men's tie

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main fabric: 1 1/8 yard (at least 45 inches wide)
contrasting lining fabric: 1/4 yard
1 yard lightweight fusible interfacing
1/8 yard 1/2" extra-wide double-fold bias tape, twill tape or ribbon (used to make tie keeper on the back)
embroidery floss to match or contrast tie keeper
disappearing ink pen
all-purpose thread to match your fabric
pins
pin cushion
seam ripper
scissors, either new or used only on fabric
the sew everything workshop by diana rupp (power tie pattern + instructions are inside!). we have copies of the book for sale in the make studio and it's also available in most bookstores
optional supplies:
- clear plastic 18" ruler

3/4 yard fabric for outside of bag: brocade, cotton, dupioni silk or silk faille. a word of advice: it's better to use an easy-to-sew cotton print.
3/4 yard lining fabric: cotton broadcloth
thread in color to match
sew-on snap (size 3; can be purchased later)
disappearing ink pen or tailors chalk (in contrast to fabric)
all-purpose thread to match your fabric
straight pins
pin cushion
seam ripper
scissors, either new or used only on fabric
the sew everything workshop by diana rupp (tokyo tie bag instructions are inside!). we have copies of the book for sale in the make studio and it's also available in most bookstores

2 yards of a 45" wide or 1.5 yards of 60" inch wide light-to-medium weight cotton or linen
all-purpose thread in color to match
hook and eye
disappearing ink pen or tailors chalk (in contrast to fabric)
straight pins
pin cushion
seam ripper
scissors, either new or used only on fabric.
the sew everything workshop by diana rupp (flouncy tank top instructions are inside!). we have copies of the book for sale in the make studio and it's also available in most bookstores

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for naughty secretary: SEW: sew everything workshop (pattern + instructions are inside)
for pencil skirt you'll need burda pattern #8155, which is available online at sewingpatterns.com.a paper pattern is required for the first class; please order it in advance and/or arrange for timely delivery. (in nyc at p & s fabrics or paron fabrics carry a limited selection of patterns; call ahead to see if they have it in stock in your size.)
supplies for both skirts:
1 yard (60" wide) OR 1.5 yards (45" to 59" wide) of a stable and easy to sew woven fashion fabric like wool, denim, cotton sateen, twill, corduroy or linen. NO knits, nothing too slinky, stretchy, sheer, drapey, thick, etc.
7 inch invisible zipper
tailor's chalk (contrast color to fabric)
1 1/2 yards double-fold bias tape for waistband (you'll have leftovers! won't need this for first class)
all-purpose thread to match your fabric
straight pins
pin cushion
seam ripper
scissors, either new or used only on fabric
optional supplies:
- clear plastic 18" sewing ruler
- disappearing ink pen

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1 1/2 yard (60" wide) OR 2 1/2yards (45" to 59" wide) of a stable and easy to sew woven fashion fabric like lightweight linen, crepe, faille or a stable knit. nothing too slinky, stretchy, sheer, drapey, thick, etc.
1/4 yard fusible interfacing
butterick pattern 5211--we're making style B w/o belt. sewingpatterns.com is a good place to get this! bring a hardcopy pattern to class, not the download. (it takes ages to tape it together!)
tailor's chalk (contrast color to fabric)
all-purpose thread to match your fabric
straight pins
pin cushion
seam ripper
scissors, either new or used only on fabric
optional supplies:
- clear plastic 18" sewing ruler
- disappearing ink pen

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SEW: sew everything workshop (paper pattern + instructions are inside)
fabric yardage: 2 5/8 yards of a fabric that is at least 54" wide (v. important because the skirt pattern piece will not fit on a fabric that is less wide). recommended materials: dupioni, cotton sateen, voile, lightweight linen, wool or wool blends.
3/4 yards of lining fabric for bodice. if the fabric you're using for the dress is light-to-medium weight you can use the same for the lining, or pick up some voile or china silk (or similar.) warning: lining fabrics can be tricky to sew! I'd stay away from anything that seems super slippery and/or ask for advice at the store.
13" or longer invisible zipper (we can always shorten it!)
disappearing ink pen
all-purpose thread to match your fabric
straight pins
pin cushion
seam ripper
scissors, either new or used only on fabric
optional supplies:
- clear plastic 18" sewing ruler

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fabric yardage: 1 1/2 yards for bag AND lining (i.e. 3 yards total.) bag: medium weight canvas, denim, wool, corduroy, cotton, linen, etc. can use upholstery fabric, but avoid any material that is especially thick/heavyweight, since it will be difficult to stitch and press. we recommend buying an easy to sew fabric; you can sew more difficult styles later on. lining: cotton shirting, sateen or similar. avoid anything that seems slippery as it will be trickier to cut and pin.
20" all-purpose zipper (NOT an invisible zipper. ask to have a longer zipper cut to this length)
optional: D rings or similar for strap (will discuss at first meeting; no need to buy before class)
disappearing ink pen
all-purpose thread to match your fabric
straight pins
pin cushion
seam ripper
scissors, either new or used only on fabric
patternmaking paper, newsprint or poster board for tracing pattern (bring to last class)
optional supplies:
- clear plastic 18" sewing ruler
- magnetic seam guide (for sewing machine)