make workshop nyc

may 17 soap almost sold out

diana — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:23:35 +0000

as of today we only have two slots left in our popular soapmaking workshop. please sign up soon if you (and a friend!) would like to join in on the fun!

where to shop for sewing patterns in nyc’s fashion district

diana — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:10:50 +0000

shopping for sewing patterns in new york city is a lot like looking for a needle in a haystack. so you can imagine how happy I was to discover that daytona trimming at 251 w. 39th st. sells simplicity, butterick and vogue in the heart of the fashion district between 7th/8th ave. (turns out they’ve had them for a while, which is my bad!) paron fabrics carries burda and kwik sew and they’ve just moved a few doors down at 257 w. 39th.

only a few slots left this weekend (apr 21 + 22)

diana — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:44:24 +0000

we’re looking forward to our workshops this weekend and wanted to make sure we got the word out that they are close to being sold out. saturday, blockprinting and decoupage have 2 slots each. (btw, the next decoupage will be scheduled in june. join the mailing list on the home page if you’d like an email when new workshops are added.) sunday, tokyo tie bag and our learn-to-sew series fashion lab: session 105 also only have room for 2. if you’d like us to save one of these slots for you, sign up today!

the start of the summer jacket

diana — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:57:56 +0000

yesterday I finally started sewing the summer jacket I’ve been talking about for months. I used some shirting fabric that I’ve had kicking around the studio for at least a year, but I think it would look equally as nice in a drape-y crepe de chine or in a lightweight tweed for the fall. in about three hours, despite the incredibly pesky under collar, I was able to get this far and I’ve also already sewn the sleeves together. now all that’s left is attaching the sleeves, stitching the bottom hem(s) and some handfinishing steps on the collar. I’m definitely going to offer this project as a class in june, most likely with a boyfriend collar option. send me a note or post a comment if you’d like to know when the dates are scheduled! oh, and I promise I will post a pic of me wearing the jacket the minute it’s done.

our next fashion lab is almost sold out : only 1 slot left

diana — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:52:05 +0000

always wanted to learn how to sew? our next 7 week learn-to-sew series, a.k.a. fashion lab session 104, is starting on tue 4/17 at 630pm. as of this morning we only have 1 slot left, so I figured I should get the word out before it sells out. to register, simply follow this link. and after signing up, please … continue reading »

sew everything workshop back in stock

diana — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:51:24 +0000

after almost 4 months of being completely sold out, sew everything workshop is finally available in the make studio, online and in bookstores. thanks everybody for being so patient!

new summer 2012 pattern : mccalls m6560

diana — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:56:13 +0000

I am very proud to announce my new sewing pattern for mccalls, make by diana rupp m6560 is now available online and in stores. it’s a dress, maxi or top; all three patterns are included in one neat little package. let me know if you have any interest in learning how to make this project. I think it would make for a great class. you’d learn how to do gathers, sew buttonholes and more!

panty class : thu 5/3 at 630pm

diana — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:40:51 +0000

hey, makers! I’ve just posted a new panty class. this is a very special appearance with guest instructor laura of lola haze and is only offered every few months. if you have an interest in lingerie construction and/or sewing with knits you belong in this workshop. I’ve taken it myselfand I can honestly say the panties fit perfectly and are … continue reading »

weekend fashion lab

diana — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:53:15 +0000

I’m very excited to announce our first-time ever weekend fashion lab : session 105 starting sun 4/22 at 11am. our learn-to-sew series is our most popular offering, so if workshop is of interest, you’ll want to sign up soon. as always, we hope to see you in class!

happy first day of spring

diana — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:06:47 +0000

it’s hard not to be inspired when you see flowers cropping up everywhere. here’s to a fun and vibrant season!