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Wearables Week
Jeans-topped Peasant Skirt
All the rage with all ages, and even easier with a serger, this skirt can flatter anyone, match anything and be long, short or in-between. Recycle the top (from zipper bottom, upwards) of worn-out but still loved jeans, adding tiers of ruffles. Great for still-growing kids, too. We’ll share the proportion secret for sizing the tiers without fuss, and you can fit the style precisely as you prefer. PS...save those pants legs, too—they’ve also got a new life ahead. [beginners on up, serger saves time, so bring yours or try ours & see what you’ve been missing!]
Boyfriend Trousers, the easy way
Like tailored trousers, with all the pockets, belt loops and fly front details, but don’t want to have to make all that? There’s an easier way, and it opens up a whole new realm of choice for us ladies—in the men’s department! Start with a pair of tailored MEN’s pants, make a few modifications with your sewing machine, and you’ll have great-looking pants in no time. Men have more fabric options than we do, anyway, so let’s get the advantage for ourselves. In the process, you’ll learn some basic alteration skills that apply to other garments. [Intermediate on up, accurate stitch control helps]
Elinor’s Easy Bag
If you didn’t make this quick purse, you missed out, so come now! Deceptively simple, but easy to customize for a change in look, or to make gifts everyone can use. Even a man’s version, to hold the tools or gear he totes for his hobbies. [Beginner on up, simple zipper insertion technique will be shown]
Zipper-dee-doo-dah!
Oh, yes, zippers in all sorts of applications, minus the Disney music unless you want to hum. This utilitarian closure device can be installed many ways, and we’ll explore easy to more specialized application methods, citing where and how to use each one. The project will be a many-zippered bag, with finishing instructions provided. [Beginners on up, something for everyone]
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