February 2022 Classes

Classes will state if they are IN PERSON, VIRTUAL, or HYBRID. Hybrid classes will allow for both in person or remote attendance. You will receive the Zoom link with registration for virtual and hybrid classes.

VACCINATION REQUIRED for in-person attendance. Masks must be worn at all times inside the shop and classroom. Hybrid and virtual classes include a class recording.

My First Hat HYBRID CLASS

Thursdays, February 10 + 17, 6-8 pm; $60

You know how to knit and purl, so let's move from flat squares to knitting in the round. Knit your first hat and learn skills for all sorts of future projects. We will cover knitting in the round, decreasing, reading charts, and finishing techniques. Students should be able to cast-on, knit, and purl.

Instructor: Amie Palmer

Pattern provided (bonus matching scarf)

One skein worsted weight yarn (~200 yd)

US Sz 7 Needles (16" circular + DPNs)

Tapestry Needle

Stitch Marker

Stamp Making Basics

Sunday, February 13, 12-2:30 pm, $38

Learn to make your own hand-carved stamps to create custom stationery and printed art! This class will show you how to create and transfer designs, use standard carving tools, and print your design on paper. No experience or artistic talent necessary. 16+

Instructor: Jillian Lea

Materials:

Design to carve (printout, trace, or sketch)

Speedball rubber carving blocks

Speedball carving tool (v gouge)

(In the webshop , the Block Printing Starter Kit and Stamp Carving Kit contain both blocks and carving tools)

Inkpad

Pencil

Tracing paper

Notecards, Postcards, or paper

Amie’s design is featured for the 2022 Carolina Fiber Fest!

Slip Stitch for a Garden Cowl KAL

Sunday, February 13, 3-5 pm FREE

SIGNING UP HERE DOES NOT SAVE AN IN-PERSON SEAT. PLEASE REGISTER FOR CRAFT CLUB IN PERSON FOR 2/13 IF YOU WANT TO BEIN-PERSON

Our instructor Amie Palmer, of Daisy and Clover Designs, has a featured pattern at this year's Carolina Fiber Fest! We'll be knitting her pattern together leading up to the festival starting February 13 during Craft Club! (If you'd like to learn the Flower Stitch pattern used in the design, Amie is offering a workshop on the 19th.)

We'll kick off the KAL during Craft Club, so sign up for one of the limited in-person seats, or join us on our regular Zoom (Meeting ID 381-346-397 Passcode “crafty” ) or click https://us02web.zoom.us/j/381346397?pwd=TnhYR0xqR0...

Slip Stitch for a Garden Cowl HYBRID WORKSHOP

Saturday, February 19, 10-12; $30

Our instructor Amie Palmer, of Daisy and Clover Designs, has a featured pattern at this year's Carolina Fiber Fest! We'll be knitting her pattern together leading up to the festival, but if you'd like to learn the Flower Stitch pattern used in the design, Amie is offering this workshop! Students should be comfortable casting-on, knitting, and purling in the round. Students should come to the workshop with 8 rounds of garter stitch complete. Project will be completed independently.

Download the pattern for free from the Carolina Fiber Fest website HERE.

Materials:

1 Skein DK weight yarn in Main Color (MC)

Approximately 60 yds DK weight yarn in Contrasting Color (CC)

24” US 7/4.5mm Circular needles or size needed to achieve gauge

Cable needle

Tapestry needle

Stitch Marker (beginning of round)

Intro to Machine Sewing IN-PERSON

Sunday, February 20, 10-1, $45

Are you a beginner sewist who has no idea what all the knobs and dials on your machine do? Are you coming back to sewing after long break? If you know how to sew, but aren't satisfied with your machine skills, this class will show you the ins and outs of your home sewing machine! We'll go over terminology, set-up, stitches, and troubleshooting as well as tools that will help make your projects a success. You do not need a machine to register. We will only be going over modern home machines.

Instructor: Shaerie Mead

Machine Intro Supply List:

- Your home sewing machine, in good working order with the power cord, foot pedal and bobbin

- 1/4 yard of any woven cotton fabric to practice on

- Any color thread

- Fabric shears or sharp scissors

- Pins (glass head pins are preferred but any kind will do for this class)

Sew Your Own: Underwear HYBRID

Saturday, February 26, 1-5 pm $60

Discover a new realm of creativity and comfort by learning how to make your own underwear! Starting with Ann Tilley’s original patterns as a jumping-off point, we will modify the style based on the desired fit of each maker. Base patterns include bikini brief, high waist, and underwear with legs. Class is gender-spectrum-friendly and size inclusive. Ann will bring a variety of elastics and trims, as well as serger and coverstitch machine. You will need a sewing machine with a zig-zag stitch, stretch needle, and 1/2 yard per pair of undies of 4-way stretch fabric.

Ann will provide fold-over elastic, elastic lace, and band elastic, as finishing options, but students should bring any elastic options they might be interested in using. Pattern and Materials free is $15; pay when you register.

Learn to Sew: The Market Bag HYBRID

Sundays, February 27 + March 6, 10-1 PM. $90

Class Description: This Market Bag class is designed for beginners who are learning how to sew. It’s the perfect follow up to our Intro to Machines class! This class assumes you can set up your machine and that you know how to sew a standard straight stitch (which doesn’t have to be super straight). Along the way, you’ll learn the basics of working with a commercial pattern and how to cut fabric accurately. Lots of straight stitch practicing and a few curves later, and you’ll have this roomy market bags for all of your grocery / organizing needs!

In class, we’ll focus on making the bag with the reinforced bottom and strapping handles. For the first class, we’ll be cutting out the pattern, cutting out the fabric, prepping to sew and answering machine setup questions. All sewing happens in the second class.

2 three-hour sessions

Equipment Needed: sewing machine with straight stitch and zig-zag options, iron, ironing board.

Supply List:

Quick Market Bag paper pattern by Sew L.A.

paper scissors

Main Fabric: 3/4 yard*

Contrast Fabric (for bag bottom and lining): 1 yard*

1” Cotton Strapping for handles: 1 yard for tote length OR 1 1/2 yard for shoulder length

Thread to match main fabric

Thread to match contrast fabric (optional)

90/14 sewing machine needles - universal, denim, or microtex

Empty bobbin for your machine

Basic Sewing Kit: sharp fabric shears, 2 x 18” clear ruler, tape measure, glass head pins, tailor’s chalk, seam ripper.

*Fabric notes: Heavier fabric called ‘bottom weight’ is best for this bag! Canvas, denim, twill, linen/cotton canvas - all excellent choices for a durable bag. No need to pre-wash fabric, but please do make sure it is not too wrinkly before class begins.

Skills learned: reading pattern envelope, cutting pattern, fabric anatomy and sewing terms, cutting layouts, pinning & cutting fabric, seam allowances, sewing & pressing seams, zig-zag stitch, edgestitching.

Upcoming events:

‘Design Your Own’ Cloth Doll Workshop with Charlie Patricolo

Sew Your Own: Heather Blazer