November 2021 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.
Knit an Heirloom Stocking HYBRID CLASS
Saturday, October 30, November 6, 13, + 20, 1-3 PM $120
Knit a new holiday heirloom and learn some great knitting techniques, including two-color cast on, Latvian Braid, corrugated rib, charted colorwork, and sock shaping. This is a great first colorwork project, and with each technique broken down step by step, you'll have a family treasure to be proud of! The e-book includes variations for a whole family’s worth of stockings. Students should be comfortable knitting and purling in the round.
**Instructor: Amie Palmer**
Materials:
"Fair-Isle Stocking" e-book from Mimi Kezer (On Ravelry or we can print in store for you);
US 7 (4.5mm) circular, 16"
US 7 DPNs
Tapestry Needle
Sew Your Own: Hinterland Dress HYBRID CLASS
Sundays October 31, November 7, 14, +21, 2-5 PM $180
The Hinterland is a timeless dress with a fit that is loose, yet shapely, with bust darts, a gathered skirt with pockets, and optional waist ties. We'll be sewing the view with sleeves and a half placket. Students should have experience sewing garments from a pattern. We will work on length and bust adjustments, darts, bias binding, gathering, buttons and buttonholes, and in seam pockets.
*Please do not purchase your fabric before the first class, as we will be going over skills that might change your yardage and final fabric type!
For the first class, you’ll need your pattern, paper scissors, clear tape, highlighter, elastic + safety pin, a pencil and extra paper for pattern adjustments. In the second class, we’ll be constructing the bodice, and optional waist ties will be homework. The third class will focus on plackets, buttons and buttonholes. And in the fourth class, we’ll sew pockets and skirts and then sew it all together!
Equipment Needed: sewing machine with straight stitch and zig-zag options, iron, ironing board, press cloth.
Supply List:
Sew Liberated’s HINTERLAND Dress paper pattern (sizes 0 - 34) or pre-printed and assembled PDF pattern.
1/2” elastic a few inches longer than your waist measurement
Safety pin for elastic
Pattern Ease, Swedish Tracing Paper, dotted patternmaking paper or brown craft paper (optional but helpful for bust adjustments)
Clear tape, paper scissors, extra paper, a pencil and highlighter for pattern adjustments
Woven fabric in the yardage for your size and length, washed & pressed - can purchase after 1st class
1/2 yard woven fusible interfacing (Shape Flex)
Matching thread, cotton or polyester
Four 1/2” - 5/8” buttons
new 80/12 needle (for med. weight fabric) OR 70/10 needle (for light weight fabric)
Pressing ham
Washable chalk pencil or fabric marking tool of your choice
Tube turning device: bodkin or chopstick - if making waist ties
5” sewing scissors (optional but very helpful)
Basic Sewing Kit: sharp fabric shears, 2 x 18” clear ruler, tape measure, glass head pins, seam gauge, seam ripper, point turner
Modern Hand-Embroidery: Tattoo Heart HYBRID CLASS
Saturday, November 6 + 13, 4-6 pm, $60
This beginner-friendly class packs a punch with bold lines and vibrant colors. Mollie will walk you through the process of creating a piece of embroidered art, from setting up your hoop to framing your one-of-a-kind piece. You can use the text provided in the pattern, or choose your own word to stitch! Students will learn how to transfer their design to fabric, a variety of common stitches, and how to finish a hoop for display.
Instructor: Mollie O'Reilly
In this class, students will learn:
● How to transfer their pattern to fabric
● A variety of stitches that can carry you through most of your embroidery projects, including back stitch, chain stitch, split stitch, and satin stitch
● Techniques for stitching linework and shading
● How to seal your hoop and prepare it for display
Supplies needed:
● Printed Tattoo Heart pattern
● 5” embroidery hoop (6” will also work)
● Embroidery floss, such as Cosmo or DMC 100% cotton:
○ Red: 2 skeins
○ Black: 2 skeins
○ Yellow (or color of your choosing for flower center): 1 skein
○ Medium Blue (or color of your choosing for main petal color): 1 skein
○ Light Blue (or color of your choosing for petal highlight): 1 skein
○ Medium Green (or color of your choosing for main leaf color): 1 skein
○ Light Green (or color of your choosing for leaf highlight): 1 skein
● ¼ yard white quilting-weight cotton. Bella Solids 100% Cotton will work well.
● Needle threader
● Heat erasable or water-soluble pen for marking fabric
● Fabric scissors or all-purpose scissors
● Optional: small, sharp scissors, such as embroidery scissors or thread snips
There will be stitching homework after the first class.
Email hello@freemanscreative.com and we can assemble a supply kit for you!
Stamp Making Basics HYBRID CLASS
Saturday, November 20, 10 am-12:30 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, just in time for the holidays. 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
EVENTS:
Freeman’s Creative 4th Shop Anniversary/Mini Fall Festival
Sunday, November 14 from 12-3 pm
Apple Cider donuts, hot cider, fiber demonstrations (spinning! angora rabbits!), screenprinting with River Takada of RIVTAK (bring an item to print, smooth cotton preferable like a tee or tote)
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 27 from 12-5 pm
Join us for a small Maker’s Market with some of our favorite local vendors.
THESE ARE OUTDOOR EVENTS. Please wear a mask when making transactions, or closer than 6 feet to anyone outside your party. We have many members of our community with heightened health and safety concerns. Please be respectful of everyone’s space.
Upcoming:
-The Toaster Sweater
-The Plateau Jogger
-Colorwork Hat
-Two Color Brioche Cowl