October 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.

Stitched Shibori IN PERSON

October 2 or October 9, 11 am- 2 pm, $65

Learn to create designs on fabric using stitch-resist techniques and indigo dye! Instructor River Takada will cover the history and methods of indigo dyeing and traditional Japanese shibori using hand-stitching. All materials are provided.

Instructor: River Takada

Students will be provided with a yard of cotton lawn, needles, thread, and access to the shared indigo dye bucket. Students may bring a few small additional items. The stitch technique works best on very lightweight fabric (vintage linens, light scarves) and the indigo dye will only bind to natural fibers (cotton, linen, silk, rayon)

This is a one session class, but you are welcome to attend more than once!

Gothic Drawing and Painting with Ink HYBRID

October 14, 5:30-7:30, $30

Learn fun ways to work with the versatile medium of ink! Participants will learn a variety of techniques and fundamentals of ink while also getting to experiment with tone and mark making. From there, everyone will get to make their own series of ink drawings inspired by Victorian etching plates. Each participant will leave with 4 finished drawings.

Instructor: Kristen Solecki

Materials:

1 bottle of India Ink Black
Watercolor brush set
Black micron pen or fine line sharpie ( or any other fine line water resistant pen. )
#2 pencil or similar
Watercolor Postcards

Patchwork Stocking HYBRID

October 15, 3-5 pm + 17, 3-6 pm, $75

The first session will be 2 hours, the second session will be 3 hours.

Get ready for gifting! We'll learn the basics of patchwork, piecing, and quilting as well as sewing a lined stocking from a pattern and using binding. This class is great for those new to quilting, or those interested in using pieced fabric for projects like bags or garments who want to build skills. Students should be comfortable setting up and sewing by machine and have completed several projects.

Instructor: Sudi-Laura Overstreet

Materials:

-The pattern for Merry Stockings 2 from Thimble Blossoms

-(35) 2.5" squares, mini-charm pack

- Fat Quarter or half yard for lining

-Fat Quarter or Quarter Yard for binding

-Fat Quarter or half yard for backing

12" x 18" piece of batting or (Craft Size)

Microtex 80/12 machine needles

Neutral color thread (cotton or all purpose)

Rotary Cutter

Cutting mat (around 18x24" is good)

Clear ruler (6x24" is a good size)

Scissors or snips

Glass head pins

Walking Foot (recommended)

** We have scissors, rotary cutters, mats, and pins in our classroom, but many students prefer to have their own dedicated supplies

Sew Your Own: Pietra Pants HYBRID

October 16, 23, 30 + November 6, 10 am- 1 pm, $180

These stylish trousers combine comfort and polish, with a high waist that's shaped with elastic in the back and slanted hip pockets with an unusual construction. Choose from tapered or wide leg silhouettes to suit your style. This class is suitable for intermediate sewists looking to improve their pants-fitting skills.

Instructor: Shaerie Mead

No machines needed for the first class – we’ll be doing pattern alterations and cutting. So please come with fabric washed & pressed (or if you have fabric questions you may cut pieces before the second class). Easiest fabric for a first pair would be lightweight denim, twill or canvas. More challenging fabric would be linen, linen / rayon or stretch wovens. Lighter bottom weights are appropriate!

A lot of body measurements will happen in our first class, so please wear pants or leggings so we can be accurate! This class is a great intro to pants fitting.

Equipment Needed: sewing machine with zig-zag options. For lengthening/shortening pattern: extra paper and clear tape. We have irons & boards here in the classroom, you will need your own if working from home.

Supply List

Pietra Pants & Shorts paper pattern or assembled / copy shop PDF

Paper scissors

Lighter bottom weight woven fabric in the yardage for your size and view

Matching thread: 100% cotton OR 100% poly

1 yard of 2” wide elastic (not needed till the last class)

¼ yard of 45” woven fusible interfacing OR ½ yard of 20”

80/12 or 90/14 machine needle, depending on the thickness of your fabric

Pressing Ham

Water soluble marking tool

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

Knit an Heirloom Stocking HYBRID

Thursdays, October 27, November 3, 10, + 17, 6-8 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. In four 2-hour sessions broken down step by step, you'll have a family treasure to be proud of! 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);

4 colors Worsted weight yarn (look for good contrast; pattern uses less that a full skein of each color)

US 7 (4.5mm) circular, 16"

US 7 DPNs

Tapestry Needle

Knitting in the Round HYBRID

Saturdays, October 29, November 12, + 19, 10 am-12 pm, $90

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

Jeweled Beanie pattern from Daisy & Clover Designs (Ravelry link; please email if you would like to purchase off Ravelry)

One skein worsted weight yarn (~200 yd)

US Sz 7 Needles (16" circular + DPNs)

Tapestry Needle

Stitch Marker

Work In Progress Knitting Help IN PERSON

October 7 + 28, 1-3 pm, $30

We've all got a knitting Work In Progress that could use some help! Join knitting instructor Amie Palmer most Fridays for guidance! If you've taken a class with Amie, or a knitting class at Freeman's Creative, come work on your projects with guidance and support. This is an ongoing series for students who are starting, working on, or need help completing projects. If you have any questions about the class format, or whether your project is appropriate for this class, please contact the shop.