Sewing and surfing

When you decide you really must learn how to surf - you go somewhere with waves. You find someone who teaches. You learn how to surf. The instructor will introduce you to your board and teach you how to get on it. Then you will "hit the waves" and from there you will decide whether or not surfing is for you. The same holds true for sewing. But unlike surfing, sewing is a life skill. Even if you aren't loving it - keep on sewing. It's a good skill to cultivate. And maybe one day it will connect with you.

Undies

You can't leave home without them.

Our last Undies! workshop of 2025 is coming up at the end of August.

I've changed it from a 3 hour workshop to a 6 hour workshop because there is so much to explore in your undies (You can only say that in a sewing class😂). Once you sign up you will be invited to a private page with resources for undies sewing patterns and fabric resources. Be sure to sign up early so you will have plenty of time to gather your resources.

We will spend a bit of time investigating:

sewing with lace
using elastics
bound edges
is it function or is it style?
modifying patterns for the perfect fit

Undies can be sewn entirely on a home sewing machine. You may want to use a serger at certain times while building your undies so feel free to bring yours to the workshop if you have one.

Undies can be made out of t-shirts and other clothes that stretch, so if you don't want to fabric shop - you don't have to!

Undies are an excellent gateway to bodysuits and swimwear.

Updates to the calendar:

The August hand sewing workshop has moved from Wednesday the 13th to Sunday afternoon on the 24th.
A Tailored Pants workshop has been added to the calendar. It will be a 4 week EVENING workshop held on Wednesdays. It's important that you have sewn at least one pair of pants before taking it. There are 3 seats still open in this months Pull on Pants workshop. If you are planning on taking the Jeans workshop in November - good to have a pair of tailored pants "under your belt" first 😁
The bra workshop has been postponed until February.
The fine fabrics and hand wovens workshop will be in January

Fabric of the Week: Broderie Anglaise and Eyelet Lace

In the US, we are aware of a fabric called eyelet lace. After doing a bit of research and trying my best to avoid AI summaries, I came to the conclusion that the two are similar enough in our day and age to be the same. But the name broderie Anglaise sounds so much more interesting, n’est pas?

It's a Match! The Backless Sundress

I subscribe to a newsletter that I'm not recommending you subscribe to unless you are in a certain tax bracket. It's kind of depressing for the rest of us. But! Her photographs and style are inspiring so I keep on reading. In today’s edition, the cover picture was of her wearing a backless dress wandering around in her lovely yard...

By & By fabric shop just down the street from us is hosting a BUNCH of interesting and affordable workshops this August like how to make a zipper bag, how to sew curves, and different quilting techniques. Take the opportunity to expand your horizons while the weather is too hot to have fun outside.

https://shopbyandby.com/collections/classes

Keep on Sewing!