We hope you’re all keeping cool as the gorgeous weather continues!
We wanted to let you know about a great new workshop program we’re starting up in July, Summer Sundays at Sew Easy! Summer Sundays at Sew Easy is going to provide you with a new workshop EVERY Sunday starting at 1pm through July and August. We’ve laid out the schedule below, please pre-register with us either in person, phone, email, on Facebook or Ravelry. Payment must be made by the Friday before the workshop.
We would also invite feedback about workshop dates and times. While it’s impossible to have a time that fits for everyone, we would love to be able to schedule workshops that work for as many people as possible so please let us know if you’re interested in a class but the date doesn’t work for you! If there are a few people with the same interest we can often reschedule or run another class for a time that works for your group.
SUMMER SUNDAYS AT SEW EASY
Yarn Dying with Kool-Aid (1 class) with Jill Sullivan
Ever wondered how yarn dyers make such great colours? You can do it too! This super fun workshop is going to teach you how to dye basic wool yarn with food safe dyes in a microwave and in a pot to make the most amazing custom mixes of colour. Please wear old clothes and if you have an apron please bring it too. This class will also be run on August 9th if you cannot make this session.
Materials: Materials are included in cost of this workshop.
DATES: Sunday, July 5th
TIME: 1pm – 3pm
COST: $25
Super Simple Jersey Skirt (1 class) with Vivien Spry
You’ll learn how to easily draft, serge and sew a simple skirt from an easy wear jersey fabric in just one day! Pick your own fabric and length and customize your skirt to fit you. You’ll have the chance to go over basic techniques and if you’ve never tried a serger before this is a great chance to give it a go. Maxi, midi or mini, this base skirt design can be adapted to fit your whole summer wardrobe! This class will also be run on August 9th if you cannot make this session.
Materials: One meter of light to medium weight jersey knit fabric, scissors and basic sewing tools
DATES: Sunday July 5th
TIME: 1pm – 3pm
COST: $15 + cost of fabric
Carry All Beach Bag (1 classes) with Vivien Spry
Make a beginner friendly beach bag to carry all your summer essentials in just a few hours! Using basic techniques and simple instructions you’ll learn to make this great bag out of water proof vinyl fabric with loads of pockets, perfect for the beach or errands in town.
Materials: Cost of fabric is included in the workshop cost, please bring your own sewing machine, scissors, and a temporary marking tool. If you don’t have a sewing machine we can provide you with one for the class, please let us know prior to the class that you will need one.
DATES: Sunday July 12th
TIME: 1pm – 3pm
COST: $25
Intro to Circular Knitting (1 class) with Jenny Margueratt
Socks, hats, sweaters, and cowls can all be knit faster and easier with the addition of knitting in the round. We’ll cover knitting on double pointed needles and circular needles, preparing you to jump into circular knitting on your own or following up with any of our intermediate knitting classes later in the season.
Materials: Please bring 25g-50g of worsted weight (#4) yarn in any fibre you prefer. Needles will be provided.
DATES: Sunday July 19th
TIME: 1pm until we’re done!
COST: $15
Simple Jersey Dress (1 class) with Jill Sullivan
Using about one metre of jersey knit fabric you can make a quick and easy dress or tunic! Like our jersey skirt class, this is going to show you how to draft and sew a dress fit to you in an afternoon using beginner friendly skills and techniques. It’ll give you the framework to expand and embellish later at home.
Materials: One metre of jersey knit fabric, your sewing machine and basic sewing tools. If you do not have a sewing machine you may be able use one of ours, please speak to us if you need to use a machine.
DATES: Sunday July 26th
TIME: 1pm – 3pm
COST: $15 + cost of fabric
FREE Drop-In Cross-Stitch or Embroidery for Kids with Jenny Margueratt
This is going to be a fun and simple drop in activity for elementary school age kids and their parents to play with thread and needle together! We’ll have a variety of templates and oodles of thread colours to choose from so kids can get used to hand embroidery and cross stitch either through making their own design or making a colourful sweater for a little animal friend. Pre-registration is not necessary for this workshop only.
Materials: All materials will be provided!
DATES: Sunday August 2nd
TIME: 1pm – 3pm
COST: FREE
Yarn Dying with Kool-Aid (1 class) with Jill Sullivan
Ever wondered how yarn dyers make such great colours? You can do it too! This super fun workshop is going to teach you how to dye basic wool yarn with food safe dyes in a microwave and in a pot to make the most amazing custom mixes of colour. Please wear old clothes and if you have an apron please bring it too. This class will also be run on July 5th if you cannot make this session.
Materials: Materials are included in cost of this workshop.
DATES: Sunday, August 9th
TIME: 1pm – 3pm
COST: $25
Super Simple Jersey Skirt (1 class) with Vivien Spry
You’ll learn how to easily draft, serge and sew a simple skirt from an easy wear jersey fabric in just one day! Pick your own fabric and length and customize your skirt to fit you. You’ll have the chance to go over basic techniques and if you’ve never tried a serger before this is a great chance to give it a go. Maxi, midi or mini, this base skirt design can be adapted to fit your whole summer wardrobe! This class will also be run on August 9th if you cannot make this session.
Materials: One meter of light to medium weight jersey knit fabric, scissors and basic sewing tools
DATES: Sunday August 9th
TIME: 1pm – 3pm
COST: $15 + cost of fabric
Final Thoughts
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