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Fabric Printing Workshop |
| Design your own fabric. In this workshop we will experiment with a variety of printing techniques to give fabric your own personal touch. Learn how to make your own stamps and stencils to create your own printed fabric. | |
| MATERIALS Solid upholstery weight or linen fabric, simple design or image to transfer onto fabric and paper for sketching ideas. | |
| SIGN UP? call us at 802.881.0068 or email us info@nidovt.com | |
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Learn to Sew |
| Get acquainted with a sewing machine and learn to sew. This two part course will introduce you to the basic anatomy of a sewing machine and get you started using it. Learn to thread a machine, wind the bobbin, change needles and stich straight lines and turns. We'll follow a pattern and make a simple reusable lunch bag. | |
| MATERIALS 1/2 yard mid-weight/upholstery weight fabric, button and 1 spool of coordinating thread. | |
| SIGN UP? call us at 802.881.0068 or email us info@nidovt.com | |
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Art Smock |
| Every kid needs an art smock! In this 3-hour class we'll cut out a simple pattern, make bias binding and stitch up an adorable and reversible smock for the little artist in your world. | |
| MATERIALS ¾ yards cotton fabric for one side, ¾ yards cotton fabric for other side (one should be of medium to heavy weight) and coordinating thread. | |
| SIGN UP? call us at 802.881.0068 or email us info@nidovt.com | |
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Zipper Pouch |
| Learn how to install a zipper and make yourself some handy pouches to store your things and stay organized in this 2-hour session. | |
| MATERIALS At least 1 yard of medium to heavy weight cotton fabric,1/4 yard contrasting fabric for lining, zippers in varying lengths (4-inches to 10-inches) and coordinating thread. | |
| SIGN UP? call us at 802.881.0068 or email us info@nidovt.com | |
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Everyday Tote |
| Everyone needs at least one of these. Finally, make yourself that tote which you carry with you everywhere and serves multiple purposes. This classic tote features an exterior pocket, French seams for a clean and professional looking interior and is made from home decor weight, making it sturdy enough for a trip to the market. | |
| MATERIALS 1 yard home decor fabric and coordinating thread. Please note that home dec weight fabric is 55" wide. If you are using 44" wide fabric you will need 1 1/4 yard to complete the tote. | |
| SIGN UP? call us at 802.881.0068 or email us info@nidovt.com | |
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Sencha Blouse |
| This is a simple,versatile blouse perfect for creative embelishment, with deep tucks at the front and back waist for a loose but curvy shape great for tucking in. | |
| MATERIALS 2 yards lighweight or medium weight fabric, 1/2 yard lightweight fusible interfacing, 5 1/2" sew-on snaps, coordinating thread & Colette's Sencha Blouse pattern. | |
| SIGN UP? call us at 802.881.0068 or email us info@nidovt.com | |
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Wide Band Elastic Skirt |
| Make a refreshingly cool wide band elastic skirt with pockets in this three hour class. | |
| MATERIALS 1 1/2 yards fabric for skirt, 1/4 yard contrasting fabric for pockets, 1 yard 3" wide elastic & coordinating thread. | |
| SIGN UP? call us at 802.881.0068 or email us info@nidovt.com | |
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Made-For-You Skirt |
| This is a must take class for those of you who love skirts and are looking to expand your wardrobe in just a couple of hours. We'll take your measurements, do a simple calculation and then draft your very own pattern for the worlds quickest skirt ever. Flattering for all sized, you'll be tempted to make a new one for every day of the week. | |
| MATERIALS 2 yards cotton woven fabric, coordinating thread, fold-over-elastic (can be purchased through us), big piece of heavier weight paper (such as oak tag) at least 18" x 24"and a pencil. | |
| SIGN UP? call us at 802.881.0068 or email us info@nidovt.com | |
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Schoolhouse Tunic |
| Walk out of this beginner class wearing your own handmade garment. We'll guide you through Sew Liberated's pattern & instructions to construct your very own fashionable & flattering tunic or shirt. | |
| MATERIALS 2-7/8 yards of light-weight cotton or linen fabric with a nice drape, 1/2 yard of 1/4" wide elastic (for optional elastic cuffs), 1 spool of coordinating sewing thread, pattern paper & Sew Liberated's Schoolhouse Tunic pattern. | |
| SIGN UP? call us at 802.881.0068 or email us info@nidovt.com | |
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Patchwork Pillows |
| In this class you will learn how to make a decorative pillow using basic patchwork techniques. The class will cover piecing the patchwork center of the pillow cover, completing the cover with an envelope closure as well as making and stuffing a pillow form to go inside the completed cover. Come learn useful patchwork skills and spruce up your interior décor at the same time! | |
| MATERIALS 1/2 yard printed fabric for center of pillow, 1/2 yard contrasting fabric, 3/4 yard linen, 3/4 yard muslin, 1 bag of polyfil & coordinating thread. | |
| SIGN UP? call us at 802.881.0068 or email us info@nidovt.com | |
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Beach Blanket |
| Beach season is upon us! This class will guide you through the process of making your very own patchwork beach blanket to take along on those sunny, summer days in the great outdoors. Learn the basics of simple patchwork piecing and blanket construction while creating your perfect picnic accessory. | |
| MATERIALS 3/4 yard solid fabric, 3/4 yard different solid fabric, 3/4 yard printed fabric, 1 yard different printed fabric, 2 3/4 yards linen, 2.5 yards twill tape & coordinating thread. | |
| SIGN UP? call us at 802.881.0068 or email us info@nidovt.com | |
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Ottoman |
| This class will guide you through the process of using Amy Butlers pattern to make a gumdrop ottoman to brighten up your living space for summer. Learn how to sew, stuff and finish off this unique pillow; its like making your own furniture! | |
| MATERIALS For 44" wide light to mid weight fabric or 54" home dec fabric: if using one fabric: 2 1/4 yards for the main and top panels OR if using 2 coordinating fabrics: 1 1/8 yard of each fabric for main panels and 10"X10" piece of coordinating fabric for the top panel PLUS you'll need: 10"X10" piece lightweight sew-in-interfacing, one spool coordinating thread & Amy Butler's Gum Drop Pillow/Ottoman pattern. | |
| SIGN UP? call us at 802.881.0068 or email us info@nidovt.com | |
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Mostly Marvelous Ms.Rabbit & Semi-Fantastic Mr.Fox |
| In this workshop Annie from Bird and Little Bird will guide you through her sewing pattern to create your very own Semi-Fantastic Mr. Fox or Mostly Marvelous Ms. Rabbit. This two session class will cover all the necessary steps for creating a unique stuffed animal, including hand and machine sewing techniques that will be useful to you in many future sewing adventures! We will stitch, stuff and accessorize our foxes and rabbits, along the way learning useful tips about toy construction, choosing materials and clever techniques for hand finishing projects. You will also leave the class with a list of resources that will help you to find great materials for future doll or toy making projects. | |
| MATERIALS ¼ yard linen or wool, ¼ yard contrasting cotton fabric, I bag Soft Touch poly-fill supreme, coordinating thread for sewing, upholstery thread for sewing on button limbs, embroidery thread for sewing on nose, 2 plastic buttons for the eyes, four wooded buttons for sewing on the movable limbs, one seven-inch long doll needle, wool felt (optional) if you would like to avoid small buttons, wool felt can be used for the eye instead & either Bird and Little Bird's Mostly Marvelous Ms. Rabbit or Semi-Fantastic Mr. Fox pattern. | |
| SIGN UP? call us at 802.881.0068 or email us info@nidovt.com | |
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A Dress A Day |
| A comfortable, flattering dress that fits like a glove- who doesn't want one? This course is designed to walk you through the Built by Wendy Dresses book. We'll do our measurements, draft patterns, test these patterns and make the necessary alterations to customize the right fit for you. | |
| MATERIALS 3 yards pattern paper, 2 yards muslin, and thread *more fabric, zippers and notions will need to be purchased for the latter half of the class but will be decided on after class gets started. | |
| SIGN UP? call us at 802.881.0068 or email us info@nidovt.com | |
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