“Garment Construction and Finishing Techniques for Handweavers and Other Fiber Artists”
(2 day Zoom workshop, 2 Sessions)
TO REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP #2: Workshop is Now Full (2/7/24)
NOTE: this is a second workshop scheduled due to popular demand. There was an extensive wait list; this workshop will accomodate as many of those on the wait list as possible, plus allow for additional participants.
Please contact Workshops Chair with questions or to be placed on a wait list.
Dates:
Wokshop Session #1:
February 24-25, 2024.
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Workshop Session #2:
April 13-14, 2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Class Description:
A crash course in garment construction, embellishment, piecing, fit, finishing, and all-around fun! For weavers or anyone interested in learning to construct great looking and great fitting garments. Learn to be creative with your seam finishes, buttonholes, closures, linings, and embellishment. This is a terrific class for those wanting to learn to sew clothing from their hand-woven or other special fabric, as well as for those more experienced wanting polished and professional results. This class is both PowerPoint lecture and hands on!
Skill Level:
All skill levels. Some knowledge of the sewing machine is expected.
Materials required:
A small rotary cutting board and rotary cutter (optional)
tape measure
iron and ironing board. (iron should produce good steam)
sewing machine preferably with instruction manual, extra needles (size 14), and bobbins, walking/dual feed foot (optional), serger (optional), 6" seam gauge (the kind with the sliding marker), thread (use long staple polyester like gütermann)
ball headed quilters pins
tapestry needle and a crewel/embroidery needle (eye should fit 5/2 cotton)
skein of embroidery floss, a small cone of 5/2 perle cotton
good scissors or dressmakers shears (bent trimmers), embroidery scissors, seam ripper
hand sewing needles and thimble (if you use one)
cake of beeswax
notebook and pen (a highlighter is helpful too)
press cloth (Daryl prefers a large square of silk organza or an old men’s handkerchief)
an index card or piece of card stock or old greeting card
a small steel crochet hook 1.15 – 1.75mm (if you crochet)
a couple of random buttons, ¾” – 1” (2-2.5cm)
a 5/16” – 3/8” wide quilter’s press bar
1 yard of fabric for making bias trims. Something that can take a press. Examples are quilt fabrics, linings with body, light weight cottons, silks with body, and lots of scraps for making samples of techniques. an old pair of denim jeans to cut up works well. bring handwoven scraps, quilt fabric scraps and lining scraps too. scraps should be at least 6” square.
Students will also need access to the extensive handout. If it is unrealistic to print such a large file, download the pdf on a device such as a laptop or tablet to use as reference when you work independently.
Registration:
SWG Members: Noon on November 11th, 2023.
Non-members: Noon on December 2nd, 2023.
Class size:
Max 15
Cost:
$100 Deposit at time of registration. Estimated total cost: $125, based on 10 students enrolled, $85 based on maximum enrollment. In addition, there is a material fee of $10. The final cost will depend on the number of students enrolled. Final payment is due during the workshop.
Location:
Zoom - on line.
About Daryl:
www.Daryllancaster.com
www.weaversew.com/wordblog
Daryl Lancaster, a hand-weaver and fiber artist known for her award-winning hand-woven fabric and garments, has been constructing garments for more than half a century. She has given lectures and workshops to guilds, conferences, and craft centers all over the United States. The former Features Editor for Handwoven Magazine, she has written more than 100 articles and published digital content, still frequently contributing to various weaving and sewing publications. She now has a YouTube channel, The Weaver Sews where she shares her extensive experience sewing handwoven garments. Daryl offers a complete line of digital sewing patterns for handweavers at.
https://www.weaversew.com/shop/sewing-patterns.html.