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Upcoming Classes: Click on a class for details, times, and photos. To see an instructor's biography and individual class list, click on his or her name in the details section.

July 2010
 31 - Natural Dyes/Shibori
August
 02 - Project a Day/Teen
 07 - Contessa
 08 - Contessa
 09 - Summer Dress/Teen
 31 - Fit Clinic
September
 08 - Pattern Making 2
 14 - Lace Trims/Edgings
 24 - Fabric Ruching
 25 - Ribbon Trims
 26 - Cabochons
 27 - Ribbon Buds

September
 28 - Fit Clinic
October
 08 - Masters Techniques
 26 - Fit Clinic
November
 30 - Fit Clinic
January 2011
 15 - Bustier
March
 04 - Asilomar 2011

Shibori and Natural Dyes with Ana Lisa Hedstrom
$180.00
Saturday and Sunday, July 31, August 1, 10:00-5:00

Natural dyes are a “natural” for Shibori techniques. We will learn traditional and contemporary adaptations of arashi pole wrapping, stitching, and clamp resist. Students will develop a range of colors by using indigo, and extracts of madder for red, and osage orange for yellow. We will over dye indigo for greens and purples. The class will finish a series of samples and silk scarves. Ana Lisa will bring samples of Japanese indigo dyed shibori, examples of her own work, and books and catalogs for inspiration and education This class is for beginners or experienced dyers.

Teen Sewing - Project a Day Camp with Debi Cournale
$375.00
Monday through Friday, August 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9:30-4:00

Want to learn to sew, but want to keep it simple? Join us for a Project a Day Camp. Learn some fast tricks on how to make your garment or project look like you bought it. The week will start with a field trip to the fabric store, then we create, a simple cotton summer pant, a shoulder bag, a simple t-shirt and finish with the favorite P.J.pants. Are you up for the challenge? Let the sewing begin! No experience needed.

The Contessa, the Italian beauty with Lynda Albiero
$90.00, materials cost $70.00
Saturday, August 7, 10:00-5:00

Designed for Terry Kennedy, an member of the "sachet family" at TSW, The Contessa sports a cascade of jewelweed, wired leaves of charmeuse silk lined with metallic silk organza, lush velvet button flowers, a metallic silk organza flower plus spiralling doupioni petals resting upon a lavender filled 4" column sachet body. Terry requested an August workshop to start her on holiday gift making. The Contessa provides her with jewelweed to dangle from fancy clothes hangers, leaves and smaller flowers to dance off hair combs, a big statement flower to make in a variety of fabrics for a pin or to grace a square sachet and a column shape that creates an artisocractic pin cushion (featuring velvet covered buttons). Luxe materials measured, cut and beautifully presented for your creative pleasure plus a detailed instructions/resource booklet are included in the $70 materials fee paid directly to Lynda. Join the sachet making August session on either Saturday, the 7th or on Sunday, the 8th. Included in your relaxing day are a home made dessert and a beautiful private garden in which to eat your lunch from home. Registration for The Contessa ends on July 30th to provide Lynda time to create each ribbon tied box full of wonderful materials.

The Contessa, the Italian beauty with Lynda Albiero
$90.00, materials cost $70.00
Sunday, August 8, 10:00-5:00

Designed for Terry Kennedy, an member of the "sachet family" at TSW, The Contessa sports a cascade of jewelweed, wired leaves of charmeuse silk lined with metallic silk organza, lush velvet button flowers, a metallic silk organza flower plus spiralling doupioni petals resting upon a lavender filled 4" column sachet body. Terry requested an August workshop to start her on holiday gift making. The Contessa provides her with jewelweed to dangle from fancy clothes hangers, leaves and smaller flowers to dance off hair combs, a big statement flower to make in a variety of fabrics for a pin or to grace a square sachet and a column shape that creates an artisocractic pin cushion (featuring velvet covered buttons). Luxe materials measured, cut and beautifully presented for your creative pleasure plus a detailed instructions/resource booklet are included in the $70 materials fee paid directly to Lynda. Join the sachet making August session on either Saturday, the 7th or on Sunday, the 8th. Included in your relaxing day are a home made dessert and a beautiful private garden in which to eat your lunch from home. Registration for The Contessa ends on July 30th to provide Lynda time to create each ribbon tied box full of wonderful materials.

Teen Sewing - Summer Dress with Debi Cournale
$375.00 Only 2 slots left!
Monday through Friday, August 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 9:30-4:00

Summer always brings out the girly, girly is us, and the need to make something pretty. You will start with a basic shaped dress so that you can add your own design details. I will teach you how to read and follow the pattern instructions, then I will demonstrate how simple changes to the pattern can make it so different. Get creative, but keep in mind, you will be making it so time is a factor. The first day you will make your design in muslin to determine fit and the yardage needed to begin. A field trip to the fabric store will follow, to explore all the wonderful possibilities. I will show you several different types of fabric and how to choose the correct fabrics for your project. The class schedule will include demonstrations on pockets, facings and an invisible zipper. You will be asked to have your design ready before the first day of class. Pattern and muslin included.

Fit Clinic with Lynda Maynard
$50.00
Tuesday, August 31, 6:30-9:30

you can be an expert sewer but if the garment doesn't fit, you never wear it. We have the solution - bring your finished muslins of clothes (skirts, blouses, dresses, pants) to this class and have Lynda help you. You may bring several to be fitted and sew the corrected one in class.

Pattern Making 2 (7 evenings) with Jarred Garza
$325.00
September Wednesday 8, Thursday 9, Wednesday 15, Thursday 16, Wednesday 22, Thursday 23, Wednesday 29, 6:30-9:30

Well it's finally here! You have your Basic Pattern Blocks and now its time to use them. For those of you who have taken Pattern 1, now is the time to start turning those blocks into patterns you can start using. We will cover dart manipulation, skirt variations, plackets, sleeves, collars and more. And since most of you have basic pattern blocks that are fitted to your size, you will be able to cut, sew and wear all the samples that are made in class! Pattern 1 is required as a prerequisite and basic sewing skills are needed. See you soon :)

Lace Trims and Edgings with Lynda Maynard
$50.00
Tuesday, September 14, 6:30-9:30

Come broaden your horizons! We will learn various methods of using lace trims such as insertion lace, beading, edge lace, motifs and appliques, and lace trims. This is a fun experience with many application possibities.

Fabric Ruching with Candace Kling
$90.00
Friday, September 24, 10:00-5:00

Plain gathering and simple shirring? That’s just the beginning. Learn how seamstresses ruffled the ruffle at the turn of the century, milliners trimmed their hats with gauged ribbon in the 1920’s, and how Parisian designers apply these skills today. Using ribbon and fabric, needle and thread, you will make samples of these and other techniques, from fancy edgings to surface designs. Pictures from Candace’s collection will give you a wealth of application ideas. Materials list on line, click here

Ribbon Trims with Candace Kling
$90.00
Saturday, September 25, 10:00-5:00

In this hands-on class, students will create a myriad of samples: strip trimmings, edgings, and surface finishes: pleated, folded, pressed, gathered and stitched. Although the origin of some of these ribbonwork trims dates back to the 18th Century, their application is amply evident in today’s exuberant fashion pages. Candace brings to class her many boards of ribbonwork examples. Come and refresh your memory or learn it all for the very first time. Materials list on line, click here

Ribbon and Fabric Cabochons with Candace Kling
$90.00
Sunday, September 26, 10:00-5:00

The 20th Century designers Dior, Poiret, Lanvin, and Boue Soeurs, all used varieties of this versatile rose, a must in your ribbonwork repertoire. Some examples were formed on dome-shaped buckram discs; others were stuffed to give them their namesake “cabochon”. Nicknamed “cabbage rose” or “chou rose”, these domed beauties can be made with continuous ribbon, or many pieces of folded fabric. We’ll make them all! Materials list on line, click here

Ribbon Buds and Centers with Candace Kling
$90.00
Monday, September 27, 10:00-5:00

Class description to follow Materials list on line, click here

Fit Clinic with Lynda Maynard
$50.00
Tuesday, September 28, 6:30-9:30

you can be an expert sewer but if the garment doesn't fit, you never wear it. We have the solution - bring your finished muslins of clothes (skirts, blouses, dresses, pants) to this class and have Lynda help you. You may bring several to be fitted and sew the corrected one in class.

Masters Techniques with Lynda Maynard
$450.00
Friday through Sunday, October 8, 9, 10, 10:00-5:00

This intensive presents an opportunity to master several techniques and challenging fabrics. We will learn 7 or 8 methods of elastic application that you will find very helpful for all of your projects. Several waistline solutions will be explored, including waistbands, facings, and Sandra Betzina's wonderful zipper- in-a-pocket. We will move on to secrets of handling velvet and silk charmeuse, including support fabrics, seams, hems, zippers and buttonholes. We will then learn a myriad of binding and finishing techniques appropriate to most fabrics, including knits. Please come on this learning adventure...the experience will create new possibilities for your sewing skills.

Fit Clinic with Lynda Maynard
$50.00
Tuesday, October 26, 6:30-9:30

you can be an expert sewer but if the garment doesn't fit, you never wear it. We have the solution - bring your finished muslins of clothes (skirts, blouses, dresses, pants) to this class and have Lynda help you. You may bring several to be fitted and sew the corrected one in class.

Fit Clinic with Lynda Maynard
$50.00
Tuesday, November 30, 6:30-9:30

you can be an expert sewer but if the garment doesn't fit, you never wear it. We have the solution - bring your finished muslins of clothes (skirts, blouses, dresses, pants) to this class and have Lynda help you. You may bring several to be fitted and sew the corrected one in class.

Bustier with Lynda Maynard
$450.00
Saturday through Monday, January 15, 16, 17, 10:00-5:00

This is an outstanding class and you will learn so much! We begin, of course, with a muslin test garment. After we perfect the fit, we create the bustier with coutil, flannel, spiral boning, and whatever fashion fabric you choose for the outer layer. This is a uniquely feminine garment that flatters ALL figures and ages. It can be worn alone, under a suit, or over a tee or a tank. It can be dressy (silk, satin, velvet) or casual (denim, tweed, suede). The knowledge goes on...Have you ever wondered what supports all those stunning gowns strutting down the red carpet? The bustier acts as facing...supporting the strapless gown along with the figure of the wearer. A true ally!

Asilomar Retreat 2011 with Karine Langan
Class Full!$750.00
Friday through Tuesday, March 4, 3:00-10:00 5, 8:00-10:00 6, 8:00-10:00 7, 8:00-10:00 8, 8:00-12:00

Located in the coastal city of Pacific Grove, California, Asilomar Conference Center is the heavenly setting for our expanded getaway. For five days and four nights we sew, collaborate, inspire and learn. For those who wish we can direct a shopping excursion in the area. The registration fee covers housing in the Lodge (two people in a room) and all meals. Bring your sewing machine and a project or two. We provide the sewing space, auxiliary equipment (sergers, irons, cutting mats. etc.) and personal assistance.

All classes are held in the San Francisco Bay Area. We strongly advise advance registration for classes, not only to ensure your space in the class but also to ensure that the class happens! If we don't meet the minimum of six students for a class a week prior to the class start date, we must cancel the event.

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Studio Hours & Private Lessons: Need to finish a project but don't have the space or proper tools? The Sewing Workshop offers their well-equipped, large workroom for your private use. Call ahead to reserve time and a machine for a few hours or a day during our office hours. Studio hours are $15 per hour for the first hour, and $10 per hour thereafter. Private lessons are $50 per hour. Times can be arranged to fit your schedule. For more information on private lessons, please contact us for more information.

Class Fee Policy: All classes with a fee of $90.00 or less require full payment at the time of registration. Classes require at least $90 or 50% deposit, whichever is greater, at time of registration. The balance is due on the first day of the class. Partial payment is not available when paying with Paypal. Unless you cancel within the allowed period, full payment is required. Materials fees are made payable to the instructor on the day of class.

Cancellation/Transfer Policy: A $10.00 transaction fee applies to all class cancellations and transfers. Sorry, no refunds for missed classes. To receive a refund for a cancelled registration, notification must be given one full week prior to the class start date. (Of course, more time is always appreciated.) Retreat cancellations require 30 days notice or as noted in the description. If we must cancel a class, you will receive a full refund, or you may apply the fee to another class.

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San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-7397

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