linda macphee is an internationally acclaimed author, SewNews columnist and producer of critically acclaimed sewing videos that give the viewer an insight into her creative and infectious ideas in fun, fast and fashionable sewing projections. She creates two collections of MacPhee Designs each year, presenting seminars, appearing on television and writing newsletters. Linda’s hit TV show, Linda MacPhee’s Workshop can be seen on Canadian Learning TV (Canada), The Knowledge Network (British Columbia), ACCESS (Alberta) and PBS (United States). www.macpheeworkshop.com
Possibilities TV host, Linda MacPhee is back with an action-packed new twist on her wearable art show. Extraordinary embellishments and amazing fabrics make for inspiration overload as you catch fashion fever seeing her many possibilities. Let Linda plant the seed — so you can grow your garden of garments to suit your space and your lifestyle. See garments on real live models that give you the kick you need to get going and sewing in this informal fashion presentation!
Fashion Arts Stage – Fri 1:30 & Sat 12:30
Looking Good We’ve been busy with many new and fun scarf ideas, great purses, interesting hats and we love to add pizzazz. Come find out how to do it all. We’ll be demonstrating our classic foiling… adding metallics to existing garments and accessories, adding hot-fix metals, bleaching and now the new way to bleach and add colours. It’s all so simple and sew much fun!
Fashion Arts Stage – Fri 9:30
Slinky Secrets It’s perfect for summer weddings as you can look as good at the end of the day as at the beginning. No wrinkles (in the fabric that is!). It’s comfortable, breathable, slimming, washable, no wrinkles and easy to sew. We’ve even embroidered it with great success! This is your time to look good!
Fashion Arts Stage – Fri 5:30
Exquisite Jackets Everywhere Which one to sew up first? Come and explore the wonderful world of jackets and get your creative juices flowing. Linda will walk you through many types of embellishment including her bias strips, free motion frenzy, thread play, new one layer chenille, appliqué and of course combinations of all the above. From very simple and quick… to more complicated, there’s something for everyone!
Ontario Room – Sat 10:30
Recycling: It’s All About Reusing & Reworking What fun it is to use your old garments in new ways. We’ll add some fabric pieces, some yarn perhaps and take away bits and pieces to rework the garment, creating a ‘work of art’. Linda likes using all kinds of stuff like jeans, men’s suits, ties, t-shirts, sweaters, etc. to make her masterpieces. You’ll be creating vests from jackets, jackets from everything, hoodies from sweaters, coats from plastic bags, dresses from t-shirts… all things are possible.
Fashion Arts Stage – Sat 2:30