cecelia podolak is bestselling author of Easy Guide to Sewing Jackets and contributor to Threads, Sew News, Vogue Patterns and Australian Stitches magazines. She specializes in pressing, quality garments and her Classics patterns have an emphasis on fit. Due to popular demand, Cecelia has expanded on last fall’s classes! www.CeceliaPodolak.com
110c6 – Fearless T-Shirts: Construction & Fit (20) All Levels
The t-shirt is a sophisticated, must-have wardrobe item and we all long for one with the perfect cut! Ce’s pattern is designed with a European high-cut underarm, ease in the bust area and extra width across the back shoulders. Bust and hip measurements aid in selecting the correct size before you cut and sew the test copy. Then make further refinements as we fit your t-shirt. Once you have a basic, easily change necklines and sleeves, learn how to select the right knits for the pattern and tweak the pattern to compensate for the degree of stretch in the fabric. Pre-requisite: Basic machine sewing skills. Minimal Supply List & Pattern Fee $24
6 Hour Workshop – Thu 9:00 to 4:00
111c6 – Tailored Garments: Pressing & Sewing Secrets (20) Intermediate
Discover techniques that sewing professionals use to create quality tailored pants, skirts, shirts and jackets. Sew samples as you learn how to sew waistbands that don’t roll; see when to use interfacing in hems and sew a hem invisibly; create mitred corners; sew and press to allow for turn of the cloth; use a point presser for opening collar seams; perfect edge stitching and topstitching. This class emphasizes proper pressing. Minimal Supply List & Kit $22 includes pre-cut samples
6 Hour Workshop – Sun 9:00 to 4:00
957s2 – What Makes a Quality Garment?
There’s more to quality garments than meets the eye. The outer fabrics and finish speak volumes, but beyond this, the inner construction also affects quality. Interfacing, sewing techniques, seams and seam finishes, shoulder pads, lining and pressing are all reflected in the outer set of the garment. Cecelia Podolak guides you in making the right choices and provides tips to upgrade your skills to produce quality, professionally finished garments.
1.5 Hour Seminar – Sat 1:00 to 2:30
It’s easy to register for classes. Simply click here for pricing info and call 1-800-291-2030 to register.