sandra betzina is author of More Fabric Savvy, Fast Fit, Power Sewing Step-by-Step, No Time to Sew and two new, just released books Power Sewing Tool Box 1 and 2. Designer of Today’s Fit patterns for Vogue and host of Sew Perfect on HGTV for 6 years. She now co-hosts Power Sewing web TV with Canadian sewing expert, Ron Collins. www.powersewing.com
107c6 – Power Sewing Toolbox (25) Intermediate
Top quality garments are sewn with expensive fabric and require meticulous attention to detail. Sandra reveals new tricks of the trade to master these intricate techniques as you add reference samples to your sewing toolbox. Master neckline bindings for round and V necks and make beautiful bulk free fringe and mitred bindings. Find out how to shirr (gather fabric to create a tight puckered appearance) with clear elastic, cover shoulder pads and more. Plus, Sandra shares secrets for working with challenging fabrics like velvet, slippery knits, silks, unstable rayons, beaded fabrics, leather, vinyl and more. Come put the ‘power’ back into your sewing! Premium Fee $50 includes kit
6 Hour Workshop – Thu 9:00 to 4:00
108c3 – Zipper Workout (25) All Levels
Sandra shares the inside scoop on putting any zipper into any fabric for any application. Learn how to install invisible zippers, fly front zippers, zippers in a pocket and separating zippers in finicky fabric. Zippers will never intimidate you again. Premium Fee $25 includes kit
3 Hour Workshop – Fri 9:00 to 12:00
109c3 – Fit Workshop (25) All Levels
Since most of us spend a lot of time in pull on pants, why not get a pair that fits? Sandra will bring in pants in all sizes from a skinny pull on pant (Vogue 1173) to a fuller leg pull on pant (Vogue 1096). Plus, shirts in all sizes made up from Vogue pattern 1165. Try on tops and bottoms and get expert alteration tips on how to make it fit for you. Premium Fee $25
3 Hour Workshop – Sun 1:00 to 4:00
956s2 – Sandra & Ron’s Closet: An Inside Peek
Get a close-up behind the seams look at the newest garments created by sewing experts, Sandra Betzina and Ron Collins. These two entertaining creative talents are always coming up with new ideas and better ways to achieve professional results. They’ll share pattern numbers, construction tips and embellishment details using twenty garments from their wardrobes.
1.5 Hour Seminar – Fri 7:00 to 8:30
959s1 – Pant Linings
Since we all live in pull on pants, why not learn to make a classy lined pair with Sandra Betzina? Learn a nifty new technique which allows the lining the same flexibility as the outer fabric but prevents the pant from stretching out of shape in the butt or the knees. Then see how to put in the flattest pant pocket, guaranteed not to disturb the line of the pant. Add a classy detail and you’ve made a $300 pair of pull on pants with the added benefit… the lined pant smooths over body bulges.
45 Minute Seminar – Sat 5:00 to 5:45
961s2 – T-Shirt Savvy
Beautifully designed t-shirts are expensive and may lack the fit you like. Sandra Betzina shares tips on what knits yield the best result and techniques for working with stretch mesh. Learn how to change the neckline, bring in the shoulders, fit a large arm, add a dart or create more flattering coverage over the tummy. Find out about the best seams, hems and neckline finishes for knits as well as several details to make them one-of-a-kind.
1.5 Hour Seminar – Sun 11:00 to 12:30
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