Who is Kathy Ruddy?
Kathy Ruddy is an international sewing celebrity, educator, pattern designer and serger and fitting expert. She has created and starred in 10 serger/sewing videos, authored 12 serger/sewing booklets and 9 CDs 3 ways to Learn. Her specialty is to show how to sew and serge fast and easy without sacrificing quality, fit or fashion details. Plus, stop by her booth to get measured for a perfect fitting knit top and slacks pattern to be sent to you! kathyruddy.com
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Tummy Tuck Jeans & Slacks
‘Magic’ fabric that stretches and special pockets team up to flatten your tummy and lift your bum making you look 10 lbs. slimmer and 10 years younger. See how to adjust and fit the pattern for woven fabric with lycra, make leg style changes to best suit your shape, build special pockets and install a fool-proof fly zipper. Let’s also explore belt loops, top stitching and seaming techniques… everything you need for the best fitting jeans you have ever owned!
Ontario Room – Fri 11:30
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Sew to Look Slimmer
The right style and fit can take 10 or more pounds off of the way you look! Sewing can give you a couture wardrobe that fits, is comfortable and camouflages your weak points. Watch Kathy Ruddy as she models her wardrobe and shows you clothes that make you look good and feel good. Learn about techniques and tools to make your creative process fun and successful!
Fashion Arts Stage – Fri 3:30 . Sat 9:30
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Sew to Look Slim: Knits, Slinkys & Stretch Wovens
Knit and woven fabrics that stretch make sewing and fitting easier. Learn how to pick the right patterns, adjust the fit to adapt to the stretch factor, seam fabrics and control distortion. Plus, when to interface, add details, finish edges and hems.
Ontario Room – Fri 4:30
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Serger 911
Whether you own a serger or are looking to buy one, this class is for you! See how the serger operates from the inside out. Learn about burrs, how width is used to improve stitches and how to create a perfect balanced-tension control strip to use for each new fabric and thread. Discover a sequential tension formula that works on any serger model and all thread types. See how in 5 minutes you can serge a pocket and add it to any pattern.
Ontario Room – Sat 1:30
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Streamlined Construction for Contemporary Jackets
A well-shaped jacket using the proper interfacing, underlining and/or lining provides camouflage, confidence and comfort. And, they are faster to make than ever! Learn shortcuts for notched collars, application of interfacing and underlining, shoulder shaping, sleeve installation, lining and hemming for great-looking jackets to wear everyday everywhere.
Ontario Room – Sat 4:30