Linda MacPhee is one of Canada’s foremost sewing experts. She co-founded with her husband, Harris MacPhee Workshop, one of Canada’s largest design houses and pattern manufacturers. Linda has teaching and Home Economics degrees. In her capacity as Creative Director and Chief Fashion Designer she has been instrumental in developing and producing the over 150 different patterns currently carried by MacPhee Workshop.
This highly motivated, energetic and talented individual has been involved in shaping the outerwear fashion industry for many years. She has successfully combined good design with quality fabrics to produce a line of custom design clothing and patterns with a distinctive personal flair.
Linda has produced critically acclaimed sewing videos that give the viewer an insight into her creative and infectious ideas in fun, fast, and fashionable sewing projects. She creates two collections of MacPhee Designs each year, presenting seminars, appearing on television, and writing newsletters. The MacPhee Workshop fashion show is presented in over 40 cities in Canada and the USA.
Catch Linda on the Canadian Learning TV, The Knowledge Network (British Columbia), ACCESS (Alberta) and PBS (United States) in her own sewing show Linda MacPhee’s Workshop. Linda also writes a column for Sew News magazine www.macpheeworkshop.com
Find Linda at booth #840 near the fashion runway when not teaching or presenting on stage!
Classy Sassy Jacket, Linda MacPhee
Classy Sassy Jacket (25) All Levels
She’s done it again! Join Linda for a day of Creative Chaos as you create the best looking jacket ever. It starts with a sweater and some interesting pieces of fabric, then let your imagination explode! Add a collar or a hood, either way it is guaranteed to turn heads. Whether dressed to the nines or casual and comfy, this hip length zipper front unlined jacket is a wear everywhere piece! Order Form supplied with registration. Supply List & Kit $44
6 Hour Workshop
Class registration will begin later this month. Watch for updates on our blog for when brochure details become available and registration begins. www.creativfestival.ca
Don’t miss these free presentations!
linda macphee’s inspirations 2012
It’s Inspiration Overload! Join the hundreds who look forward to the show each year as there’s always something for everyone! See fashion sewing at its best with the newest in jackets and coats while the knit portion sees you through the Christmas and Cruising seasons with style. New this year, lots of piecing and quilting and the upcycled segment is guaranteed to excite your wild side with things like sweaters and jeans transformed into exquisite garments. There’s tons to get you going if you have never sewn before and keep you sewing if you are a sewaholic. www.macpheeworkshop.com
the best jacket & coats for fall
Find out how to put together the perfect combination of closures, linings, patterns and more.
make it this christmas
See quick and easy gift ideas from Linda’s fabulous collection of scarves, fabric and leather jewellery, vests, mitts, purses, slippers, hats and more. There’s something for everyone on your list!
embellish everything!
See how easy it is with discharge, painting, stamping, stenciling, foiling, metalling and more. Great for wall hangings, cushions, garments… there’s no limit!
sewing with knits
Get the scoop on working with this ideal fabric that’s so simple to sew and lets you gain/lose 15 lbs. without problems.
sewing green
It’s all about refashioning and Linda is a master! From her reusable shopping bags and designer handbags to her intricate pieced jackets and sewww much more!