Marsha McClintock
Marsha McClintock is designer/owner of SAF-T-POCKETS Patterns where she creates patterns suited for travel or everyday. She enjoys teaching and creating classes that inspire and motivate students to try new things. Marsha uses creative samples to show techniques and supplies good handouts showing the steps to complete the project. You can count on her to have innovative ideas to get you excited about sewing. Her knowledge and sense of humor make for informative, fun classes. She has taught at the American Sewing Guild national conferences, sewing shows across the US and at her annual SAF-T-POCKETS’ Sew Inns, held on the Oregon coast. In addition, Marsha organizes and guides groups of women on sewing adventures from New York to Hong Kong with her Sew Many Options Tours. She is a past president of the Association of Sewing & Design Professionals, Oregon Chapter, owned an accessory business and written for Sew News magazine.
Sponsor’s website www.distinctivesewing.com
It’s in the Details, Marsha McClintock
It’s in the Details (25) Intermediate to Advanced
Details are what take a garment from ordinary to exquisite. As THE designer, your decisions are what make a garment truly unique. Marsha will start by showing you how to make and apply unique trims, unusual closures, in-seam buttonholes, fun pockets and sleeve treatments. Then it’s your turn to give some of these techniques a try. Enjoy sample garments with great details to inspire you to start adding new and original details to all of your projects. Kit $15
3 Hour Workshop
On the Flip Side (All Levels)
Reversible clothing provides 2 unique looks in just one garment. Save time in construction by eliminating facings, linings and handwork. Maximize sewing time and free up space in your closet or suitcase. Learn how to select the right patterns for reversible clothing, see the best fabrics and construction tips that make it all work. Marsha will show you pockets that flip from side to side, garments that always button on the correct side, a reversible garment from a single layer of double-sided fabric, plus lots more creative ideas.
1.5 Hour Seminar
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