Conquer Your Fear of Knits & Slippery Fabrics!
Lorna Rae is a custom clothier, owner of Blue Heron Stitchery and award-winning wearable artist. She teaches sewing techniques and fitting classes, is a certified Islander Sewing Systems® instructor and has a Textile Art Certificate from St. Lawrence College. Expect the unexpected in each garment that Lorna creates, be it classic or modern-day edgy. Sponsor website: www.DistinctiveSewing.com
Conquer Your Fear of Knits (25) All Levels
Do you want to sew with knits but are afraid to dive in? Discover how to distinguish between the different types of knits and which garments work best with each. Learn to sew smooth seams, ripple-free hems and beautifully finished necklines. Then apply your new-found skills as you sew a lovely knit infinity scarf. Kit $15.
3 Hour Workshop – Thurs 9:00 to 12:00
Tame the Slippery Beast (25) All Levels
The appeal of satin, chiffon, lace and silky fabrics is hard to resist but they can be difficult fabrics to handle. Bridal sewing expert Lorna, shares tricks of the trade as you learn to sew pucker-free seams, mock rolled hems, baby hems, French seams and more. Complete a gorgeous tricolour poly chiffon Mobius scarf using your newly acquired skills. Kit $15
3 Hour Workshop – Sun 9:00 to 12:00
Learn More About Creativ Festival – Register Now
Creativ Festival is back October 22 to 26, 2014 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building offering 3 days of unbeatable shopping and 5 days of hands-on learning. Choose from 200 workshops and seminars and register for classes individually or save with conference passes.