Felt appliqué is all about layering different colors and shapes of wool felt with intricate embroidery patterns to create a gorgeous textured picture. This is a fun next step project to enhance your embroidery skills while learning how to use templates and stitch guides rather than a design printed on fabric. In class we will […]
The only thing better than a handmade tote is one that will stand up to the elements. In this class you will learn how to work with water resistant fabrics like oilcloth, waxed canvas and laminated cotton. (Spoiler alert: the iron will NOT be making an appearance!) Along the way you will learn how to […]
Sashiko is the Japanese art of visible mending and has been around for hundreds of years. Traditionally done with white thread on indigo fabric, it creates intricate and timeless designs using repetitive stitches. More modern interpretations include using colored thread and more contemporary designs. In class you will learn various hand sewing techniques to create […]
Are you working on a project only to find yourself struggling and thinking there must be an easier way? Do the instructions not make sense to you as written? Maybe you want some reassurance that you’re headed in the right direction. (We’ve all been there.) We will have an experienced teacher available to answer your […]
This class is suitable for Beginner/Advanced Beginner sewing skill levels. You should have previous machine sewing experience and have completed a few projects. Please email us at erin@pacificfabrics.com if you are unsure if your skill level is appropriate. CLASS DESCRIPTION Cooler temperatures and shorter days mean comfort food that often results in a bowl that's […]
Knits have gotten a bad rap for being difficult to sew or needing special equipment (like a serger) but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this class you will sew a sweatshirt or t-shirt on the sewing machine, learning how to read and follow a pattern along the way. We will go over […]