June 4-5 • Creating Ensembles: A Study of Fabrics and Colors

Getting Comfortable With Knits • Formation of Class

NYC Fabric-Buying Trip

THREADS Magazine Article • Exploring Chinese Silk-Faced Brocades

Creating Ensembles: A Study of Fabrics and Colors • June 4-5, 2004

This two-day class will teach you how to build complete concepts to create garments and ensembles that are delightfully interesting without being stuffy or contrived. During the two days, we’ll explore:

  • the value of a coordinating wardrobe (an updated approach to "mix and match")
  • how to choose a set of core colors that are interesting and work well for you
  • several different methods of combining fabrics and colors in interesting ways
  • how to successfully utilize different textures
  • the concept of a "bridge fabric" and what it can accomplish
  • ways to use embellishments so they look like an integral part of your garment and not "stuck on"

Getting Comfortable With Knits

Is anyone interested in taking Sarah's introduction to knits class this summer? Sarah is available to teach the three-day class in two different time periods: July 12th-22nd and July 26th-August 6th. (Availability subject to change, so contact Sarah soon if you're interested.) This is a good introductory class to Sarah's intermediate knits class, Designing With Knits, which will be held November 5-7, 2004. If you would like to take Getting Comfortable With Knits this summer, please contact Sarah with your preferred dates. More information about the class is available on Sarah's website.

NYC Fabric-Buying Trip?

Come experience the garment district in New York City. Sarah is organizing group fabric buying trips for this summer. She is available to lead these one-day trips from July 12th-August 5th, Monday-Thursday (availability subject to change). Groups are limited to 6 people so Sarah can help you with fabric selection, combining fabrics, notions, yardage amounts, and any other questions that come up. Interested? Want to bring a friend? If you'd like to go, contact Sarah with your preferred dates. More general information about NYC trips is available on Sarah's website.

THREADS Magazine Article

Sarah's most recent article for THREADS, Exploring Chinese Silk-Faced Brocades, is featured in the July 2004 issue of the magazine. Sarah uses this traditionally dressy, Asian material to make everyday, chic clothes. The response from readers has been enthusiastic!

For more information about Sarah's classes, custom clothing, and writing, please visit her website, www.sarahveblen.com, or contact her directly via email: sarah@sarahveblen.com; phone: 410-472-9253; or mail: 15 Cross Falls Circle, Sparks, MD 21152.

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