Sewing Retreat • Sept 8-10

Understanding Interfacings • Sept 18-Oct 2

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Sewing Retreat News • September 8-10, 2006

Have a busy schedule? It's possible to participate in the September Sewing Retreat for just one day! You'll have a wonderful day to sew to your heart's content and still benefit from my expertise. The one-day fee is $140.00.

The retreat is filling up fast, so if you'd like to come to 1 day, 2 days, or all 3 days, make sure you register soon to reserve your spot! You may register on my website on the registration page in the Teaching section, or on the classes page of the Store section. All major credit cards are accepted securely online. Only a $75 deposit is required to reserve your spot. For more detailed information on my retreats, visit the class schedule in the Teaching section of my website.

Of course, if you'd rather register via phone, please don't hesitate to call me at 410-472-9253. I'd be more than happy to answer any questions and arrange payment by mail.

Understanding Interfacings • September 18-October 2, 2006    *Online Class*

Have you ever skipped using an interfacing when a pattern has called for it? Have you ever wondered which interfacing product you're supposed to use in a given situation? Have you ever thought that you should use an interfacing when the pattern did not call for one?

This class will help you take control of using interfacings in your garment sewing. You'll learn:

  • What the function of an interfacing is -- and why using interfacing is so important.
  • About a wide variety of interfacings, not just what's available in chain fabric stores.
  • Which sewing situations will almost always need to be interfaced.
  • How to judge on your own when an interfacing should be used.
  • When you can skip using an interfacing.
  • The pros and cons of fusible interfacing.
  • The pros and cons of sew-in interfacing.
  • How to best apply both fusible and sew-in interfacings.
  • How to decide which interfacing to use.
  • How to interface with a light touch -- and different ways to get more structure.
  • How to pre-shrink interfacing -- and decide if it's necessary to pre-shrink.
  • Where to source both common and luxury interfacings.

This 15-lesson class is a combination of PDF downloads, Q&A boards, and 4 interactive real time chat sessions with the instructor. For more information visit the class schedule and to register, go to the registration page on my website.

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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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