***This is a 3 part series held on three separate days. Saturday, August 3rd, August 11th and August 17th.***
In this Upcycled Fashion Lab you’ll make a box top, a zero waste fashion staple, using reclaimed fabric. $50/ participant for all three classes.
Long sleeve version of pattern. Garment made from a table cloth
The class will use The All Well Box Top pattern. The Box Top is a timeless, foundational sewing pattern adapted to fit chest circumference 32" to 62". The pattern is designed for the beginner to make their very first garment or employ four distinct variations (sleeveless box top, long sleeve box top, ruffle top or a box dress) to challenge the seasoned sewist. The 3-session adult-focused class will give knowledge and confidence to continue the journey of rescued textiles and regenerated garments.
Participants will learn:
Fabric identification & how to select reclaimed textiles
Accurate measurements for sewing a garment
How to read and use a flat pattern
Requirements: Basic Sewing skills:; sew a straight line using a sewing machine. No previous garment construction necessary.
Materials provided:
5 sewing machines are available for class use. If you have your own machine we encourage you to bring it
Scissors
Straight Pins
Sewing machine needles
Sewing needles
Pattern: All Well Box Top Pattern, Designed for bust/chest circumference 32”-62”
Iron/ironing board
Tape measures
Recommended Materials to bring:
Fabric Scissors
Spool of thread to match chosen fabric
Straight pins
Tailors chalk or fabric marking pen
Notebook/paper, for recording project information
Your Teachers:
AJ Allen is a textile & fiber artist with a love of sharing their knowledge and skills with others; when they are not imbuing their wardrobe with homemade whimsy, they can be found reading science fiction novels, learning new hobbies & crafts, and riding their bike around town.
Kate Hutchinson is a lifelong thriftier, sewist and educator. Dedicated to giving new life to discarded items. Kate has a sweet spot for thrifted cashmere and she and her Bernina sewing machine are up for any challenge.
Co-hosted by Art Salvage and Spokane Zero Waste
Art Salvage is a nonprofit Creative Reuse Center that supports the circular economy in the Inland Northwest by diverting usable materials from the waste stream and getting materials into the hands of makers.
Spokane Zero Waste: We are a group of creative, passionate people who believe there are low-waste or waste free solutions for almost every aspect of daily life. We work to build a more resilient community through education, modeling and advocating for low waste policies.