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Aspen Dress Virtual Workshop

$275.00

The Aspen Dress from Fabric Godmother is a fun modern take on a comfy cozy dress. The bodice features a zip-up front, collar, & optional chest pockets - choose a square pocket or rounded pocket with ruffle. Sleeve options include a short sleeve that hits just above the elbow, or a long sleeve that gathers into a banded placket & cuff with button closure. The gathered skirt sits just above the natural waist, landing in a midi length at mid calf. So much to learn, & so many mix & match options to make it your own!

This is a 6-part class, with 11 hours of class time.

The Aspen Dress from Fabric Godmother is a fun modern take on a comfy cozy dress. The bodice features a zip-up front, collar, & optional chest pockets - choose a square pocket or rounded pocket with ruffle. Sleeve options include a short sleeve that hits just above the elbow, or a long sleeve that gathers into a banded placket & cuff with button closure. The gathered skirt sits just above the natural waist, landing in a midi length at mid calf. So much to learn, & so many mix & match options to make it your own!

This is a 6-part class, with 11 hours of class time.

WORKSHOP DATES:

  • Thursday, May 14, from 6:30-7:30pm Eastern - Prep class

  • Thursday, May 21, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 1

  • Thursday, May 28, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 2

  • Thursday, June 4, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 3

  • Thursday, June 11, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 4

  • Thursday, June 18, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 5

SUPPLY LIST:

  • The Aspen Dress pattern (bust 31 1/2 - 57 1/4”) by Fabric Godmother

    • Please note: The Aspen Dress is available in a B cup size range & a D cup size range. There are instructions on page 4 of the pattern to help you decide which cup size to print. If you are unsure, contact Christine to help you select a cup size.

  • 3 3/4 - 6 1/4 yards of lightweight or medium weight woven fabric. Ideal fabrics are cotton poplin, linen, cotton shirting, denim, & fine wale corduroy. Things to consider when selecting fabric: the weight of the fabric in relation to the weight of the zipper, & the volume of the fabric when gathered at the waist, sleeve cuff, & chest pockets.

  • 1/2 - 3/4 yards of lightweight or medium weight fusible interfacing. A tricot or weft interfacing is ideal.

  • Thread

  • 14 - 22” long regular zipper.

    • Please note: there is no guard or shield on the inside of the bodice. So when selecting a zipper, choose one that you feel comfortable having against your skin. A regular polyester coil zipper will work here, as well as a metal zipper, but they will feel quite different on your chest, so check how it feels before committing.

  • Two 1/2 - 5/8” buttons, if making long sleeves.

TOOL LIST:

  • Sewing machine with straight stitches & zigzag stitches (or a serger for seam finishing in place of zigzag stitches), & the ability to sew buttonholes

  • Zipper foot for your machine

  • Buttonhole foot for your machine

  • Iron & ironing board

  • Sewing needle for your fabric weight & type

  • Full sized scissors & small scissors for trimming (highly recommended)

  • Seam gauge or small ruler

  • Water soluble marking tool

  • Clear ruler, at least 2” x 18” (for putting your pattern pieces on grain during cutting)

  • Flexible tape measure

Please note: tools & supplies are sold separately & are not included in the class fee

SKILL LEVEL:

  • Advanced beginner & beyond: This workshop is perfect for someone who has sewn a number of beginner projects in the past & wants to take on something a little more difficult. Please note this is not a “learn to sew” class.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Creating & sewing gathers

  • Sewing a collar with half moon stand

  • How to sew staystitching

  • Creating a placket with zipper

  • Sewing a long gathered sleeve

  • Creating a sleeve cuff & banded placket

  • Edgestitching & topstitching

  • Sewing buttonholes & buttons

  • Working with fusible interfacing

  • Sewing understitching

  • Clipping & grading seams

  • Using a commercial sewing pattern

  • Reading & understanding commercial sewing pattern instructions

  • Printing & assembling a digital sewing pattern

  • Taking your measurements

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP DETAILS:

  • Workshops are taught by me, Christine Haynes, live from my home studio

  • Attendance is limited to ensure personal one-on-one attention

  • Workshops are led virtually through Zoom, a free video conferencing software that can be downloaded here

  • Students will need access to a computer, smart phone, or tablet with internet access to participate in the workshop (note: the bigger your screen, the easier it is to see the action!)

  • I teach using two cameras, so you can always see a close up of each step being taught, as well as have face to face interaction

  • A Zoom link & password will be emailed a day ahead of the first class session to the email address used in checkout, so be sure to type your email correctly upon checkout

  • Workshop sessions will be recorded so students that get behind, or need to miss a session, can rewatch the previous lesson & catch up

  • The focus of my workshops are on construction & technique. Fit is discussed, but due to the nature of Zoom workshops, fitting instruction is limited

Return Policy: Please note that there are no returns or refunds on workshops. The number of students is limited to ensure a good learning experience for each student, so when you reserve your spot, that is held for you, whether you attend or not. If you cannot attend the classes live during their scheduled time, students will still be able to learn by following along with the workshop recordings. Thank you for understanding!