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Gunne Sax - Simplicity 3212 Virtual Workshop

$275.00

Simplicity has answered the wishes of those of us that love the 70’s & 80’s designs from Gunne Sax by reissuing a handful of the original vintage patterns designed by the historic cottage core brand.

In this workshop, we will sew up the TOP ONLY from Simplicity’s 3212 reissue. Use 3 different fabrics, or just 1 or 2 fabrics. It’s all up to you. There are some beautiful versions on social media if you’re looking for inspiration.

I will help you make the top, & along the way you’ll learn how to decode this vintage pattern. Join me!

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

Simplicity has answered the wishes of those of us that love the 70’s & 80’s designs from Gunne Sax by reissuing a handful of the original vintage patterns designed by the historic cottage core brand.

In this workshop, we will sew up the TOP ONLY from Simplicity’s 3212 reissue. Use 3 different fabrics, or just 1 or 2 fabrics. It’s all up to you. There are some beautiful versions on social media if you’re looking for inspiration.

I will help you make the top, & along the way you’ll learn how to decode this vintage pattern. Join me!

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

WORKSHOP DATES:

  • Thursday, Feb 26, from 6:30-7:30pm Eastern - Prep class

  • Thursday, March 5, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 1

  • Thursday, March 12, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 2

  • Thursday, March 19, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 3

  • Thursday, March 26, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 4

  • Thursday, April 2, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 5

SUPPLY LIST:

  • The Gunne Sax Simplicity 3212 re-issued vintage pattern (bust 30 1/2-46”).

  • The yardage for the top depends on how many different fabrics you choose to use. The pattern lists the yardage for 3 different fabrics, including the skirt. Since we are not making the skirt in class, you will require less fabric. Plus you can use fewer different fabrics in your version. All of the options will be discussed in the prep class. To prepare for the prep class, decide if you want to use one, two, or three fabrics together. They should all be the same weight & type of fabric.

    Ideal fabric choices are lightweight woven fabrics, like linen, cotton lawn, quilt weight cotton, rayon, & similar fabrics. Please note that you will see the underside of the fabric on the chest ruffle.

  • 1 1/2 yard of lightweight woven fusible interfacing

  • Thread

  • Eight 3/8” buttons

  • 3 yards of 3/8” wide ribbon for the neckline. Alternatively you can choose pre-made or home made bias tape, or other trims for this. If you choose ribbon, some are easier to sew through than others. Polyester, silk, & satin ribbons can snag. Doing a test prior to class is a great idea!

TOOL LIST:

  • Sewing machine with straight stitches & the ability to sew buttonholes. A zigzag stitch or serger will be needed for finishing raw edges.

  • Iron & ironing board

  • Ironing tools - pressing ham & sleeve board or sleeve roll

  • Sewing needle for your fabric weight & type

  • Hand sewing needle for buttons

  • 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:

  • Intermediate: This is a great project for someone who has sewn a number of advanced beginner projects in the past & wants to take on something a little more difficult.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Creating & sewing gathers

  • Edgestitching & topstitching

  • Buttons & buttonholes

  • Working with interfacing

  • Clipping & grading seams

  • Understanding a vintage 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 is 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!