Kila Tank Virtual Workshop

WORKSHOP DATES:

• Saturday, July 26, from 12-3pm Eastern - Construction class 1

SUPPLY LIST:

• The Kila Tank (bust 32-57 1/2” - B & D cup options available) by Allie Olson.

• 1 - 2 yards of ribbed knit fabric, made with cotton or cotton & spandex. Cushion the requirements in the pattern since knits shrink more, & we need some scraps for testing the scalloped edge stitching. For fabric, I would avoid anything called a “sweater” knit & I would stick to 100% cotton or a cotton & spandex blend. Some good choices are the Pointelle Knits from Lyrical Fabrics, the cotton rib knit collection from Sytlemaker Fabrics, cotton rib knits from I See Fabrics, cotton rib knits from Stonemountain & Daughter, the organic cotton rib knits from Nature’s Fabrics, & similar options. If you are unsure of your choice, please contact me!

• Thread

• Optional: A 40./75 stretch twin needle for hemming & stitching down the binding. Note: you can also use a zigzag for these steps.

TOOL LIST:

• Sewing machine with stretch stitch options, or with a zigzag stitch. A serger can also be used for sewing seams. To do the scalloped edging, you will need a stitch that sews straight & then jumps to the side. See the last image above to see the stitch on my machine that I use for this technique. You will need something similar to achieve the scalloped look.

• 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: This is a great first knit project. If you’ve made a woven project or two in the past & are ready to take on knits, this is perfect! Note: this is not a “learn to sew” workshop, but it is an ideal first knit project.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Using a serger & a regular home sewing machine to sew seams with knits

• Topstitching knits

• Binding & hemming knit fabrics

• Sewing a scalloped edge on knit binding

• 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