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Ornella Top Virtual Workshop

$125.00

I know I’m not the only one that is in love with the seam lines of the Ornella Top from Spaghetti Western Patterns! The sleeveless top has a cropped length, high neckline that is finished with a button or back of the neck tie, & fun unique curves on the front mimic a bralette shape. Use a stripe fabric to fully highlight the seams. Of course, in addition to sewing the top, I will also help you lengthen it to a longer top if cropped isn’t your thing, or if you want to turn it into a dress!

This is a 3-part class, with 5 hours of class time.

I know I’m not the only one that is in love with the seam lines of the Ornella Top from Spaghetti Western Patterns! The sleeveless top has a cropped length, high neckline that is finished with a button or back of the neck tie, & fun unique curves on the front mimic a bralette shape. Use a stripe fabric to fully highlight the seams. Of course, in addition to sewing the top, I will also help you lengthen it to a longer top if cropped isn’t your thing, or if you want to turn it into a dress!

This is a 3-part class, with 5 hours of class time.

WORKSHOP DATES:

  • Thursday, July 2, from 6:30-7:30pm Eastern - Prep class

  • Thursday, July 9, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 1

  • Thursday, July 16, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 2

SUPPLY LIST:

  • The Ornella Top pattern (bust 32 - 60”) by Spaghetti Western Sewing

  • 1 - 2 1/4 yards of lightweight woven fabric. Ideal fabrics are cotton lawn, lightweight linen, lightweight rayon, lightweight cotton shirting, voile, & silk.

  • Optional: one button for upper back neck closure

  • Thread

TOOL LIST:

  • Sewing machine with straight stitches & zigzag stitches (or a serger for seam finishing in place of zigzag stitches)

  • 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:

  • Working with curved seams

  • Sewing a bias-bounded opening with tie closure

  • How to sew staystitching

  • Edgestitching & topstitching

  • 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!