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Haberman Fabrics was thrilled to present Fred Bloebaum, of Clothing Designs by La Fred. Fred (a woman with a man’s nickname) is an extremely popular sewing instructor and consultant in the San Francisco Bay area. She teaches classes for all skill levels and is especially praised for helping students learn both sewing skills and theories that enable them to construct unique, fashionable garments. She’s a regular teacher at the famed Sewing Workshop in San Francisco, teaches at conferences and fabric stores around the country, and has served on several college faculties teaching fashion and sewing-related courses. Fred also shares her tailoring and sewing technique expertise in THREADS Magazine and is also a member of The Professional Association of Custom Clothiers. Her La Fred Patterns™, carried by Haberman Fabrics, offer easy to construct, elegant, classic clothing with contemporary lines.

THIS WONDERFUL WEEKEND INCLUDED:

THE INSIDE SCOOP: Clothing Designs by La Fred Trunk Show and Lecture: Friday evening, March 16 Fred Bloebaum introduced her popular patterns and highlighted some of the unique, professional sewing techniques used in constructing these garments. Fred also shared her expertise in figure analysis and flattery while teaching how to select and use fabric and her patterns for the best results. Guests especially loved the trunk show of these patterns made up in all sizes and available to try on, which they did. What a great opportunity! Click here to view La Fred Patterns in our Independent Pattern Gallery.

CAPTURING THE ESSENCE OF DESIGNER STYLE: Saturday morning, March 17 Have you ever wondered what goes on in designer workrooms or how top-quality garments seem to have such unique styling, fit and details? Sewing instructor and fashion connoisseur Fred Bloebaum shared tips and techniques for creating the same details and style that many well-known designers achieve. Fred has written articles for Threads Magazine about many of these techniques. This was your opportunity to learn them first-hand as well as see a wonderful collection of garments inspired by these designers.

SEWING WITH KNITS: Saturday afternoon, March 17 This class demonstrated examples and techniques for working with a wide variety of knit fabrics, including single-and-double-knits, stretch knits, novelty knits like Slinky® and stretch velvet, power knits and many others.

DAPHNE AND THALIA PANT WORKSHOP, Sunday, March 18 Just ten lucky students, the first to register, had the opportunity to work with Fred in this hands-on, all-day class. They tried on samples of the pants in all sizes to determine their correct size and preferred style, then actually constructed pants using either the soft, pleated Thalia pattern or the slim-fitting Daphne design.