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211 - BRIDAL VEIL WORKSHOP
In this hands-on workshop you'll create a sample veil, while learning basic layout, cutting and sewing techniques, as well as how to embellish with a beautiful lace or ribbon edge, so you can make your own fabulous bridal veil at home. The retail costs of these veils in bridal specialty shops can run from $200 to $2,000, but you can make one yourself for a fraction of the cost!

Teacher: PATTY WEIR      1 session $25.00 (includes kit)

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A: Saturday, Oct. 10; 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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230 - ZIPPERS WORKSHOP
The focus of this class will be on basic installation of three different type of zippers in both new or replacement in existing garment. You will learn the correct technique to put in a regular dress zipper, an invisible zipper and a separating zipper.

Teacher: ANNIE DIAZ    1 session $20.00

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Fall/Winter
A: Wednesday, July 22; 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm
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B: Wednesday, Sept. 9; 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm
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C: Monday, Dec. 7; 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm

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238 - CLOTHING ALTERATIONS I - HEM & WAIST
Save time and aggravation by learning alterations for hems and waists. This is not a fitting class. This class will be a comprehensive study of: Pant hems: cuffed and plain, by hand and machine. Skirt hems: with and without a vent, formal and casual. Waist adjustment: from jeans to lined garments, made smaller and larger. Come to the first class with two skirts or pants that need shortening, men's or women's, any type.

Teacher: ANNIE DIAZ    3 sessions $60.00

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Fall/Winter
A: Wednesdays, Aug. 12 - 26; 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm
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B: Wednesdays, Nov. 11 - Dec. 2 (skip 11/25); 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm

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248 - KNIT TOP
Advance your basic sewing skills as you create a comfortable knit top, using Vogue # 8151. You will learn to read a pattern, select appropriate fabric, and sewing, pressing and finishing techniques. Various ways to create a unique top will also be discussed.

Teacher: LURILEE SPRINGER-WILSON    4 sessions $80.00

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Fall/Winter
A: Sundays, Nov. 1 - 29 (skip 11/22); 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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253 - EMBELLISHED HOLIDAY STOCKING
Create a unique holiday stocking in an evening. Embellishments can be traditional or outrageous - you choose. Stocking will be lined and have a hanging loop.

Teacher: LUCKY WEDDIGEN    1 session $20.00

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Fall/Winter
A: Sunday, Nov. 22; 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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265 - DRAPING SEMINAR
Come and find out what draping a garment is all about! Watch a garment be draped on a professional draping mannequin, then take turns trying your hand at draping. Find out why draping is useful and how it is used in the fashion industry.

Teacher: TERRY SHAFFER    1 session $20.00

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Fall/Winter
A: Thursday, July 23; 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm

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315 - FIT FABRICS & DESIGN SEMINAR
Discuss and understand the direct relationship between Fit, Fabric, and Design. Demonstrations and discussions will assist you in identifying issues, determining options, analyzing and taking the most effective route to meeting your fashion needs, for personal and professional purposes.

Teacher: GWEN POWEL    1 session $20.00

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Fall/Winter
A: Wednesday, Aug. 5; 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm

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316 - BASIC PATTERN DRAFTING - BODICE/SLEEVE
Learn to draft a basic sloper that fits your body perfectly. In a step-by-step process students will draft a bodice, skirt and sleeve pattern based on body measurements, then prove the pattern in muslin. Students will fit and correct the muslin to achieve a perfect fit for the final pattern sloper. Slopers can then be used to design a series of garments offered in intermediate design.

Teacher: GWEN POWEL    8 sessions $160.00

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Fall/Winter
A: Thursdays, Oct. 1 - Nov. 19; 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm

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320 - LACE WORKSHOP
Always wondered how to work with all those "fancy" fabrics? Here is your opportunity to add to your sewing knowledge about laces, beaded and sequined net fabrics.. Learn the different method of applications for each specific type of fabric and how to finish them for a professional look.

Teacher: PATTY WEIR    1 session $25.00 (includes kit)

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Fall/Winter
A: Sunday, Oct. 25; 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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317 - BASIC PATTERN DRAFTING - PANTS
Learn to draft a basic sloper that fits your body perfectly. In a step-by-step process students will draft a pants pattern based upon body measurements and prove the pattern in muslin. Students will fit and correct the pattern to achieve a perfect fit. Slopers can then be used for a series of pant designs offered in intermediate design.

Teacher: GWEN POWEL    6 sessions $120.00

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Fall/Winter
A: Mondays, Sept. 14 - Oct. 19; 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm

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