Sewing With Handwovens, or, The Fear of Cutting!
Are you tired of weaving scarves and linens and would love to weave for clothes, but have a fear of cutting precious handwoven cloth? Do you think weaving cloth to sew is the same as weaving for a scarf? (Hint, there are several differences!) If so, then this lecture is for you.
Sally will help you get over your fear of cutting handwoven cloth by explaining how sewing with it is different than sewing commercial cloth. The discussion will include designing and making your own patterns, matching the cloth weight to a pattern, fitting patterns to your body, seam finishing techniques, linings that work with your cloth, and tips relevant to handwoven cloth. This is not a "how to" sewing class and a fundamental knowledge of sewing is assumed.
Because sewing is a voluminous topic that can be studied for years no matter what cloth you use, the emphasis will be on a planning approach for weavers, and resources that you can study further after class.
Are you tired of weaving scarves and linens and would love to weave for clothes, but have a fear of cutting precious handwoven cloth? Do you think weaving cloth to sew is the same as weaving for a scarf? (Hint, there are several differences!) If so, then this lecture is for you.
Sally will help you get over your fear of cutting handwoven cloth by explaining how sewing with it is different than sewing commercial cloth. The discussion will include designing and making your own patterns, matching the cloth weight to a pattern, fitting patterns to your body, seam finishing techniques, linings that work with your cloth, and tips relevant to handwoven cloth. This is not a "how to" sewing class and a fundamental knowledge of sewing is assumed.
Because sewing is a voluminous topic that can be studied for years no matter what cloth you use, the emphasis will be on a planning approach for weavers, and resources that you can study further after class.