{"product_id":"virtual-workshop-sew-a-charlie-caftan","title":"VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Sew a Charlie Caftan","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested in attending but no sessions available that fit your schedule? Please fill out\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/C95dRBgCG9qwN7EU9\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/C95dRBgCG9qwN7EU9\"\u003ethis form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand we will notify you when new sessions are added!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNothing says summer elegance quite as well as a dramatic caftan. The Charlie Caftan by Closet Core Patterns is a fresh take on this warm weather staple. Learn to make your own in this \u003cstrong\u003evirtual\u003c\/strong\u003e workshop!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this three-part workshop, you'll gain an understanding of sewing from a purchased pattern, AND you'll sew a super-cute caftan, custom made to fit your body. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e You'll learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasure the body accurately to create a perfect fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to print and assemble a PDF pattern (or use a printed pattern if you prefer!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWork from a commercial pattern, including size selection, deciphering instructions, cutting from paper pattern pieces, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnderstand garment sewing basics such as proper fabric prep, pinning, cutting, ironing and troubleshooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBecome familiar with sewing jargon commonly found in commercial patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSew a deep V neckline, dolman sleeves, a center panel, and room inseam pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSew pleats or a gathered bodice depending on the dress version selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a three-part workshop taking place on the following dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday 5\/13\u003c\/strong\u003e at\u003cstrong\u003e 6:30pm-7:30pm -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe instructor will demo how to cut out pattern pieces and fabric. Students are to complete these steps at their own\u003c\/em\u003e pace\u003cem\u003e between the first and second session.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 5\/15 at 4pm-6:30pm -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStudents will sew along with the instructor during this session. There may be sewing homework to complete before the next session.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday 5\/16 at 4pm-6:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStudents will sew along with the instructor during this session. Some steps may be finished after class at your own pace-- you will receive a recording of the workshop to reference as needed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for confident beginners. Please note this is not a learn-to-sew class.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eStudents must have basic machine sewing knowledge and be comfortable using a sewing machine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials + Tools Required \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Save 10% on supplies purchased from Brooklyn Craft Company with code CAFTAN10**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/collections\/sewing\/products\/charlie-caftan-pattern\" title=\"charlie caftan sewing pattern\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCharlie Caftan Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.75 - 3.75 yd (depending on size, version and fabric width-- see size charts in photos above) l\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eight to medium weight wovens with nice drape such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/collections\/fabric\/essex\" title=\"essex fabric\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elinen\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/collections\/fabric\/chambray\" title=\"chambray fabric\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echambray\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/collections\/fabric\/rayon\" title=\"rayon fabric\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erayon\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"fusible interfacing\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/products\/sof-shape-fusible-interfacing-yard?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9088c3765\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLightweight fusible interfacing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 spool of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/collections\/sewing-thread\" title=\"all purpose sewing thread\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/collections\/sewing-thread\"\u003eall-purpose sewing thread\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking tool like \u003ca title=\"tailor's chalk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/products\/triangle-tailors-chalk-blue?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9e9d6feaa\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etailors chalk\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca title=\"mark-b-gone pen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/search?q=mark-b-gone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edisappearing ink pen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/products\/premier-8-inch-bent-sparkle-scissors?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=42f4c7999\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/products\/premier-8-inch-bent-sparkle-scissors?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=42f4c7999\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eFabric scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/search?q=dritz\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/search?q=dritz\"\u003epins\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing machine -- please make sure your machine is in good working order before registering for this workshop :)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron and ironing board or mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Three evenings-- see dates above! Please note: the date you select a the top of the page is the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efirst of three parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor this workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Anywhere! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop will be hosted virtually via Zoom! Details will be emailed after you register\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $95 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax # of students:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll class registrations are final; please view our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/pages\/workshop-cancellation-policy\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/cancellation-policy\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1480702994982000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGyc4hICjtSktBfYI3mS-P0zo-APg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epolicy\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiana Rodgers is a teaching artist living in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.  Since earning a BFA in apparel design from FIT, she has enjoyed a varied creative career including fashion designer, entrepreneur, and teacher.  The ‘common thread’ among all these endeavors is sewing.  Diana currently teaches weekly sewing classes to children and adults, covering everything from clothing to accessories to quilts.   When not teaching, she creates sewn illustrations (or appliqué), inspired by all the things that make her feel nostalgic.  You can check 'em out on Instagram @wonderthreads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brooklyn Craft Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39646141448386,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1374\/8253\/products\/CharlieCaftanPattern_KaftanSewingPattern_1280x1280_b42ce607-34ad-4f62-a846-058480243618.png?v=1617820747","url":"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/products\/virtual-workshop-sew-a-charlie-caftan","provider":"Brooklyn Craft Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}