{"product_id":"virtual-workshop-sew-a-kalle-top-or-dress","title":"VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Sew a Kalle Shirt or Shirtdress","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJoin us to sew a \u003ca title=\"kalle top or dress sewing pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/collections\/sewing\/products\/kalle-shirt-pattern\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKalle Top or Dress!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Kalle Shirt \u0026amp; Shirtdress is the ultimate in chic, easy dressing. Choose from a number of styles: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecropped length with a wide-faced hem, tunic length inspired by classic men's oxfords, or a stylish shirtdress with a high-low hem. All versions feature a subtly curved yoke, short dolman sleeves with arm cuffs, and a dramatically shaped hem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn this advanced-beginner, three-evening virtual workshop, you'll build your sewing skills AND you'll sew an amazing blouse or dress, custom made to fit your body. You'll leave this class with the skills and confidence to tackle more garment sewing on your own. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou'll learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the body accurately to create a perfect fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork from a commercial pattern, including size selection, deciphering instructions, cutting from paper pattern pieces, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand garment sewing basics such as proper fabric prep, pinning, cutting, ironing and troubleshooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecome familiar with sewing jargon commonly found in commercial patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSew a button-up front \u003cem\u003e(Please note: we will be covering the button placket only and will not be covering the hidden placket or popover options)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSew short dolman sleeves and arm cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSew back pleats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSew a breast pocket\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a three-evening workshop being held on the following dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday 7\/15 at 6:30pm-7:30pm EST -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe instructor will demo how decipher and cut out the pattern, plus how to cut the fabric. Students are to complete these steps at their own pace between the first and second session.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday 7\/22 6:30pm-9pm EST -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStudents will sew along with the instructor during this session.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday 7\/29 at 6:30pm-9pm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStudents will sew along with the instructor during this session.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e**There may be homework to complete between sessions depending on workshop pace!**\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease 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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"kalle sewing pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/collections\/sewing\/products\/kalle-shirt-pattern\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKalle Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e by Closet Core Patterns  (Plus size range 14-30 currently available as a PDF only-- purchase \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.closetcorepatterns.com\/collections\/sewing-patterns-all\/products\/kalle-shirt-shirtdress-pattern\" title=\"kalle pdf pattern sizes 14-30\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 - 3.25 yards (depending on size, fabric width, and dress\/top length selected, see chart above)\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003elight to medium weight woven fabric. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake a fluid, drapey Kalle with soft fabrics like tencel, linen, rayon challis and silk crepe de chine. Crisper fabrics like poplin, chambray, voile, flannel and traditional shirtings will create a more structured silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/collections\/sewing-notions\/products\/sof-shape-fusible-interfacing-yard\" title=\"fusible interfacing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFusible interfacing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 spool of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/collections\/sewing-thread\" title=\"all purpose sewing thread\"\u003eall-purpose sewing thread\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2\" shirt \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/collections\/buttons\" title=\"buttons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebuttons\u003c\/a\u003e -- 5-11 total depending on size and shirt\/dress length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/collections\/sewing-notions\/products\/premier-8-inch-bent-sparkle-scissors\" title=\"fiskars scissors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFabric scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/search?q=dritz\"\u003epins\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety Pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing machine -- please make sure your machine is in good working order before registering for this workshop :)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\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 24-48 hours before the workshop begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $125 \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":40071271350466,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1374\/8253\/products\/kalle-main-image.png?v=1622339241","url":"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/products\/virtual-workshop-sew-a-kalle-top-or-dress","provider":"Brooklyn Craft Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}