{"product_id":"virtual-workshop-sew-a-valo-dress-or-top","title":"VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Sew a Valo Dress or Top","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" 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\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJoin us to sew a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.namedclothing.com\/products\/valo-dress-top\" title=\"Valo Dress Sewing Pattern\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eValo\u003c\/a\u003e from Named Clothing! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Valo pattern includes two variations: a midi dress with an elastic waist and large patch pockets, and a relaxed-fit top with a gathered drawstring waist. Both variations have a distinctive heart-shaped yoke with a scoop neck to front and a V-neck to reverse. The dress hip seam is reinforced with a flat-felled seam, which gives it a lovely shape, and works as a subtle little detail. The dress features elegant half-sleeves whilst the top comes with perky short sleeves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn this intermediate level, 4-part workshop, you'll learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the body accurately to create a perfect fit\u003cbr\u003e\n\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 heart-shaped yoke, flat felled seams, patch pockets, waistband casing for elastic or drawstring, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a four-evening workshop being held on the following dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday 9\/22 at 6:30-7:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe instructor will demo how to properly cut your pattern \u0026amp; fabric. Students are to complete these steps at their own pace between the first and second session.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriday 9\/24 at 6:30-9pm - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStudents will sew along with the instructor during this session.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 9\/25 at 4-6:30pm \u003c\/strong\u003e- \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStudents will sew along with the instructor during this session.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunday 9\/26 at 4-6:30pm \u003c\/strong\u003e- \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStudents will sew along with the instructor during this session.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e **There may be homework between part 2, 3 \u0026amp; 4 depending on workshop pace!**\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 strong machine sewing knowledge, be comfortable using a sewing machine, and have sewn a few garments in the recent past. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials + Tools Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Save 10% on workshop supplies purchased at Brooklyn Craft Co. with code VALO10**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValo Pattern by Named Clothing -- Purchase \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.namedclothing.com\/products\/valo-dress-top\" title=\"valo pattern by named clothing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere!\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 - 4.15 yards (depending on size, dress\/top version selected, and fabric width)\u003cstrong\u003e non-stretch, medium weight fabrics. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can opt for a low drape fabric, like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/collections\/fabric\/essex\" title=\"linen cotton blend fabric\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elinen blend\u003c\/a\u003e in the sample images, or a more drapey one, depending on the desired result. We recommend choosing a contrast color for the yoke, or using the wrong side of your fabric for contrast or cutting it cross-grain, if your fabric allows.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSee size chart above to determine yardage needed for main and contrast fabrics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 yard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/products\/sof-shape-fusible-interfacing-yard?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f1a6b78af\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"pellon sof shape fusible interfacing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einterfacing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor dress:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5-inch wide grosgrain ribbon (2 yards) \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/products\/1-wide-woven-elastic?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=593afdc82\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=39760853827778\" title=\"1-inch wide elastic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1-inch elastic\u003c\/a\u003e (length of your waist measurement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor top:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/4-inch grosgrain ribbon (2 yards) \u0026amp; cording of your choice for the drawstring (your waist measurement + 3\/4 yard) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/search?q=fiskars+scissors\" title=\"fabric scissors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFabric Scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\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: Four evenings-- see dates above! Please note: the date you select a the top of the page is the \u003cstrong\u003efirst of four parts\u003c\/strong\u003e for this workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 class begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $145\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1374\/8253\/files\/image1_2_480x480.jpg?v=1569613899\" alt=\"\" width=\"257\" height=\"321\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristine Haynes\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Brooklyn-based sewing author, teacher, and pattern designer. Christine grew up in Saugatuck, MI, a small beach community on the southwestern coast of Lake Michigan, where the arts were part of her daily life. She attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in the department of Film, Video, and New Media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1891141346916989250p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_1891141346916989250s1\"\u003eHer mother taught her to sew around the age of 10, and it grew from a personal hobby, until it became her main artistic outlet. After selling ready-to-wear garments for many years, Christine turned her focus to teaching others to experience the joy of making clothing for themselves through her patterns, books, and workshops. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1891141346916989250p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_1891141346916989250s1\"\u003eChristine can be found at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christinehaynes.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.christinehaynes.com\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1565208806368000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFIqr0dmkvZIUFGBxtImiMoiQFLxQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_1891141346916989250s2\"\u003ewww.christinehaynes.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand on Instagram at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/christinehaynes\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/christinehaynes\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1565208806369000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNEJ7gBfJxzJfrImy6ofewDeWMgV3w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_1891141346916989250s2\"\u003e@christinehaynes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brooklyn Craft Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40702777753794,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1374\/8253\/products\/valo-dress-main.png?v=1629929469","url":"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/products\/virtual-workshop-sew-a-valo-dress-or-top","provider":"Brooklyn Craft Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}