About this Event
Instructor - Helena Romanovsky
Helena has been in the apparel manufacturing business for over 40 years. Entering the field as a stitcher, she worked her way up to designing technical apparel patterns for Brands like Susan Bristol, JJill, Brass Clothing, Bennet & Co, and Sterlingwear. She has been teaching technical pattern-making since 2012. In her spare time, she quilts, paints watercolors, and is an extreme gardener.
Class Description
This class will give you some ideas and knowledge about how to make interesting decorative items. You just need to know basic sewing and be open to learning new sewing techniques and tricks. We will be making gifts for Mother’s Day, birthdays, gifts for a neighbor …fabric coasters, oven mittens, pet placemats, aprons, table runners, placemats, etc.
To take this class, the student should have completed Sewing 101, or be an experienced sewer.
Sewing 201 is geared toward the returning sewer or advanced beginner.
This is the perfect class for a sewer who wants to learn the fundamentals of taking ideas and making them a reality!
We will be making gifts for Mother’s Day, birthdays, gifts for a neighbor …fabric coasters, oven mittens, pet placemats, aprons, table runners, placemats, baskets…
Material Fee
The materials fee for this class is $35. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash or through Venmo.
Class Goals
Learn how to make a gift of your choice and customize it.
Students will gain the confidence to create their own projects from start to finish.
Material Supplied
Materials and patterns for the projects and expertise
Students Should Bring
Basic Tools needed
- Good fabric shears
- Paper scissors
- Thread snippers
- Pins and clips
- Pin holder (Magnetic is the safest choice)
- Safety pins
- Seam ripper
- Tape measure
- Clear plastic ruler
- FriXion Pen or other heat erasable pen
- Pencil, paper pad, eraser
- Tailors Chalk
- Thimble
- Wrist pin cushion
If you don’t own these tools, do not worry. You will be able to purchase any tools you are missing or buy a kit with most needed tools. The cost of this kit is $40.00.
Prerequisites
Must be 16 years or older. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Students should wear closed-toe shoes. No flip-flops. Wear clothes that cannot get caught in the equipment.
Wearing an apron is preferred.
Class Policies
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies here.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Artisan's Asylum, 96 Holton Street, Boston, United States
USD 90.00
