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Sustainable Upcycling at Three Little Birds Sewing Co,
Aug
10

Sustainable Upcycling at Three Little Birds Sewing Co,

Description: Breathe new life into your old clothes and thrifted finds with creative upcycling. We’ll cover innovative ways using fabrics and notions to turn ready-to-wear clothes into one-of-a-kind statement pieces. Bring a few pieces from your wardrobe you’d like to upcycle. Recommended for adults who have some machine sewing experience or has taken Beginning Sewing 1.



Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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Alter Your Clothes at Three Little Birds Sewing Co.
Aug
8

Alter Your Clothes at Three Little Birds Sewing Co.

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration. Recommended for adults who have some machine sewing experience or have taken Beginner Sewing 1.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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Alter Your Clothes at Three Little Birds Sewing Co.
Aug
3

Alter Your Clothes at Three Little Birds Sewing Co.

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration. Recommended for adults who have some machine sewing experience or have taken Beginner Sewing 1.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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Gender-Affirming Alterations at Merry Pin
Aug
1

Gender-Affirming Alterations at Merry Pin

Description: Your clothes should fit your body, not the other way around! In this workshop, we’ll focus on altering clothing to better fit gender expression, your personality and yourself. We’ll cover how to adjust seams, hemlines, and silhouette to enhance your comfort and style. Bring in a garment or two to work on. Students must already know how to use a domestic sewing machine and/or have taken an “Intro to Sewing” class.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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Intro to Quilting at Merry Pin
Jul
27

Intro to Quilting at Merry Pin

Description: Creating cozy, cherished heirlooms is easier than you think. In this class, we’ll cover quilt block construction techniques, using patterns vs. “improv” quilting, and hot to plan a quilt from first stitches to binding. Bring fabrics you’d like to play with or use our provided samples. Students must already know how to use a domestic sewing machine and/or have taken our “Intro to Sewing” class.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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Alter Your Clothes at Three Little Birds Sewing Co.
Jul
13

Alter Your Clothes at Three Little Birds Sewing Co.

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration. Recommended for adults who have some machine sewing experience or have taken Beginner Sewing 1.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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Sustainable Upcycling at Merry Pin
Jul
9

Sustainable Upcycling at Merry Pin

Description: Breathe new life into your old clothes and thrifted finds with creative upcycling. We’ll cover innovative ways using fabrics and notions to turn ready-to-wear clothes into one-of-a-kind statement pieces. Bring a few pieces from your wardrobe you’d like to upcycle. Recommended for adults who have some machine sewing experience or has taken Beginning Sewing 1.



Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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How to Alter Patterns
Mar
23

How to Alter Patterns

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration.  

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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How to Alter Clothes
Mar
9

How to Alter Clothes

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration.  

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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Upcycle Your Clothes
Mar
5

Upcycle Your Clothes

Description: Breathe new life into your old clothes and thrifted finds with creative upcycling. We’ll cover innovative ways using fabrics and notions to turn ready-to-wear clothes into one-of-a-kind statement pieces. Bring a few pieces from your wardrobe you’d like to upcycle. Recommended for adults who have some machine sewing experience or has taken Beginning Sewing 1.



Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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How to Alter Patterns
Feb
23

How to Alter Patterns

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration.  

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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How to Alter Clothes
Feb
9

How to Alter Clothes

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration. Recommended for adults who have some machine sewing experience or have taken Beginner Sewing 1.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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Upcycle Your Clothes
Jan
26

Upcycle Your Clothes

Description: Breathe new life into your old clothes and thrifted finds with creative upcycling. We’ll cover innovative ways using fabrics and notions to turn ready-to-wear clothes into one-of-a-kind statement pieces. Bring a few pieces from your wardrobe you’d like to upcycle. Recommended for adults who have some machine sewing experience or has taken Beginning Sewing 1.



Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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How to Alter Patterns
Jan
12

How to Alter Patterns

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration.  

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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How to Alter Clothes
Jan
12

How to Alter Clothes

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration.  

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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How to Alter Clothes
Nov
24

How to Alter Clothes

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration.  

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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How to Alter Patterns
Nov
24

How to Alter Patterns

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration.  

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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How to Alter Clothes
Nov
24

How to Alter Clothes

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration.  

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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Upcycle Your Clothes
Nov
3

Upcycle Your Clothes

Description: Breathe new life into your old clothes and thrifted finds with creative upcycling. We’ll cover innovative ways using fabrics and notions to turn ready-to-wear clothes into one-of-a-kind statement pieces. Bring a few pieces from your wardrobe you’d like to upcycle.  

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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Upcycle Your Clothes
Oct
25

Upcycle Your Clothes

Description: Breathe new life into your old clothes and thrifted finds with creative upcycling. We’ll cover innovative ways using fabrics and notions to turn ready-to-wear clothes into one-of-a-kind statement pieces. Bring a few pieces from your wardrobe you’d like to upcycle.  

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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How to Alter Clothes
Oct
20

How to Alter Clothes

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration.  

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

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