Fiber Arts
Beginning Sewing: Sunday Morning Robe
Learn sewing techniques and create a robe to take home.
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Tue, 6/4/2024 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Wed, 6/5/2024 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Thur, 6/6/2024 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tue, 6/4/2024 - Thur, 6/6/2024
Closed
About
Make a traditional unisex dressing gown with an inner tie, patch pockets, and a shawl collar. This versatile robe is something everyone can use, and it's easy to sew. Perfect for beginners. You'll learn to read a pattern, cut and assemble the pieces, and techniques for seams and hems.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Piper at info@esthersfabrics.com
Materials
- You have the option of bringing your own sewing machine or using one of BARN's.
- You need to bring the following to class (the pattern, fabric and notions can be purchased anywhere, but the instructor is offering a discount to BARN students at her store, Esther's Fabrics):
- A copy of the Merchant & Mills "The Sunday" pattern. Also available through Esther's Fabrics.
- Fabric: 4-5 yards in the color of your choice. The specific amount will depend on the size. See the measurement chart in the pattern or contact the instructor for guidance. Suggested fabrics include light- to medium-weight laundered linen, cotton double gauze, Indian cotton, cotton voile or lawn, linen waffle, Tencel/linen.
- Matching thread.
Prerequisites
If using a BARN sewing machines, you must have completed Fiber Sewing Machine Certification.
Class Policies
Ages 14 and up are welcome.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Piper Tupper
Sewing
A sewing enthusiast with 42 years of sewing to her credit, Piper has been teaching sewing classes for all ages on Bainbridge Island for the last six years. She learned to sew when she was 8, starting on Barbie clothes and then moving on to apparel. Piper feels passionately that sewing should be a skill passed along to all those who have interest and because of that, she makes learning to sew approachable with patience and an ability to meet all sewists where they are.
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