Week of Events
Cross Back Apron
Cross Back Apron
Fabricate's version of the classic Cross Back Apron is a Japanese-inspired smock that's a one-size-fits-most garment. Learn to sew sturdy straps, facings, pockets, and mitered corners. Choose to bring your own sewing machine or use ours. Materials: 1.5 yards of 45" wide fabric or 1.25 yd 60" fabric. Heavier fabric such as linen, denim or canvas works great* Coordinating thread Sharp […]
Intro to Sashiko and Decorative Mending
Intro to Sashiko and Decorative Mending
The traditional Japanese art of mending fabric is called Sashiko and it's experiencing an enthusiastic resurgence in the era of Slow Fashion. Using a combination of patchwork and embroidery techniques, you can lengthen the life of a garment by repairing tears and holes or add a whole new personality to a pristine piece. In this two-hour workshop, students will learn […]
School Day Off Sewing Workshop
School Day Off Sewing Workshop
Our Thanksgiving School Day Off Camps will focus on fall-themed sewing projects such as aprons and napkin sets. Our experienced instructors will guide students through a fun-filled morning where students will learn practical skills such as how to thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin, sew hems and buttonholes, read, cut and sew from a commercial pattern, use interfacing, […]
Holiday Gift Making Workshop
Holiday Gift Making Workshop
Our Holiday Gift Making Workshops give kiddos the opportunity to offer unique handmade presents this holiday season. Quilted Coasters, Lunch Sacks, Eye Glass Cases, and Lavendar Sachets are some of the projects available to the kiddos participating in our Gift Making Sewing Workshops. All project materials, as well as wrapping paper and cards, are included in the price of the […]