Hand Sewing Essentials
I am excited to host my dear friend, Irina Fialko, who is a professional in the fashion industry, for a hand-sewing 101 workshop. I make nearly all of my costuming by hand, so I am thrilled to help you unlock that superpower as well!
In this session, Irina will demonstrate a few essential techniques that are a must for all seamstresses by working on two really useful projects (she will demonstrate how to properly replace a waistband and how to take in a blouse for optimal fit). Grab a pair of pants or a skirt that does not fit well and follow along! And I think we *all* have tops we love, that just don’t love us back… let’s learn tricks to change that!
This class is OPEN TO ANYONE that wants to learn hand sewing basics. You don't have to be a dancer to join in.
supplies list:
*sewing needle
*thread
*scissors
*a piece of fabric
*a skirt or pants for the waistband replacement
*an elastic(for the waistband)
*a safety pin(preferably large)
*a measuring tape or ruler
*a shirt that is too big/doesn't fit right
*A crayon, pencil or piece of chalk for marking on fabric
*Sewing pins(available on Amazon or your local $1 sewing kit at family dollar, CVS, or similar)
All workshop registrants will receive High Definition video from each class, which will be accessible to you for 1 month after the live event.
WHEN: Saturday 4 to 5:30 pm EST , September 10th
WHERE: This class is going to be taught online, via Zoom application and all class recordings will be forwarded to class participants.
COST: $35. Pre-registration is required and closes at 11.59pm, the day before the class.In order to register, please send the payment through Venmo or PayPal and
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THE NOTES OF YOUR PAYMENT METHOD:
1. Your EMAIL ADDRESS
2. YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME
3. SOCIAL MEDIA NAME/PROFILE. This will help me resolve any issues that might arise during the registration process. Please note that sometimes Zoom emails end up in the spam folder.
4. What class you are taking, date and time.
5. Send payment to either"Irina-Akulenko" at Venmo or
"iAkulenko@gmail.com" through Chase QuickPay/Zelle
"iAkulenko@gmail.com" through PayPal
WHO:
Irina Fialko is a New Mexico based Artist, Fashion Designer and Costume Designer. Irina received her Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC in 2007. In 2007-2008, Irina spent time in Mexico City studying textiles at the Universidad Ibero Americano. After working in the fashion industry from 2005-2014, Irina decided to specialize in corsetry and special occasion clothing, as well as costume design. In 2011, 5 of Irina's corsets were featured at the fashion show in Oslo at the Scandinavian Olympics. Currently Irina makes custom wedding dresses, evening wear, dance costumes, and festival clothing from her studio in New Mexico