Take a close look at several innovative quilting techniques that are perfect for making successful quilted jackets. This demonstration and trunk show will examine sashing, foundation piecing, strip piecing, raw edge collage, and more in relation to the design and construction of 2- and 3-layer quilted jackets. Rae will demonstrate…
Layer together the ideal combination of fabric, interfacing, underlining and lining to create your garment's perfect fabric cocktail. The result will be beautiful, well supported garments that will keep their shape for years of wear. Rae will explain when, why and where to use a particular interfacing, underlining or lining.…
Learn how to choose the best fabric for your next garment project. Rae will explain what fabrics work best for a particular garment, how to understand fiber content, which threads and needles work best for the chosen fabric and what machine settings to use. Follow along with the sample kit…
Sew Distinctive Part 1: Transforming Your Stash into Clothes that Fit your Curves and Your Lifestyle WEDNESDAY, 2:00 - 2:45 PM (PST) FRIDAY, 2:00 - 2:45 PM (PST) Fun and functional clothing made by you combines beloved fabric and your favorites styles. This trunk show and demonstration will help you discover the garments just…
Try a new shape for your DIY jackets and tops. The square armhole design is just what you need to sew creative, comfortable clothing that flatters and fits every figure. In this trunk show, see how easy these woven and knit designs are to fit and construct with their neat…
Sew Distinctive Part 1: Transforming Your Stash into Clothes that Fit your Curves and Your Lifestyle WEDNESDAY, 2:00 - 2:45 PM (PST) FRIDAY, 2:00 - 2:45 PM (PST) Fun and functional clothing made by you combines beloved fabric and your favorites styles. This trunk show and demonstration will help you discover the garments just…
Try a new shape for your DIY jackets and tops. The square armhole design is just what you need to sew creative, comfortable clothing that flatters and fits every figure. In this trunk show, see how easy these woven and knit designs are to fit and construct with their neat…
Let patterns be your guide to sewing clothing that looks and feels great. Learn how to decipher sizing systems, take body measurements, prepare patterns, why to make a mock-up, how to place the pattern on the fabric, cutting, and marking. Rae will take you on an informative tour of the…
Join Fit for Art Patterns, SewBatik and Original Sewing & Quilt Expo for a weekend of zoom sewing. Our 2-day retreat will begin Saturday morning and wrap up with show and tell late Sunday afternoon. Both Carrie and Rae will be on hand each day to help you fashion a…
Join the fun in this online Zoom class with Rae Cumbie and the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo. Class Description: Are your fashion knit creations effortless to wear or do they stretch akwardly in some places and ride up in others? Take a close up look at several fitting tricks…
