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Find that beautiful handwoven jacket you made for yourself 10-20-30 years ago and reuse that beloved fabric. Maybe it was a tablecloth, or a collection of workshop samples or a couple of shawls you just don’t wear any more but still love the fabric. Start by carefully disassembling completely, then learn to cut and successfully sew the jacket, shirt or vest of your dreams. Not enough fabric? Stains to cut around? Pre-workshop suggestions/guidelines will help you think and plan and weave/felt/dye coordinating cloth and select a pattern appropriate for your fabric. Cutting, marking, seam finishes, pressing, buttons, piecing and possible linings will be demonstrated as you sew through the steps to construct/reconstruct your handmade fabrics with fit and stylistic flare into a garment you’ll be proud to wear.
Liz Spear brings nearly five decades of experience to this series. As a master weaver, wet-felter, and designer, she crafts over 80 unique garments annually for craft fairs, galleries, and conferences. A skilled teacher and mentor, Liz shares her expertise in fabric and garment construction, pattern development, and sustainable practices, including reworking and repurposing materials. To learn more about Liz, you can check out her website here.
$475-$565
Additional Supply Fee: None. The supply fee is included in the cost of the class.
Scholarship Available: No.
Level: Intermediate (Students should have experience with garment construction.)
Minimum Number of Students: 6 by August 6, 2026
Maximum Number of Students: 10
Required Supplies:
- Handwoven/handmade fabrics, suitably finished, in quantity enough for the project.
- Commercial or original pattern, tested and fitted prior to workshop.
- Sewing machine (plus serger if desired) with extra needles and manual.
- Thread, interfacings, buttons, lining, etc. in quantities enough to finish your project.
- Scissors, large and small, recently sharpened.
- Straight Pins, 6”ruler, markers, favorite small sewing tools (don’t forget your seam ripper).
- Note-taking supplies, and pre-workshop documents.
- Optional: Self-healing cutting mat; rotary cutter w/extra blade; extension cord w/surge protector; extra lamp.
Class Schedule: The class will be in person at the SEFAA Center from 10 am to 5:30 each day beginning on Thursday, September 10, 2026 and ending Saturday, September 12, 2026. There will be a short half-hour break for lunch each day, so we encourage you to bring your lunch with you. We have a small refrigerator and microwave available for your use.
This class' registration is through Lessonface. Please click here to register on their website.