I'm teaching at The Sewing Party!

By now you've probably heard at least a little bit about The Sewing Party. [Well, whether you have or not, get ready because I'm gonna tell you about it.]

The Sewing Party is the first ever online DIY conference. What does that mean exactly? It means that 'attendees' get access to 30+ educational videos that cover everything from garment construction to bra making to cosplay costumes to buying a sewing machine. The main event will be Saturday, November 8th. On that day, all the videos will go live on The Sewing Party's website. Teachers will be on hand throughout the day for live chatting to answer questions, and you can also shop in virtual vendor booths and interact with other sewists.

Attendees will then have access to all the content for 90 days, since obviously it would be hard to watch 30 different classes in one day [and actually impossible unless you have to power to stop time].  Tickets are $40.

I will be teaching two of the classes. The first one is called Knits 101, and it's all about how to sew knits with your regular machine. All attendees will get a free PDF pattern along with the class called the Morgan Tee, which is a fun and easy slouchy t-shirt that will help reinforce the material we learn.

[I've been wearing Morgan Tees in a few of my posts recently if you want to check them out! The horse tee and the buffalo plaid tee are both Morgans.]

The second class I'm teaching is called 6 Essential Sewing skills, and it covers some basic stuff that is useful for lots and lots of different projects. If you're reading my blog because you already sew then you probably know most of the things in there, but it still could be useful for brushing up or if the material is new to you!

Like I said, there are many other video classes you can watch, so be sure to check out the classes page if you're interested. And if you want a little preview, they're going to start releasing trailers of some of the classes soon on The Sewing Party Facebook and Instagram pages.

Lauren of Lladybird and Nancy who owns The Fabric Studio are also both Sewing Party teachers, and since we're all here in Nashville we shot our videos on the same day in Nancy's space. Here are some behind the scenes photos!

I also had another shoot day in a different place, a set at the Singer/Viking/Pfaff offices outside Nashville.

You can sign up for The Sewing Party all the way up until the day before. I can't wait to see everyone else's videos, and to listen to myself talk on camera NOTTTTTT!!!!

Now Teaching at The Fabric Studio - Nashville

Hey! I have a new gig!

Starting in June I'll be teaching at a brand spankin' new store called The Fabric Studio in Nashville. It's a super cute place with a well curated selection of quilt weights, knits, silks, home decor, and patterns and notions. If you're local you should definitely check them out!

these aren't their only fabrics, obvs

First, I'll be returning with the ever-popular Washi Dress. It will be a three session class starting Thursday, June 12th from 6-9pm. You can sign up online here.

from madebyrae.com

I'll also be teaching a new pattern I designed called the Summer Camp Duffle. It's a simple but adorable duffle bag that's the perfect size for a weekend away. It's not quite up on the website yet but it will be soon!

There are more classes too...Lauren of lladybird will be teaching some, as well as Patty of Patty the Snug Bug.

I hope you can join us for a class!

Put a Collar on It!

I've got a new class this Sunday at Sew LA - Put a Collar on It! If you've ever wondered how to add a collar to a dress, this class is for you. We'll go over how to draft your own collar pattern piece and then sew the collar to the dress. Then you can really start to customize projects and make them your own. [The Washi Dress is a great candidate for this.] Because everything's better with a peter pan collar...

Liberated Log Cabin Quilt Class

When I make quilts, I get sort of impatient. I don't like to spend a lot of time cutting everything out before I start sewing. I much prefer to hack up a bunch of strips and get to work on the machine.

In my new Liberated Log Cabin quilt class at Sew LA, that's what we'll be doing! You'll learn a fun and modern take on the traditional log cabin block and end up with this throw quilt top to finish as you wish.

It's a three session class that starts Sunday, Oct. 7th.

I love the way the sample turned out...the colors! So autumnal! So cozy and snuggly! Right now it's laying over the back of the couch in the shop, but I can't wait to steal it away for my own couch...

New Class: Mod Quilt

I quilted again! It's a little string quilt number with a fun chevron pattern. You like it? Think it's cute? Wanna learn how to make it??

Well then, you should know that I'll be teaching it as a Mod Quilt Top class at Sew LA on three Fridays in June starting on the 15th. You'll learn basic paper piecing to make these string quilt blocks that are really versatile. You can manipulate them to make all kinds of cool designs.

For this one I quilted it with a starburst free motion pattern.

The back is a bright and cheery Alexander Henry print.

You can sign up for the class right here online, easy as pie! Hope to see you there!

Another Square Knot Clutch Class!

Hey all of ya! Just in case you live in the LA area and have been interested in taking my Square Knot Clutch class, but haven't, well GOOD NEWS, there is another 2-class session starting this Saturday March 24th at Sew LA in Silverlake.

You'll learn to make this cute little clutch that will be the envy of all who see it, especially when they learn that you made it yourself.

It's super easy to sign up in Sew LA's online store here. Hope to see you there!

Sew LA Class Photos

Last night was the final session of my Square Knot Clutch class at Sew LA, and it could not have gone better!

Everybody was so happy with their clutch when they were finished, which made me even happier.

They were even brave / willing / gung-ho enough to add impromptu wrist straps. And they turned out so darn cute, I just might add it to the pattern.

If you missed this Square Knot Clutch class, don't fret, there's another one on two Saturdays in March that you can sign up for.

Thanks for the warm welcome, Sew LA!