{"product_id":"sewing-class-sew-a-summer-skirt-confident-beginner-summer-2026","title":"SEWING CLASS: Summer Skirt  - LEVEL: Confident Beginner – Summer 2026","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji';\"\u003e☀️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eGive Your Summer Wardrobe Some Serious Swish\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji';\"\u003e💃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Apple Color Emoji;\"\u003e🗓️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e Saturday, July 11th 9am-Noon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eThe feeling of wearing a garment you made yourself is like nothing else—especially one that fits you perfectly. Join us in the Sewing Loft to create your new favorite summer staple: a beautiful, custom-fitted skirt that showcases a fabric you truly love. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji';\"\u003e👗✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-hansi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji';\"\u003e📋\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e What You’ll Master:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eThe Perfect Fit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e Fundamentals of measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eWaistband Wisdom:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e Choosing between straight vs. curved and mastering elastic insertion for that smooth, professional finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eThe Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e Anne’s Easy-peasy gathering techniques and those all-important sewn-in-seam pockets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji';\"\u003e🧺\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eElevated Finishes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e Pro tips for hemming and final touches that take your skirt from \"homemade\" to \"handmade.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji';\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003es This Class for You \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-hansi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji';\"\u003e🤔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eThis is a great \"next step\" workshop. To ensure you have the best experience, you should have:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eCompleted our \u003cb\u003eBeginner Sewing Series\u003c\/b\u003e (or have equivalent experience).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eConfidence using your machine for straight seams, finishing edges, and making buttonholes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eA basic understanding of grainlines and seam allowances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-outline-level: 3;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003e🎒\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003e What to Bring to Class (We'll Supply the Rest!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003e:\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 6.0pt .25in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-hansi-font-family: Helvetica; color: #1f1f1f; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji';\"\u003e👗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eThe Fabric**:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003e 2 ½ yards of 36-45” width OR 2 yards of 50” (or wider). Look for a lightweight, non-sheer woven cotton—like quilting cotton.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e See below for option to purchase fabric nearby. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 6.0pt .25in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-hansi-font-family: Helvetica; color: #1f1f1f; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji';\"\u003e🧵\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eThe Thread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003e High-quality cotton-covered polyester all-purpose sewing thread in a matching color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 6.0pt .25in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-hansi-font-family: Helvetica; color: #1f1f1f; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji';\"\u003e⚙\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-hansi-font-family: Helvetica; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003e️\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003eThe Gear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003e Your trusty sewing machine with all its accessories (don't forget the power cord, foot pedal and an empty bobbin!). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 6.0pt .25in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003e🪡 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003eThe Sharp Stuff:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003e A few fresh machine needles (we carry them in the shop if you are funning low – you should plan to use a new needle for each project; dull needles can cause skipped stitches, broken thread and project anguish). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eThe Sewing Loft stocks these items for your use in class:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\"\u003eRotary cutters, fabric scissors and cutting mats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\"\u003eElastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\"\u003eClear rotary cutting ruler \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\"\u003eStraight pins \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\"\u003eMeasuring tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\"\u003eMarking chalk or pencil (wash-off, non-permanent)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\"\u003eThread snippers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\"\u003ePattern weights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\"\u003eIrons and pressing station\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🛍️ *A few places to find supplies near us:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thefabricchicken\/#\" title=\"link to FB page for The Fabric Chicken\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Fabric Chicken\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 E. Market St. Corning, NY - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehigh-quality secondhand art and craft supplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sewwhatfabricshoppe.com\/\" title=\"link to website for Sew What Fabric Shoppe\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSew What? Fabric Shoppe\u003c\/a\u003e -  7 W. Front St, Addison, NY - quilt fabric shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewitchsstitches.com\/\" title=\"link to website for The Witches Stitches\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Witches Stitches \u003c\/a\u003e- 18 Canal St, Big Flats, NY \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e- quilt fabric shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"link to quilters corners website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.e-quilterscorner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuilters Corner\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e518 West State \/ MLK Jr. Street, Ithaca NY - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003equilt fabric shop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHobby Lobby - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e830 County Road 64, Elmira, NY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael's - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e845 County Road 64, Elmira, NY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: .25in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003e** Please wash, dry and press your fabric before you come to class. Cottons have a tendency to shrink and should be washed and dried before making your garments. To avoid excessive frayed edges, wash in a lingerie bag or zippered pillow case. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this class is sold out, reach us to be added to the wait list: rabbitrowyarns@gmail.com or 607-654-7383\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"link to refund policies\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rabbitrowyarns.com\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eRefund Policies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rabbit Row Yarns \u0026 Haberdashery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45045772583088,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0695\/5184\/files\/IMG_0566.heic?v=1775843384","url":"https:\/\/www.rabbitrowyarns.com\/products\/sewing-class-sew-a-summer-skirt-confident-beginner-summer-2026","provider":"Rabbit Row Yarns \u0026 Haberdashery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}