Sewing Your Handwoven Fabrics

Thursday, June 7, Friday, June 8, & Saturday, June 9

9am - 4pm (all three days)

Instructor: Liz Spear

$220 WGGC members / $245 non-members - No materials fee

Skill Level: Intermediate sewing skills needed

Class Limit: 15 maximum / 5 minimum

Chair: Toby Ganz

Move past the bog jacket and shawl with your handwoven fabric and learn to cut and successfully sew a jacket, shirt, or vest. Adding fit and stylistic flair to our incredibly beautiful handwoven cloth requires some extra care for results you will not get with commercial fabrics. Using pre-workshop suggestions/guidelines, you'll select a pattern appropriate for your fabric. Cutting, marking, seam finishes, pressing, buttons, and linings will be demonstrated as you sew through the steps to your new handwoven garment.

Participants need to bring:

• Handwoven fabric, suitably finished, in quantity enough for your project
• Commercial or original pattern, PRE-TESTED for fit and size. Patterns made in Daryl Lancaster's are suggested.
• Sufficient notions for project: thread, fusbile interfacings, buttons, lining if needed, etc.
• Sewing machine and serger (if desired) with owner's manual and extra needles
• Scissors, large and small, sharpened, and rotary cutter (if desired) with extra blade
• Straight pins, 6" ruler, hand sewing needles, contrasting thread for tailor's tacks, tape measure, ripper, etc.
• Lunch and beverages (A refrigerator and microwave are available for use.)
• Optional: cutting mat.

Questions about this workshop? Contact the chair Ruth Archer at archer.ruth@gmail.com.

About the Instructor: Liz Spear has been working with her hands since 1978 and is now a full-time craftsperson in western NC. She is primarily a weaver of cloth and a maker of fine garments, many with nuno-felt or rag fabric. Teaching and demonstrating for North Carolina's craft schools and craft organizations are an important part of her continuing to master her craft. Liz is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Referred to as the "Queen of Communication," she enjoys collecting, sending, and displaying postcards. Check out Liz's website, https://www.lizspearhandwoven.com.

Cancellation Policies Regarding Student Fees

• If teacher or Guild cancels workshop – full refund to all registered and cancelled students. Generally, the teacher or the Guild may cancel the workshop three (3) three or more weeks before the workshop start date. This is stipulated in the contract but can be flexible if both parties agree.
• If a registered student wishes to cancel, s/he must:
• Contact the Workshop Chair
• If canceling thirty (30) or more days before workshop start date, student receives a refund of the workshop fee minus a $50 cancellation fee.
• Cancel twenty-nine (29) or fewer days before the workshop start date
• Refund workshop fee minus $50 cancelation fee only if vacant spot is filled by another person (from waitlist or otherwise).
• No refund if spot remains vacant.
• Registered student may independently find someone to take his/her place at the workshop with no extra fees involved as long as no cancellation is performed through EventBrite. Workshop Chair MUST be notified. In this situation, the primary registered student is responsible for all fees, passing on information to their replacement, etc.