CREATIV SEWING FESTIVAL
October 21-23, 2011
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
Toronto, ON Canada

FEARLESS T-SHIRTS: Construction & Fit
6 Hour Workshop: All Skill Levels
Thursday, October 20, 9 am – 4 pm
(This is a pre-show workshop)
The t-shirt has become a sophisticated and must-have wardrobe item -- we all long for one that has the perfect cut. Ce’s new pattern is designed with a European highcut underarm, ease in the bust area and extra width across the back shoulders. Bust and hip measurements aid in selecting the correct size before you cut and sew the test copy. Then make further refinements as we fit the t-shirt. Once you have a basic, easily change necklines and sleeves. Learn how to select the right knits for the pattern and tweak the pattern to compensate for the degree of stretch in the fabric.

TAILORED GARMENTS: PRESSING & SEWING SECRETS
6 Hour Workshop: Intermediate Sewing Level
Thursday, Oct. 23, 9 am – 4 pm
Get the scoop on proper pressing as you discover techniques that sewing professionals use to create quality tailored pants, skirts, shirts and jackets. Create samples as you learn to… sew waistbands that don't roll; when to use interfacing in hems and how to sew a hem invisibly; create mitred corners; sew and press to allow for turn of the cloth; use a point presser for opening collar seams; perfect edgestitching and topstitching.

PRESSING TOOLS: 30 Minute Free Demo
Friday 11 am, and Saturday 1 pm
Find out how specific pressing tools make construction pressing easier and give garments a professional finish. Start with a well-dressed ironing board and then learn how to use point pressers, seam rolls and seam sticks, tailor's hams, clappers, press cloths and more.

Sewing & Stitchery Expo
March 1-4, 2012
Puyallup Fairgrounds Puyallup, WA USA
Expo Seminars to be announced.