Sewing Education
We are committed to meeting the educational needs of sewists, like you. Whether your questions are about fabric content and care or about using it in construction, you will find your answers at Pennie Fabrics.
Call 941-484-0600 or email info@penniefabrics.com for class information and session registration.
Twisted Wrap Class Taught by Linda Roberts
Register today for the Twisted Wrap Class taught by Linda Roberts to make your own elegant, made-to-measure wrap.
Simple and fun with all supplies included. Your choice of dates: August 15th and 23rd. Class times are from 10am-1pm.
Your $60 registration fee includes all materials. Call 941-484-0600 to Register.
In Emma Seabrooke's Twisted Wrap class you will learn how her SewkeysE stay tapes work on any type of knits.
Date:
Thursday August 23rd
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:
$60 due at registration. Includes everything necessary to create the wrap, including the pattern, fabric (a wonderful black jacquard knit by Worth), and stay tapes. You will also receive a 15% discount off your next fabric purchase to make another twisted wrap in a fabric of your choice.
Supplies:
Please bring your own basic sewing supplies (eg. pins, needles, scissors or rotary cutter, marking tools and chalk, black thread, etc.). Students are welcome to bring their own sewing machine or use one at the shop. A walking foot attachment is very useful. Please share your machine preference at time of registration.
August Class Highlight - Image Consultant Sessions
Personalized Classes and Sessions with Susan Angermann
Registration is open and ongoing for our twice weekly class sessions. Suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced sewists. Need help with sewing special fabrics or unique projects? Longing to make your own custom fitted sloper? Need help in translating your design idea into a pattern? Dreaming of constructing a tailored jacket?
Look no further than our classes taught by Susan Angermann. You decide the class topic that you want to learn and you register for the number of sessions that are needed in order to finish the content in a timeline that works for you.
Standard Class Topics include sloper creation, exploring draping and creative pattern making. You can move back and forth between bodice and pant sloper classes or try draping. Once you have your sloper in hand you can then move on to pattern making and create any style garment you choose. The possibilities are endless.
After selecting your topic, the next step is register for your first session. Sessions are limited to 4 students in order to give each student personalized attention. Nearly every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the year, excluding holidays, we offer a morning and an afternoon session on any topic of your choosing.
You receive THREE FULL HOURS of personalized instruction and hands on assistance from Susan in each of her class sessions. Susan is a graduate in fashion and design and has taught in the field for many years, resolving fitting issues on every body type.
Her morning sessions are held 10am to 1:00pm. Afternoon sessions run from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. You can register for just one session a day or for both sessions on the same day.
Ongoing Classes
For more information on the classes and the number of sessions that are needed please click on the classes listed in the buttons below.