ReUse/Recycle: Sewing to Update and Reuse Your Handmade Fabrics
About ReUse/Recycle: Sewing to Update and Reuse Your Handmade Fabrics
Find that beautiful handwoven jacket you made for yourself 10-20-30 years ago and reuse that beloved fabric. Maybe it was a tablecloth, or a collection of workshop samples or a couple of shawls you just don’t wear any more but still love the fabric. Start by carefully disassembling completely, then learn to cut and successfully sew the jacket, shirt or vest of your dreams. Not enough fabric? Stains to cut around? Pre-workshop suggestions/guidelines will help you think and plan and weave/felt/dye coordinating cloth and select a pattern appropriate for your fabric. Cutting, marking, seam finishes, pressing, buttons, piecing and possible linings will be demonstrated as you sew through the steps to construct/reconstruct your handmade fabrics with fit and stylistic flare into a garment you’ll be proud to wear.
The capacity for this class is 10 students.
Materials Fee
Supply fee is covered in the cost of the class.
Class Materials
Students will want to provide:
• Handwoven/handmade fabrics, suitably finished, in quantity enough for the project.
• Commercial or original pattern, tested and fitted prior to workshop.
• Sewing machine (plus serger if desired) with extra needles and manual.
• Thread, interfacings, buttons, lining, etc. in quantities enough to finish your project.
• Scissors, large and small, recently sharpened.
• Straight Pins, 6”ruler, markers, favorite small sewing tools (don’t forget your seam ripper).
• Note-taking supplies, and pre-workshop documents.
• Optional: Self-healing cutting mat; rotary cutter w/extra blade; extension cord w/surge protector; extra lamp.
Skill Level
Intermediate (Students should have experience with garment construction.)
Contact the Teacher
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When
The class will be in person at the SEFAA Center from 10 am to 5:30 each day beginning on Thursday, September 10, 2026 and ending Saturday, September 12, 2026. There will be a short half-hour break for lunch each day, so we encourage you to bring your lunch with you. We have a small refrigerator and microwave available for your use.
Class Location
SEFAA Center
SEFAA Members
SEFAA members can enroll by selecting the option on the dropdown menu above.
How It Works
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Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. 5% refund fee applies to all refunds. Registrations close on August 6. No refunds after August 6.
Liz Spear
Liz Spear brings nearly five decades of experience to this series. As a master weaver, wet-felter, and designer, she crafts over 80 unique garments annually for craft fairs, galleries, and conferences.
About Lessonface, PBC
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