In this hands on class we will transform a thrifted, vintage, or well loved sweatshirt into a one of a kind wearable piece. Using fabric scraps and assorted prints, you will design and stitch an artsy collage to apply to the front of your sweatshirt. This is a great way to use meaningful textiles like family clothing, baby clothes, concert t-shirts or favorite fabrics and turn them into something you can wear.

You must know how to use, thread, and operate a sewing machine. Due to the nature of designing taking time, unfinished projects will have to be finished at home.

Tuesday, November 10th 6pm- 8:30pm.

Supplies

Basic sewing kit with scissors

Your machine if you have it or use one of Rosewoods

Used, thrifted, or vintage sweatshirt

Fabric scraps or meaningful textiles such as clothing from family members or baby clothes

Fabric and thread will be available to use in class if needed.

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Tracy McElfresh

Owner at Tracy's Sewing Studio

Tracy McElfresh is an alterations and fit specialist, Kettering Arts Council member, and Kettering resident. Tracy has a skillset built from multigenerational roots in the sewing and garment industries. Operating out of a studio located inside Rosewood Art Centre she provides alterations, garment design (including a strong passion for swimwear), formal and casual dressmaking, and sewing classes. Tracy founded a meetup group in 2014 called the Dayton Garment Designers Meet Up that is open to all newcomers at any skill level. In her free time, she is an avid writer and blogger and was a recognized award winner in 2018 as having one of the Best Dressmaker Blogs on the Planet from Blogspot. You can follow her work on Facebook and Instagram at TracySews.

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