Ages: 16 +

Students learn to take existing garments apart and transform them in to other useful garments. Students also explore numerous creative ways to utilize unused clothing. Supplies to bring: 6-10 garments for cutting, thread, a small sewing kit and a fully functional sewing machine. Students must know how to use a sewing machine. Participants receive access to an instructional video and work along at their own pace. Additionally, students may participate in a live Zoom Q & A with the instructor. Registered participants receive an email with additional information prior to the virtual class.

Video available: July 21-28

03-41358-A

Zoom Q & A             6 – 6:45 p.m.         July 28

Fee:                        $10/resident;  $15/non-resident

Instructor:             Tracy McElfresh

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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.

Latest posts by Tracy McElfresh (see all)

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