Fabric 101: Understanding Fabric & Shopping with Confidence F26

Meeting Times

• Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Description

In-person class at Fox Chapel Area High School.

NEW! Beginner friendly - no experience or equipment needed.

Are you confused by the endless fabric choices at the store or online? Whether you're new to sewing, quilting, or other fabric crafts, this one-night class will help you understand the basics so you can shop with confidence.

Join Megan Bourne, owner of Riverview Fabrics and a lifelong sewer who loves to share her passion. Megan will share her years of experience and guide you through the purchase process as you:

• Learn about the different fibers used to make fabric
• Explore common fabric types—from quilting cotton and jersey knit to rayon challis
• Become familiar with the terms you'll encounter when shopping online
• Help deciphering online fabric listings
• Understand what information matters most when selecting a fabric
• Key features to look for when purchasing fabric in person.

Your class fee includes a fabric swatch packet that you will take home, providing a helpful reference for future projects.

Join this fun and educational evening and leave feeling more confident choosing the right fabric for any project.

This class is a perfect companion to our Quilting: Learn the Basics and Sewing Basics: From Fabric to Bowl Cozy series which follows!

Class-Specific Notes

Your class fee includes a fabric swatch packet that you will take home, providing a helpful reference for future projects.

This class is a perfect companion to our Quilting: Learn the Basics and Sewing Basics: From Fabric to Bowl Cozy series which follows!