SKU: KNITS24
Ready to jump into the world of sewing with knits, but aren't sure where to start? Have you tried, but weren't happy with the results? This is the retreat for you! Go home with the skills and confidence to sew a wardrobe full of favorite knit garments!
After lots of requests, we are exited to offer our first Sewing Knits with Confidence Weekend Retreat at Makers Hideaway! Knit-expert Katrina Walker (@sewkatrina) will be walking you thru basic techniques, tips, and tricks to help conquer your fears and fall in love with sewing knits.
Start off the weekend with a comprehensive introduction to knit sewing. Sew stitch and seam samples on a variety of knit fabrics, learn about content, stretch, and when to use interfacing, practice different neckline finishes, and tips for even the trickiest hems.
Spend the rest of the weekend putting your new skills to good use by making a classic knit t-shirt and simple knit jacket. As you work to complete these two wardrobe building garments, practice cutting knits, basic fitting, garment construction, and finishing techniques.
This is an all-inclusive sewing weekend escape! It includes shared luxury lodging, food + drinks + snacks, and instruction from sewing expert Katrina. Enjoy a relaxing weekend of learning, sewing, and camaraderie with a group of fellow sewists, and let us take care of all the cooking and cleaning!
Retreat Dates:
Thursday, April 18th thru Sunday, April 21st, 2024
Location: Makers Hideaway retreat center, Stanwood, Washington
Registration Includes:
Class Patterns: Pamela's Patterns Perfect T-Shirt or Cashmerette's Concord T-Shirt and Dana Marie's Sweet Little Jacket
Tentative Schedule:
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
After 2 pm | Check-In and Get Settled |
8:30 - 9:30 am | Breakfast |
8:30 - 9:30 am | Breakfast |
8:30 - 9:30 am | Breakfast |
5 pm | Happy Hour + Introductions |
10 am | Intro to Sewing with Knits |
10 am | Cut & Start Sewing Classic Knit Jacket |
10 am | Finishing Up + Q&A |
6 pm | Dinner |
Mid Day | Lunch |
Mid Day | Lunch |
Mid Day | Lunch |
Rest of the Evening | Shop Open + Free Time |
Afternoon | Cut & Sew a Classic T-Shirt |
Afternoon | Sew Class Knit Jacket |
Afternoon | Cleaning Up + Shop Open |
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6 pm | Dinner |
6 pm | Dinner |
3 to 4 pm | Check Out |
Rest of the Evening | Shop Open + Free Time |
Rest of the Evening | Shop Open + Free Time |
Other Info:
Have any dietary restrictions? Want to room with a friend? Need transportation from a local train station or airport? We'll do our best to help meet all of your needs. We'll be in contact with each attendee in the weeks leading up to the event to make sure everything is in place for a worry-free weekend!
Instructor Bio:
Katrina Walker is a sewing industry professional whose work is regularly featured in sewing magazines including Threads, Creative Machine Embroidery, SewStylish, Stitch, SewNews, SewItAll, and Love of Quilting. She is a popular instructor both at national sewing shows and online, where her classes for Craftsy, Creative Spark, Sew Daily TV, Palmer/Pletsch, and Threads are enjoyed by students worldwide.
She also appears regularly on YouTube, Facebook, and other channels as an instructor for Clover’s Tool School, National Sewing Circle, and Craftsy. She is a national educator for Husqvarna Viking and PFAFF sewing machines, a PFAFF brand ambassador, Palmer/Pletsch certified fit instructor, Clover’s Tool School instructor, and a Sulky Sewcialite. Katrina is also the author of C&T Publishing’s Serger 101: A Field Guide.
You can find her teaching online at www.katrinawalker.com.
Cancellation Policy: For cancellations made on or before 4/1/24, there is a $50 processing fee. For cancellations made after 4/1/24, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded.
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