Designer Seam & Hem Finishes : with Ron Collins : Saturday April 26, 10am - 5pm - the workroom

Designer Seam & Hem Finishes : with Ron Collins : Saturday April 26, 10am-5pm

$220.00 CAD
By the workroom

PARKDALE WORKSHOP : This workshop is scheduled to take place at Noble Space, 46 Noble Street. We can't wait to welcome you there!

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Join our special guest instructor, Ron Collins, for his Designer Seam and Hem Finishes workshop.
Workshops will be held at Noble Space, 46 Noble St. Studio #103 (one block North/East of Queen St. W. & Brock Ave.). 

Create 17 reference samples in this information-packed class! 

Spend the day sewing up a total of 12 different seam finishes, including seven non-serged ones like; Hong Kong, Bound, Flat Fell, and French, along with a great way to finish off underlined pants with a Double French Seam. Also learn how to make continuous bias tape for some of these great seams. 
Plus, sew a fake flat fell seam, reinforced seam, and a finished pressed open seam as well. 
Make an unbelievable dart and pleat using one thread on your sewing machine.  Get the hands on know-how of doing a mitered hem and a slick 1/4" curved hem.

This technique class is one session.
There will be a one hour lunch break each day.

Instructor : Ron Collins
Prerequisite : Previous garment making experience required for this apparel technique workshop.

Registration fee includes class and kit.

CLASS SUPPLIES : Class fees include workshop registration and use of sewing machines and irons. All supplies, materials and personal tools are to be provided by each student, unless otherwise specified. Upon enrolment, a Class Confirmation and Supply List will be emailed by our shop team so that these items can be gathered or purchased prior to the class. We welcome a call or email with any questions regarding this workshop and the required supplies prior to registration.

CANCELLATION POLICY : Class fees are non-refundable. Any cancellations or changes to your registration must be done at least 72 hours prior to the class start date in order to be issued a store credit. Cancellations that are made less than 72 hours before the class start date and students who do not show up to class will forfeit their class fee.

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Skills + Techniques

Through this workshop series you will learn the following skills:

  • Create 17 reference samples in this information-packed class
  • 12 different seam finishes, including seven non-serged ones like; Hong Kong, Bound, Flat Fell, and French, along with a great way to finish off underlined pants with a Double French Seam
  • How to make continuous bias tape for some of these great seams
  • Sew a fake flat fell seam, reinforced seam, and a finished pressed open seam as well
  • Make an unbelievable dart and pleat using one thread on your sewing machine
  • Get the hands on know-how of doing a mitered hem and a slick 1/4" curved hem

Ron Collins

Learn with special guest instructor, Ron Collins!

the workroom is delighted to host Ron Collins twice a year for his in-depth apparel and technique workshops.

Ron Collins' workshops are posted for Spring 2025 in Parkdale! Join us at Noble Space for some continued garment-making-learning, adding valuable know-how to your fitting and sewing repertoire from Vogue Designer and Special Guest Instructor, Ron Collins. 

Skill building with Ron

Enrol yourself for the workroom favourites (3 opportunities to take Pattern Alterations & Body Measurements for the Right Fit) Along with a NEW Custom Fit Sewing Retreat! Bring a favourite pattern, garment making questions and ideas and turn them into know-how over 3 days.

Workshops will be held at Noble Space, 46 Noble St. Studio #103 (one block North/East of Queen St. W. & Brock Ave.). This is also our new Local Pick Up Point which we'll be turning into a special workshop space for Ron's Spring Sessions in Parkdale!

Supplies for Class

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Merchant & Mills : Glass Headed Pins : 100 - the workroom
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Merchant & Mills : Glass Headed Pins : 100
$12.00 CAD
Bohin : Glass Head Pin Collection : 150 ct - the workroom
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Bohin : Glass Head Pin Collection : 150 ct
$13.00 CAD
Merchant & Mills : 6" Metal Sewing Gauge : Black - the workroom
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Merchant & Mills : 6" Metal Sewing Gauge : Black
$8.00 CAD
Steam-A-Seam 2 : Lite : 1/4" x 40 yd - the workroom
Steam-A-Seam 2 : Lite : 1/4" x 40 yd
$9.00 CAD
Gingher : Featherweight Trimmers : Black 8" Right-Handed - the workroom
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Gingher : Featherweight Trimmers : Black 8" Right-Handed
$45.00 CAD Sold Out
Gingher : Knife Edge Dressmaker's Shears : 8" Right-Handed - the workroom
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Gingher : Knife Edge Dressmaker's Shears : 8" Right-Handed
$80.00 CAD Sold Out
Kai : Dressmaking Shears : 8” Right-Handed - the workroom
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Kai : Dressmaking Shears : 8” Right-Handed
$39.00 CAD Sold Out
Gingher : Lightweight Bent Scissor : 9" Right-Handed - the workroom
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Gingher : Lightweight Bent Scissor : 9" Right-Handed
$45.00 CAD Sold Out
Kai : Carbon/Stainless Steel Shears : 9" Right-Handed - the workroom
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Kai : Carbon/Stainless Steel Shears : 9" Right-Handed
$120.00 CAD
Kai : Dressmaking Shears : 9" Right-Handed - the workroom
Kai : Dressmaking Shears : 9" Right-Handed
$44.00 CAD
Kai : Carbon/Stainless Steel Shears : 10" Right-Handed - the workroom
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Kai : Carbon/Stainless Steel Shears : 10" Right-Handed
$125.00 CAD
Clover : White Seam Ripper - the workroom
Clover : White Seam Ripper
$10.00 CAD
Clover : Seam Ripper : Brown - the workroom
Clover : Seam Ripper : Brown
$8.00 CAD
Mettler : Silk-Finish Cotton Thread : Antique White - the workroom
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Mettler : Silk-Finish Cotton Thread : Antique White
From $4.00 CAD
Mettler : Silk-Finish Cotton Thread : Ash Mist - the workroom
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Mettler : Silk-Finish Cotton Thread : Ash Mist
From $4.00 CAD
Mettler : Silk-Finish Cotton Thread : Black - the workroom
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Mettler : Silk-Finish Cotton Thread : Black
From $4.00 CAD
Mettler : Silk-Finish Cotton Thread : Beet Red - the workroom
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Mettler : Silk-Finish Cotton Thread : Beet Red
From $4.00 CAD
Bohin : Mechanical Pencil .9mm White - the workroom
Bohin : Mechanical Pencil .9mm White
$22.00 CAD Sold Out
Bohin : Mechanical Pencil Refill : 9mm - the workroom
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Bohin : Mechanical Pencil Refill : 9mm : Various Colours
$12.95 CAD
Bohin : Chalk Pencil Refillable Cartridge Set - the workroom
Bohin : Chalk Pencil Refillable Cartridge Set
$26.95 CAD Sold Out

Special Events

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Pattern Alterations & Body Measurements for the Right Fit : with Ron Collins : Monday April 21, 10am - 5pm - the workroom
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Pattern Alterations & Body Measurements for the Right Fit : with Ron Collins : Monday April 21, 10am-5pm
$250.00 CAD
Pattern Alterations & Body Measurements for the Right Fit : with Ron Collins : Tuesday April 22, 10am - 5pm - the workroom
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Pattern Alterations & Body Measurements for the Right Fit : with Ron Collins : Tuesday April 22, 10am-5pm
$250.00 CAD
Custom Fit Retreat Workshop : with Ron Collins : starts Wednesday April 23, 10am - 5pm for 3 consecutive days - the workroom
Custom Fit Retreat Workshop : with Ron Collins : starts Wednesday April 23, 10am-5pm for 3 consecutive days
$675.00 CAD Sold Out
Designer Seam & Hem Finishes : with Ron Collins : Saturday April 26, 10am - 5pm - the workroom
Designer Seam & Hem Finishes : with Ron Collins : Saturday April 26, 10am-5pm
$220.00 CAD Sold Out
Ultimate Jean Fitting : with Ron Collins : starts Tuesday April 29, 10am - 5pm for 4 sessions - the workroom
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Ultimate Jean Fitting : with Ron Collins : starts Tuesday April 29, 10am-5pm for 4 sessions
$900.00 CAD
Pattern Alterations & Body Measurements for the Right Fit : with Ron Collins : Saturday May 3, 10am - 5pm - the workroom
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Pattern Alterations & Body Measurements for the Right Fit : with Ron Collins : Saturday May 3, 10am-5pm
$250.00 CAD