Time to Zip It Up : with Ron Collins : Tuesday October 22, 10am-5pm

Name: Time to Zip It Up : with Ron Collins : Tuesday October 22, 10am-5pm
Brand: the workroom
SKU: 10/22/24 - Time To Zip It Up - Ron Collins
Price: 220.0 CAD
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$220.00 CAD

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THE WORKROOM PARKDALE : This workshop is scheduled to take place in our new studio at 207 Cowan Avenue, Unit A. We can't wait to welcome you there!

Join our special guest instructor, Ron Collins, for his Time to Zip It Up workshop.
Having a hard time with your zippers?
Centered zipper, fly front, lapped zipper, exposed zipper pocket and invisible: these five zipper techniques are a must for any clothing construction.

Learn the centered zipper with a fool proof technique that will never shift again when inserting it.
See how to design fly front zippers with a deep placket to avoid the zipper or zipper pull from showing on the center front of your pants or jeans along with adding in the zipper shield.
Lapped zippers is where all the construction is to one side and is always great for most dresses, pants and skirts.
An invisible zipper is not as hard to sew as you might think; the secret is the pressing of the zipper before sewing.
Exposed zipper pocket is great outerwear jackets; see how the pocket lining makes the pocket opening for easy construction.

These closure options and techniques will add unique details and finishes to your garment making repertoire and styling.

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

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 in-shop 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 visit, 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:

Five zipper techniques including centered zipper, fly front, lapped zipper, exposed zipper pocket and invisible zipper
Learn the centered zipper with a fool proof technique that will never shift again when inserting it.
See how to design fly front zippers with a deep placket to avoid the zipper or zipper pull from showing on the center front of your pants or jeans along with adding in the zipper shield.
Lapped zippers is where all the construction is to one side and is always great for most dresses, pants and skirts.
An invisible zipper is not as hard to sew as you might think; the secret is the pressing of the zipper before sewing.
Exposed zipper pocket is great outerwear jackets; see how the pocket lining makes the pocket opening for easy construction.

Handmade Wardrobe

Learn to craft your handmade wardrobe with the workroom.

Whether you are a beginner or looking to build skills and confidence, the workroom has a variety of workshops on our roster for you. We carefully select projects and patterns that will foster your creativity and meet you where you're at in your sewing journey.

the workroom studio

Our bright Parkdale Studio is equipped with Bernina sewing machines and sergers, large cutting tables and ironing stations. Students will also learn to use specialty presser feet, essential sewing machine features as required for their class project.

the workroom is an authorized Bernina dealer. If you're looking for your first sewing machine or an upgrade, our workshops are a great opportunity to see why we love the Bernina brand. The quality of these machines, along with the great features and accessories make them a pleasure to sew with.

Students have complimentary access to the sewing studio until completion of their class project.