This size- and gender-inclusive community class series is centered around updating a second-hand button-down shirt. You will use the Flux Bene Flughafen DIY Guide & Pattern Pieces to upcycle a second-hand button-down shirt into a cropped shirt with large chest pockets and cuffed short sleeves. There are options to add or remove volume from your garment to add visual interest & tailor it to your desired fit. In this class you will learn/ practice: 

1. Considerations for upcycling vs. sewing from scratch 

2. Intermediate alterations

3. Combining different fabrics together for visual interest

4. Creating patch pockets

5. Making straight grain hem tape

6. Creating double sided cuffs

This class will be conducted across two days: Friday, July 26 (6:00–9:00pm) and Saturday, July 27 (10:0am–4:00pm). You will need to attend both days to complete the project. The enrollment fee includes both days of instruction ($135) and your own copy of the pattern ($15).

SKILLS REQUIRED:
Students should be comfortable using a sewing machine. No garment construction experience is required.

WHAT TO BRING:

• One second-hand button-down shirt (woven, not knit). Cotton is easiest to work with. Choose a shirt that fits you well in the shoulders. It can be close-fitting or loose, depending on your preference.

• ½ yard of contrast or coordinating fabric(s) that you would like to pair with your shirt. (You will need 1 full yard, if adding side panels to your shirt.) If you do not have fabric on-hand to use for this project, we have plenty for you to choose from at Stitch Buffalo.

• All other tools and supplies will be provided by Stitch Buffalo. You may bring your own sewing machine or borrow one of ours.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Rebekah Joy is a full time textile artist living & working in Pittsburgh. Since 2017 Rebekah's creative practice has been focused on Flux Bene, a line of minimal waste gender neutral garments that she produces with the help of a few talented friends. Rebekah has set the goal of facilitating the reuse of 10,000 garments. In order to reach this goal, Flux Bene is now releasing DIY guides & pattern pieces so that all of their upcycled designs can be made at home. Learn more at fluxbene.com

SUSTAINABILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is committed to fostering sustainability practices and reducing waste in the textile industry. In this workshop, we will strive to minimize waste and work as much as possible with supplies that have been rescued for reuse.

INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is an ADA compliant facility, with accessible entrances, tables, restrooms, and drinking fountains. Please contact us if you require any accommodations to make your visit safe and comfortable. We are happy to work with you!

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Due to the nature of this class and the preparation required, class fees are non-refundable.

For each class, Stitch Buffalo offers one seat at half-price to a student or community member who otherwise could not afford to attend. To inquire about availability, please e-mail us. We have waiting lists for many classes, so if you register for this discounted class, please consider it a commitment to attend.