Back to School at Purl Patchwork!

The class schedule at Purl Patchwork is chalk full of exciting sewing classes for the fall including two new offerings from Heather Ross:

Skirts That Work
An intermediate class where students will learn about different skirt silhouettes and lengths. Students will also learn how to sew in a zipper and  make an invisible hem. Each participant will make a single dart skirt with a back zipper.
Tuesdays October 23rd, 30th, and November 6th. 7:15- 9:15pm 

Baby Overalls 
An intermediate class where students make a pair of Heather Ross designed overalls for a little one aged 6- 24 months.  The overalls (pictured above) are perfect for little boys!
Tuesdays Nov 13th, 20th, and 27th. 7:15- 9:15pm

Heather, as many of you may know, is a fabric and clothing designer whose fabrics have a whimsical look and a soft hand. Her newest line is Westhill (and we think it would make an adorable pair of overalls!)

Our other talented and creative teachers, Liesl, and Cassandra also have great classes up on the schedule. We'd love to see you in one of them!

Comments

[Karen]

Why can't I live in New York? *sigh* I hope you have lots and lots of people sign up for your classes and they are a roaring success.

I'm jealous, nonetheless.

Karen from Detroit

[laurie]

Oh, those dotted fabrics are great + perfect for fall. I wish I lived near enough to participate in the classes.

[Heather]

So great that you're offering a class on making your own baby clothes. Those overalls are delectable. But as a first time parent navigating the incredible gendered world of baby clothing, I am disappointed to see Purl assigning a gender to overalls, which strike me as a great piece of clothing for boys AND girls. Why not let each person make up his/her own mind about whether this pattern would look great on a boy or a girl? There is already way too much gendering of baby clothes as it is.

[purl bee]

Dear Heather,
Thank you so much for your comment! I think we were a little unclear in our meaning above... the whole reason we're offering this class is precisely for the reason that you mention. So many children's patterns are for super feminine girls, so we wanted to offer a class that includes clothes that are appropriate for boys as well as girls. I can see that we should have said that we think that these overalls are perfect for little girls AND boys! I really appreciate your help in getting this point across! Best wishes, Joelle

[knittinghen]

Is the pattern for the overalls for sale? I do not live near NY and cannot make it for the class but would love to purchase the pattern. Please let me know. Thanks.

[Jodie]

I wish I had sewing workshops where I lived. Have fun and make sure you post heaps of pics.

[kayte]

does that photo above mean that you have those dotted fabrics in again? if so, i can tell you how excited i am!!
sorry if that was off topic.
the classes look great too!

[purl bee]

Dear Knitting Hen, The pattern is not for sale, yet! Heather may be making her patterns available this upcoming spring or so. Keep your eye out for them!

[purl bee]

Dear Kayte,
The dots, alas, have not come in again... However, we do still have a few left. If you click on the photo it will take you to the page at purlsoho.com where you can find them.

[Judy Talbott]

Please figure out a way for us to have the overall pattern. I have taken classes at Purl when I lived in the NY metropolitan area but now am only there three or four times a year and not
able to always coordinate when you have a class. If you can't produce a pattern how much yardage does it take to make a pair if we can find a comparable pattern?