Monday, May 28, 2012

Debbie's Darling Blue Design!

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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Bike Month Sewing Workshops

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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Congrats again Andrea!

Photobucket Good news all around this week, as a double congrats is in order - not only was Andrea accepted into Fashion Communications for Fall 2012 (see below), but also Fashion Design. Check out Andrea's awesome teal dress from Alternative Fashion Week, above. She custom cut it to fit Alyssa and boy does it ever fit like a glove! This beauty is in the window at 69 Vintage Collective right now and available for sale if anyone's looking for the perfect prom dress... email themakeden@hotmail.com if you'd like to try it on - get it now, before Andrea becomes the next DVF!

Proud of you Andrea!!!

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Toronto's next rising fashion star? Our bet is on Andrea Lee. She might seem quiet at first, but watch out! This girl's got TALENT written all over her. She started working on her portfolio last summer (and so should you if you don't want to be rushed!) and made this hand draped/hand beaded dress for her first portfolio piece. Also, did we mention that she's secretly a supermodel? This is her, modelling her own work - double threat! We are SO thrilled to be able to congratulate her on her acceptance to Ryerson's Fashion Communications program for Sept 2012. So proud of you, Andrea!!!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Fun things happening around the studio...

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...like this skirt. It was a ballsy fabric pick (electric lemon!) but it worked like a charm. All the teachers (myself included) wanted one of these beauties when it was finished.   Sometimes all it takes is an awesome colour to add some punch to your wardrobe - awesome work, Veronica!

Amazing Amanda and her 3 hour Leather Belt

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This totally blew my mind! Amanda came in with the coolest outfit on already - red leopard print pants and a fancy matching bow - but look what she left in! She finished this awesome black leather waist-cincher in under 3 hours - which is impressive considering it's made out of recycled leather. NOT the easiest fabric to work with.   Must have been those awesome Janome machines and their super-tough leather needles - they can sew through anything.  Way to go Amanda!!!

 We will be running our Awesome Leather Belts Workshop with Cat Essiambre again on Friday June 1st from 1-4pm.    The class fee is only $55~.

Email themakeden@hotmail.com to register!

Monday, March 26, 2012

Mending and Alterations

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Get that vintage treasure looking new again! With a little bit of darning, some shape at the waist and a new zipper, old clothes get made over into new ones. Then show some leg this summer once you’ve hemmed all your old maxi dresses – we’ll even how you how to turn the leftovers into a new skirt! (You’ll practice on many different fabrics like denim, wool, cotton and polyester – you’ll never need to visit the tailor again) Complete beginners are more than welcome!

MENDING AND ALTERATIONS
Starting Sunday April 22nd, 12pm – 2pm
Starting Sunday June 17th, 12pm – 2pm
This class is 8 weeks long and each class is 2hrs.
Course fee is $250~
Email themakeden@hotmail.com to register.

Class Outline: (8 weeks/2hrs each week)

Class One – The Basics
Sewing tools and tips review
Identifying fabrics and weaves
Identifying different types of fusing
Threading a machine
Hemming
Determining the grain of a fabric and cutting on the grain
Using notches
Sewing a zigzag stitch at a wide and a narrow stitch width.
Bring your jeans, maxi skirts and floor length dresses to be hemmed!
Sleeves can also be shortened in this class.

Class Two – Taking it in/letting it out – Bring oversized shirts, sweaters, pants and skirts that need a little bit of shaping. Add elastic to an oversized t-shirt to turn it into a dress!

Class Three – Replacing zippers. Practice invisible, centred and lapped zippers on muslin before trying them out on skirts, dresses and jeans.

Class Four - Field Trip with your Instructor! Meet at the studio and then stroll down Bloor St. to check out the vintage digs we have nearby: 69 Vintage Buy the Pound, Salvation Army and Value Village! Get an expert’s opinion on what can be re-modelled into a super cute outfit – and what can’t. Try cutting off the top from one garment – and adding a skirt from another!

Class Five – Work on re-shaped vintage project.

Class Six - Work on re-shaped vintage project cont.

Class Seven – Opening and working with fully lined garments

Class Eight – Adding grommets, darning and patching denim

Intro to Sewing Garments

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This 8 week beginner class will show you how to use your own measurements to create a perfectly fitting pencil skirt pattern. This is a beginner class – you do not need to have previous sewing experience to take it.

INTRO TO SEWING GARMENTS
Starting Sunday April 22nd, 2pm – 4pm (FULL)
Starting Thursday April 26th, 6pm – 8pm
Starting Wednesday May 30th, 2pm – 4pm
Starting Wednesday May 30th, 6pm – 8pm
Starting Sunday June 17th, 2pm – 4pm
Starting Thursday June 28th, 6pm – 8pm

This class is 8 weeks long and each class is 2hrs.
Course fee is $250~
Email themakeden@hotmail.com to register.

Class Outline: (8 weeks/2hrs each week)

Class One:
Sewing tools and tips review
Identifying fabrics and weaves
Identifying different types of fusing
Threading a machine
Determining the grain of a fabric and cutting on the grain
Using notches
Sewing a zigzag stitch at a wide and a narrow stitch width
Taking your own measurements
Realigning the grain of your fabric

Class Two:
Creating a fit sample from your own body
Using the T-square
Conducting a fitting
Transferring measurements onto paper
True your pattern

Class Three:
Drafting darts
Using the French Curve
Adding seam allowance
Creating notches
Adding pockets if desired

Class Four:
Cutting fabric correctly
Sewing darts
Proper pressing equipment

Class Five:
Using the serger
Inserting an invisible zipper

Class Six:
Sewing in pockets
Sewing side seams
Fitting the skirt!

Class Seven:
Hemming the skirt and lining by hand or machine
Fusing the waistband or facing
Sewing in the waistband or facing

Class Eight:
Sausaging the waistband and crack stitching
Sewing buttonholes and sewing on buttons

This class runs for 8 weeks. Each class is 2 hrs. Current and former students are always invited to use our open studio time from 6-9pm on Friday evenings in addition to their regular class time. (Email themakeden@hotmail.com to reserve a machine at least 24hrs in advance. Space is limited) Course fee is $250~.

Email themakeden@hotmail.com to register.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Congrats, Cal!

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Waiting for an acceptance letter from a university can be a totally nerve wracking thing - but when good news comes, it's pretty much the most exciting thing ever! Congratulations to Callandre P, our awesome student from last summer's Portfolio Prep Camp who has just been accepted into Ryerson's Fashion Communications program. Cal made a drop dead gorgeous, hand draped emerald green mini dress with a bright orange belt and an exposed zipper up the back for her portfolio. She worked so patiently on it last summer and the results from our photoshoot at the Drake were phenomenal!

No one deserves a spot in the program more, and we wish her the best in all her exciting adventures at school in Toronto next year! Congrats, Cal!

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Beachy Crafting and A New Website!

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You can't tell from the photos above, but this is me crafting on the beach. Inspired by my awesome friend, student and fellow crafty mama Jenny Wheeler, (who brought a whole heap of hand-smocking with her to Mexico!) I decided to bring some embroidery with me on my trip to Cuba. Best. Idea. Ever.

Sure, I got some funny looks as I was sitting in the bar, by the pool and at the hotel lobby with my embroidery hoop and giant pack of DMC coloured threads. But I managed to embroider headers for each and every page of the new website AND got a tan while doing it! I'll be posting some of the results later this week but I wanted to share some crafty vacation pics with you right now. And I think it's safe to say that I am only taking crafty vacations from now on - wanna come?!

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Congratulations on winning the Gold Medal in the TDSB sewing skills competition, Aziz and Andrea!

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This is possibly the best "student's helping out other students" story that has come out of the PACTfashion program yet:

Aziz and Andrea are both PACT students. Aziz was excited to enter the Toronto District School Board Sewing Skills competition, but was disappointed to learn that there weren't enough interested students at his high school, Westview. Andrea happened to know the woman who was organizing the competition, and wrote her a letter at the 11th hour, asking if Aziz could still enter the competition. She said yes, and so Aziz and Andrea both entered the city wide competition. After an entire day of interviews, cutting and sewing - Aziz and Andrea tied for the Gold Medal in the competition and are going on to compete in the regional competition next month!

I am SO proud of both of my awesome students for their hard work, commitment and mad skillz! Congratulations, Aziz and Andrea!!!

Monday, February 6, 2012

Fabric Art Wall Quilts with Linda Varekamp

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Fabric Art / Wall Quilts

Make an eye catching, unique work of textile art that will be the envy of all of your guests! Channel your inner “artiste” through this four-part fabric art workshop, and go home with a one-of-kind textile creation to proudly display on your wall. Learn some colour theory basics and a few simple techniques to make your own fabric art masterpieces! A basic knowledge of sewing is recommended for this workshop.

FABRIC ART WALL QUILTS
Monday March 5th
3-5pm (5 weeks)
Course fee is $180
Email themakeden@hotmail.com

Class Outline: (5 weeks/2hrs each week)

Class One- Inspiration. How to transform an idea into a textile art creation. See examples and use our “inspiration” images or bring your own. Choose your colours and fabrics.

Class Two - laying out the design. Begin layering scraps and cut pieces into your work and pin in place.

Class Three - stitching and embellishing. Stitch your work in place, make a quilt “sandwich”, and begin machine quilting.

Class Four - stitching and embellishing. Add that certain “je ne sais quois” to finish your design.

Class Five - finishing. Get your work ready to hang and make it professional with bound edges and hanging loops.

Techniques - Colour theory, fabric piecing, free motion machine stitching, machine quilting some hand-embroidery, binding, mitred corners.
Supplies - Cotton fabrics, various fabric scraps, quilt batting, ribbons, ric-rack, buttons, beads, etc., hanging rod. Bring your own “inspiration” images and fabric / scraps / notions to match your décor and supplement our stash.

Designer Pillows with Linda Varekamp!

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You know you’ve got the look, but how about your couch? What better way to spruce up your living room than with a designer “fabric art” pillow! Learn some basic techniques for creating fun and fabulous motifs with fabric, and go home with some fun new pillows to make your couch happy again!

In this series of four classes, you will create your own unique pillow cover(s). The first three classes focus on embellishment, and class four teaches you how to construct your pillow cover. A basic knowledge of sewing is recommended but not needed for these classes.

Designer Pillows
Monday March 12th
12-2pm (4 weeks)
Class fee is $160
Email themakeden@hotmail.com to register

Class Outline:
Class One - pillow design - appliqué motifs. Appliqué is French for “ridiculously cute designs, made from fabric!” Learn how to turn your own illustrations or cartoons into cute fabric motifs or choose from our “owl” or “flower” patterns.

Class Two - pillow design - fabric collage. Similar to appliqué, but more freeform, fabric collaging is as fun as it sounds! Use images from nature as your colour palette inspiration. Bring your favourite odds and ends from your fabric stash and get “scrap happy”, making your very own unique piece of art with fabric and thread.

Class Three - pillow design - quilted patchwork. Combine various printed and solid colour fabrics and learn the basics of colour theory and patchwork quilting.

Class Four - pillow cover construction / finishing. Learn how to turn your fabric art masterpiece(s) into a functional pillow cover with an envelope closure

Techniques: colour theory, using fusible web, machine satin stitch, free motion stitching, fabric piecing, patchwork, quilting.
Supplies: Our fabric stash is enormous, but if you'd like to clean out your closet, feel free to bring your own! You will need to bring your own pillow form to the last class. You can also purchase one from us for $10. If supplying your own form, please bring the measurements to the first class.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Sew by the Hour at The Make Den!

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Hooray! We're expanding. And after many, many requests from students and friends we are SEW excited to finally be able to offer sewing space by the hour. Our new open studio is down the hallway from the main studio and is equipped with 3 SUV1108 Janome machines (not the machine pictured above - that's the 625e) drafting table and basic sewing tools (we have scissors, bobbins, stitch rippers, rulers and chalk - you'll need to bring your own thread!). Space is available Saturdays and Sundays from 12-7pm and must be pre-booked. Studio time is $7/hr, or 10hrs for $60~.

If you would like to book studio time please email themakeden@hotmail.com

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Crocheted Cupcakes with Linda Varekamp - Feb 6th

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Have you ever seen that genius VICE TV creation, "The Cute Show"? The one where they scour the earth for the worlds cutest baby animals and other assorted cute things? Like the Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica, or the lady who rescued the red squirrel orphans from Hurricane Katrina?

Well, they should come and visit us on Feb 6th because Linda Varekamp is taking cute to the next level with her little crocheted Amagurumi cupcakes. Learn to crochet while fashioning the most adorable stuffed cupcakes you've ever seen!

They make awesome gifts for kids birthdays, Valentines or International Cute Day. Okay that's not a day but it should be. I'll get right on that. The Crocheted Cupcakes workshop runs from 1-4pm on Monday Feb 6th. Materials are provided unless there is a specific yarn colour that you'd like to bring with you. Beginners are welcome! The workshop fee is $35~. Email themakeden@hotmail.com to register.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

New Year's Belle!

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Wow! Happy New Years to everyone, especially to Courtney - who worked SO hard to make this awesome NYE party frock! I can't imagine a better way to ring in the new year than by wearing a stunning dress that you've made for yourself. Courtney used black satin, black lace, satin bias tape and put in HOURS of hard work both at the studio and at home to finish this stunning piece. The lace is very delicate and fragile, so everything was hand stitched before it was machine sewn. It is a perfect fit, and taking the extra time to sew up a muslin for yourself is totally worth it when you get that 'custom' look at the end. Even the bias tape was hand-made AND hand-stitched to match the satin of the dress. Courtney was so patient and careful with her beautiful dress, and it was obviously worth it - this really is a couture garment and I can't wait to see what she whips up for herself next!

Courtney also runs an Etsy shop called Woolly Bully where she sells her own crocheted scarves, shawls and even coffee cup cozies! They are the most adorable things ever, and I was lucky enough to get one for Christmas this year! I use mine all the time. Congrats on your awesome work, Courtney!

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Saturday, December 17, 2011

Make (Den) it for your Mate with Cat Essiambre

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Rock your own adorable and totally matching DIY accessory kit - or give the BEST handmade Valentines Day gift ever!
This winter, The Make Den is your one stop shop for Wallet-Making, Lined Leather Laptop Covers, Lined Make-up Cases (which also double as awesome shaving kits), Beer Cozies, and Handmade Bowties! Make it green by using recycled leather pants, old denim, unloved leather jackets or vintage wool. Then decorate with applique or reverse applique and Voila! Your status as a DIY Queen is undeniable once you've got these beauties under your belt.

We are SO excited to be offering a workshop series with the one and only Cat Essiambre (as seen in Teen Vogue, BBC World and voted one of Toronto's Fashion Hero's by NOW magazine) Cat has also worked with Philip Sparks, Thomas and is a member of the very awesome Deadly Nightshades.

Here's how it works: All through January and February, you can take an accessories class every Friday from 1-4pm or 1-5pm.
Make one, or make all 5! Receive a 10% discount if you sign up for more than 3 classes. Beginners are welcome.
To register, email themakeden@hotmail.com

Wallet-Making
Jan 13th,
1-4pm.
$45~

Laptop Covers
Jan 20th
1-5pm.
$55~

Make Up Case (or Shaving Kit)
Jan 27th
1-5pm
$55~

Beer Cozies
Feb 3rd
1-4pm
$45~

Leather Bowties
Feb 10th
1-4pm
$45~

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Tailored Jackets at The Make Den

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Finally! We've had so many requests for a class on Tailoring. It really is an art and I'm so excited to be able to offer it this January! I remember the first time I sewed a jacket; It was a black wool winter coat for my boyfriend, with red chinese brocade lining. I learned so much while I was making it; welt pockets, easing in a sleeve - I still remember being so nervous while I was bagging the lining, wondering if it would look alright! Happily, he still wears it nearly 5 years later.

Tailored Jackets starts on Tuesday Jan 17th, Tuesday March 27th and Tuesday June 5th. All classes start at 6pm, and run for 3hrs. Class runs for 10 weeks. Students will learn how to properly fit a muslin, fuse fabric, sew in welt pockets, insert a collar, facing and sleeves, use a sleeve press, cut and bag a lining and then professionally press their garment. This class is recommended for students who have some previous sewing experience and are looking to take their skills to the next level.
Garments completed in this class will be appropriate for portfolio images if you are applying to FIT, Parsons, George Brown or Ryerson. The course fee is $350~. To register, email themakeden@hotmail.com

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

BBC News with The Deadly Nightshades

Some of you guys know that I am living a secret double life. That's right - when I'm not teaching sewing classes, I am a member of the very deadly and dangerous Toronto Bicycle gang, The Deadly Nightshades. The Nightshades and I run a fantastic bicycle tour of local designers studios in Toronto once a month in collaboration with the Drake Hotel.

A few months ago, on our final Style Spin of the season, Fast Track's Theopi Skarlatos came along and showcased the Deadly Nightshades in a piece for BBC World titled: Toronto's Competitive Vintage Scene


Thanks to Kealan from Vintage 69 for lending us such awesome outfits!
(Too bad we don't have more pictures of them)

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Friday, November 18, 2011

Couture Techniques Series: Installing Perfect Zippers

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Our awesome Couture Techniques workshop series continues in December with 'Installing Perfect Zippers'. Learn how to sew in an invisible zipper, a lapped zipper, a centered zipper and a fly front zipper in this one day intensive workshop. Learn the correct presser feet to use, how to hand-baste a zipper to perfection, clean finishing linings and more. This is a must for design students and serious seamstresses everywhere who want to improve their sewing skills.

INSTALLING PERFECT ZIPPERS
3 one-day workshops are available:
Saturday Jan 21st
Saturday Feb 25th
Saturday March 17th

11am - 5:30pm
1207 Bloor St. W
$90~

Email Themakeden@hotmail.com to register!
Spaces are limited.

Couture Techniques Series: Bound Buttonholes and Welt Pockets

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We are SO excited to be bringing back "Couture Techniques" workshops at The Make Den. We are offering some new classes as well, but "Bound Buttonholes and Welt Pockets" was such a hit last year that we will be offering it 4 times this winter! This is a one day intensive workshop that will teach pocket and handmade buttonhole making secrets of a European Couturier.
Learn the proper method of marking, cutting and hand stitching a welt pocket so you have perfect edges every time! This is a must for design students and serious seamstresses everywhere who want to improve their sewing skills.

BOUND BUTTONHOLES AND WELT POCKETS
Saturday Dec 3rd
Saturday Jan 7th
Saturday Feb 11
Saturday March 24th

11am - 5:30pm
1207 Bloor St. W
$90~

Email Themakeden@hotmail.com to register!
Spaces are limited.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Christmas Gift Giving: Jewelry with Fredrick Prince!!!

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The first time I heard about Fredrick Prince was after my friend and stylist Desire sent over these awesome pics (the dresses were made at The Make Den). I was so impressed by the beautiful jewelry that he had shot, that I knew I had to ask the designer if she could teach a class!

Well, lucky us - Melissa De Luca agreed and I'm so excited to be offering jewelry-making classes just in time for Christmas!
Use new and upcycled materials to create showstopping wire and crystal conversation pieces. Make multi-strand
bracelets, matching earring and necklace sets and more. Keep them all for yourself or make doubles for the gift-giving season!

1st class: Wire wrapping teardrop crystals to make necklace and matching earring set.
Materials: Faux crystals, artistic wite, jump rings, chain, earring base.

2nd class: Multi strand bracelet made with chain, crystal and beads with matching necklace with peace sign pendant.
Materials: 5 strand bracelet base, faux crystals, fish wire, pearl/beads, chain, metal pendant, lobster clasp, jump rings, head pins

3rd class (elastic): 10 strand pearl bracelet with rhinestone connectors and charms, scrunchie ring, bracelet made with elastic and chain combined.
Materials: faux pearls, rhinestone connectors, charms, jump rings, spacers, chain

4th class: Refurbish old jewellery. Students bring in old jewellery and have fun tearing it apart and turning it into something new using the techniques that they learned in classes 1-3. All materials from classes 1-3 will be available for them to work with.

(Max 5 students)
Classes start on Thursday Dec 1st at 6pm. Each class is 2hrs long. Class fee is $135 for a 4 week session, plus a $35~ material fee. Email themakeden@hotmail.com to register!

Christmas Gift Giving: Knitting with Dylan Uscher

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I promised myself that I was going to finish all of my Christmas shopping by the end of November this year. I'm not there yet, but I started back in October and it feels SO good to be about halfway done. I won't tip my hat as to what I'm getting anyone yet, but you can bet that at least one lucky person will be getting a pair of these fingerless armwarmers.

If you want something to kick start your Christmas crafting this year, Dylan is teaching the Intro to Knitting class again starting on Nov 12th. His fingerless fall gloves with customize-able details like colour, gauge and stitch patterns make awesome stocking stuffers - or get someone a gift certificate and give them the gift of learning how to knit! Learn the essential skills like how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. His 4 week beginner class will teach all the tips on needle size, yarn selection, gauge, measurement and more. Classes run for 4 consecutive weeks. Each class is 2 hrs long and the class fee is $96~ + $15~ materials fee. Email themakeden@hotmail.com to register!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Roxanne in Washington DC

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Huge congrats to Roxanne for finishing this awesome lavender chiffon beauty! It took weeks (okay, maybe months) of hard work -
but WOW was it ever worth it! Roxanne wore this to her cousin's wedding in Washington DC and surprised her whole family with her new sewing skills. After fitting the dress lining in muslin twice to account for the gaping that sometimes occurs at the neckline when a dress goes from symmetrical to asymmetrical, Roxanne draped the chiffon directly onto the dress form and then gathered the excess at the shoulder to create a chiffon flower. The draped shoulder was then finished using a rolled edge. Look out Michelle Obama!!!

Esther and the Sweet Sixteen dress!

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Here's Esther, wearing the Sweet Sixteen dress that she made for her friends birthday party! There were a few bumps in the road on the way to finishing this awesome dress (the first bodice was murdered by the iron and had to be recut!) but Esther DOES NOT GIVE UP and Voila! The most adorable sweet-sixteen dress you've ever seen! She used poly microfibre for the bodice and the skirt, and silk chiffon for the halter ties at the neck. She used a rolled hem for the skirt and there is an invisible zipper in the back of the dress. What isn't awesome about this outfit?!

Fall/Winter Sewing classes at The Make Den

Learning how to sew is empowering, exciting and really fun. New classes are starting all the time. We'd love to have you!
Send your name and the start date you're interested in to themakeden@hotmail.com to register.

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Monday, October 31, 2011

Natural Dying: Cochineal

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The red colour from Cochineal beetles (pronounced Koch-i-neel), called carminic acid, has been used in South America since the time of the Aztecs. We ordered ours from Maiwa in Vancouver and used an ice cream scoop to crush the shells into a powder. The top picture is of silk yardage dyed with cochineal and Becca will probably use it to make herself a new tank top or a scarf!

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Natural Dye Workshop: Indigo Dying with Paper People Clothing

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We had such incredible results from the natural dying workshop on Friday. Here is Jenn, my awesome and talented friend, dying some silk shirts using Indigo dye. Jenn is a designer at her own label Paper People Clothing and hopefully some of these dying experiments will become part of her next collection! Jenn and her assistant Siv used some silk shirts and wool sweaters to test each of the dyes. Indigo is like nothing I've ever used to dye with before. The Thioureadioxide and Sodium Carbonate created a reaction that caused the Indigo to heat and foam up, turning a brilliant kelly green mixed with foamy deep blue.

I'd really like to dye some heavy cotton canvas with Indigo dye and sew it into a cropped bolero jacket before spring next year, or maybe a new canvas bag... Keep checking back for the next dying workshop dates!

Natural Dye Workshop: Walnuts

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We had SO much fun at the natural dye workshop here at the studio on Friday. With so many different colours and smells coming from the bubbling dye pots, I was reminded just how awesome mother nature really is. The walnuts that have been decomposing in water on the back patio all month... Siv is dipping the wooly sweater into the dye bath here, wrapped in nylon mesh to protect it from all the walnut husks. When the husks started to rot, they turned the water into the most amazing inky brown colour. The dye bath looked like a witches brew, but when we started to warm up the walnuts on the stove, it smelled like baking bread - warm and spicy, with no chemical smells at all. The final colour with walnut dye is actually more of a golden brown rather than deep chocolate like the dye bath, but still amazing that they can turn water such an intense shade of brown!

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Style Your Own Magazine with Jenn Nouveau!

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Ever imagined yourself editing an issue at Vogue? Art directing at ID? Here's your chance to make it happen while you channel your inner Grace Coddington. Be the creative engine of your very own magazine - learn colour theory, styling tips and then develop your concepts into a photoshoot with real models. The final project will be a collaborative mini-magazine featuring your own photography, concept and styling! Taught by Jenn Nouveau, Art Director at Atelier Magazine

Starts on Saturday Nov 19th, 11am - 2pm
Ages 14-17
Class runs for 6 weeks
Class fee is $220~
(Max 5 students)

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