did you know that Flirt Boutique offers great classes...and open home ec sewing time! it's that time of year to start thinking about holiday gifts, maybe you want to whip up some gifts for your maids, or a cute little purse for the flower girl... get the skills you need at one of these workshops! So get Flirty!
November Classes Start This Week!
Don't Forget to Sign Up!
All classes held at
303 3rd Avenue
between Carroll and 1st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Upcoming Events
Applique Class
The Fleecy Trio
Flirt Skirt Class
Build a Bag Workshop
Kids Craft and Story Hour
Applique Workshop w/ Cal Patch
Thursdays November 8th, 15th, and 29th
6:30-8:30pm
3-Class Series $120.00
Whether traditional or modern, applique is a fantastic way to embellish clothing, gifts, and decorations. We'll learn several techniques for hand and machine-stitched applique using various felt, knit, and woven fabrics, and then you can design and begin your own project. You'll be amazed what you can do!!
or call 718-852-2889 to sign up!
You can also email flirtbrooklyn@earthlink.net with your phone # and we'll call you to take your payment securely by phone.
Supplies Needed
1st Class:
Scraps of fabric and felt
Embroidery Floss
Hand Sewing Needles (big enough eye to thread embroidery floss through)
Pins
2nd and 3rd Classes:
As Above plus materials for your desired projects (can be a finished item like a tshirt or tote bag OR a peice of fabric to be made into something later)
Fall Fleecy Trio!!!
Get ready for the chilly weather by taking one of our new one night workshops!! Learn to sew your own long patchwork scarf, fuzzy bucket hat, or cozy mittens out of easy to sew polar fleece! Take a single class or take all three and make a matching set!! Great for yourself or as a gift!! Youth and adult sessions!
Class I: Long Patchwork Scarf $40
Duration: 2 Hours
Level: Beginner
Date: November 7th
Times: Youth 4-6pm
Adult 7-9pm
Our trio starts out with a beginning level patchwork scarf to introduce you to the wonderful world of machine sewing. Perfect for beginners or those of you who haven't touched a sewing machine since Home Ec the first time!
Supplies:
*1/4 yard (9") of polar feece in two different colors. This totals 1/2 yard (18") polar fleece altogether. Polar fleece should be 45" or wider.
*Matchine all purpose thread
Class II: Winter Bucket Hat $40
Duration: 2 Hours
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Date: November 14th
Times: Youth 4-6pm
Adult 7-9pm
This class will teach you to make your own cozy winter hat! The bucket style makes it perfect to pull down over your ears when the wind starts to whip! Have a hard time finding hats that fit your head? Multi size patterns assure a perfect fit!!
** For this class you should know how to fill a bobbin and thread a machine!**
Supplies:
*5/8 yard (22.5") polar fleece. Polar fleece should be 45" or wider.
*Matching all purpose thread
*Any extras you might want to adorn your hat with such as buttons, trims, etc.
Class III: Cozy Mittens $40
Duration : 2 Hours
Level: Intermediate
Date: November 28th
Times: Youth 4-6pm
Adult 7-9pm
Challenge your skills in this intermediate class where you sew up the coziest of pairs of mittens! Make sure that this winter your fingers don't get bitten by Jack Frost!
Supplies:
*3/8 yard (13.5") of polar fleece. Polar fleece should be 45" or wider
*Matching all purpose thread
*Any extras you wish to adorn your mittens with such as buttons, trims, etc
Single Class $40.00 (Specify which class you are signing up for)
Fleecy Trio (all 3 classes) $105.00
Home Ec Open Studio
Tuesdays in November
5pm-9pm
Open Studio @ Home Ec is supervised sewing time (not a private lesson) where there will always be a knowledgeble sewing expert to assist you with questions, equipment, and is full of creative suggestions! So bring your own project or just an idea and use our space and equipment to finally get to work on those ideas you've had for so long!!!
Rates:
$10/hour charged in 1/2 hour increments
This charge includes:
1 or our 8 Kenmore Model 158 Sewing Machines on individual 2' x 3' table.
Multi purpose foot and zipper foot included with machines
Sewing box includes:
*large and small dressmakers scissors
*thread snips
*tape measure
*yard stick
*seam ripper
*seam gague
*pin cushion w/ straight pins and hand sewing needles
*marking pencil
You will also have use of (and will be sharing with other sewers):
*3 steam irons and ironing boards
*8' x 5' cutting table which is 39" high
*2'8" x 5'2" cutting table 2' 11" high
*1 singer 4 thread serger
*Multiple pattern making rulers
*sewing reference books
*adjustable dress form
*28" x 56" self healing cutting mat
*Industrial straight stitch Singer can be rented upon request
Build a Bag Workshop
***NEW TIME***
Sunday November 4th 11AM-2PM
Also
Monday November 12th 6:30-9:30pm
The Build a Bag workshop is a 3-hour project based class geared toward the beginning sewer. No experience is necessary!! After choosing your own interior and exterior fabrics you will cut, pin, interface, and machine sew your own lined cotton tote bag. The cost is $95. and all materials are included. Classes are from 6:30-9:30pm. Wine and chocolate to celebrate at the end!
Call 718-852-2889 to sign up. If signing up by paypal please indicate which date you are interested in!
You can also email flirtbrooklyn@earthlink.net with your phone # and we'll call you to take your payment securely by phone.
Flirt Brooklyn, Inc. | 303 3rd Avenue | Brooklyn | NY | 11215
