At (DE-FI) Global INC, we are passionate about fashion and providing our community and members with hands-on, engaging, and interactive learning experiences. Our Sewing Workshops are perfect for beginners as well as those with advanced sewing skills who are looking to take their skills to the Haute Couture level. Our Sewing Workshops Include:
Beginners Sewing (Dayton and Cincinnati Begin) -Our beginners sewing workshops are a series of projects to guide you through different creations and sewing techniques. Our projects are included the pants, skirt, shirt, and more. Each project will take approximately 3-4 workshops to complete
***Workshop dates: June 27, July 11, July 25, and August 8. All workshops will begin at 6p and will end at 8p.***
Sewing for Alterations (Dayton and Cincinnati)- Learn how to make basic alterations to your clothing, including lengthening/shortening hems, altering waistbands, sleeve and body, tapering tops and bottoms, and more. Our Alterations workshop with teach you the step-by-step instructions, to custom-fit all of your clothing.
***Dates and Times to be announced***
Sewing for Haute Couture and Fashion Draping (Dayton Only)- This (6) session workshop is an introduction to couture techniques by creating a classic wardrobe staple. The class will begin by creating a muslin or toile of the skirt that is fitted to your unique figure. Afterwards, the muslin will be disassembled to be used as the pattern for the fashion fabric. The skirt itself will introduce you to a host of slow sewing techniques that can be used on other garments. You will learn about underlining and its purpose. You will learn how to install a beautiful lining and insert a hand-picked zipper. It is easier than you would imagine! In the end, you will have a beautiful, high quality, custom skirt tailored specifically to you and a muslin that you can use over and over.
***Workshop Dates: July 11, July 25, August 8, August 22, and September 5. All workshops will start at 6p and end at 8p.***