july sewing class

JULY sewing class with cal patch!

this one-day workshop will take you through the steps of built by wendy pattern #3692, and you will have a completed garment by the end of the day. these classes are a lot of fun... and it's so satisfying to have a dress to wear by the end of the day. vegetarian lunch included.

the top photos is from curiousbird, and the bottom image shows the various options with this pattern.
try to email me right away if you would like to sign up— spots are limited. and feel free to write me with any questions.

lena [at] lenacorwin.com

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JULY SEWING TOP/DRESS WORKSHOP WITH CAL PATCH
intermediate level, no clothing/pattern experience necessary

one 5-hour workshop
11am – 4pm
saturday, july 18th
$125 + supplies

cal patch will be in town briefly and i’m very happy that she has time to teach this class! if you know how to use a sewing machine, but following a pattern on your own is intimidating— then this class is perfect. or if you just enjoy the structure of a class and sewing with others! we will be using the simplicity 3692 built by wendy pattern. students must arrive at class with pieces already cut out and marked, as this can take up to 2 hours and it will be otherwise impossible to finish the project in the allotted time. you will need to bring your own sewing machine to class. if you can’t, you can email me and I will try to arrange to borrow one for you.

* * ALSO, spots are still available in the jewelry making and screen printing t-shirts classes!

goodies for sale

drats! i wish i was going to be in the city this weekend because a whole bunch of cool designer-friends and their cool designer-friends are having a sale at lena's studio. dear birthday, mociun and shabd will be there, plus way more. see the full linkable list of makers and see some drool-worthy photos of the stuff here. i envy you if you can go!

april classes at lena's studio

NEW CLASSES!

classes are held in my fort greene, brooklyn studio. email lena(at) lenacorwin.com to sign up.

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april textile stamping class

beginner level

learn to print allover patterns on tote bags, cloth napkins, fabric yardage (and more) using handmade stamps. this class is new and improved-- after observing some difficulties that people have had in past classes, i've done some adjusting and experimenting, and am excited to offer this class again!

three 2-hour sessions

6:00pm - ­ 8:00pm

Tuesdays, April 14, 21, 28

$220 +supplies

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april sewing tunic/dress workshop with cal patch

intermediate level

cal will be in town briefly and i'm so happy that she has time to teach this class! if you¹re like me, and know how to use a sewing machine, but have always been intimidated to try a pattern on your own, then this class is perfect for you. we will be using the Simplicity 3964 Built By Wendy pattern. students must arrive at class with pieces already cut out and marked, as this can take up to 2 hours and it will be otherwise impossible to finish the project in the allotted time. yummy lunch included!

see the pattern here:

one 5 hour workshop

11am ­ 4pm

sunday april 19th

$125 + supplies

there will also be a 1 hour finishing class on monday april 20th at 6pm, if needed.

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indie designer sale

SAPLINGS lena corwin and caitlin mociun, along with a gaggle of other talented friends, are holding a sale this sunday in fort greene. you can get a lot of shopping done by combining this with a visit to the brooklyn flea and gifted, the indoor holiday offshoot; they're all within a few blocks of the Clinton-Washington subway stop!

lena interviewed on the Storque

one of our very own SAPLINGs, the incredibly talented designer lena corwin, was interviewed for the Storque. she also gives the how-to's for one of the gorgeous projects in her book, Printing by Hand: this printed dresser. plus she shares some of her Etsy favorites, and if you know her taste, you'll surely want to inspect. so check it out!

brooklyn flea grand opening

Hi Friends,

Come check out the Brooklyn Flea this weekend! I’ll be there selling in the Design*Sponge section. The Flea sounds like it’s shaping up to be a great weekend destination. Vendors will be selling vintage furniture & architectural salvage, antiques & vintage clothing, records, new clothing and home goods, art, jewelry, fabric, and local food. It’s a very well curated list!

Here’s a link to a New York Magazine article and slideshow of the Flea goods:

http://nymag.com/shopping/bestbets/45291/

The details:

brooklyn flea
sundays, 10:00am – 5:00pm
bishop laughlin school yard
lafayette ave, between clermont and vanderbilt in fort greene
map-- http://tinyurl.com/25l97j
rain or shine.

And here’s a peek at one of the new tote bag designs that I’ll be selling...



xoxo
Lena