Sewing with Metal

Aug 30, 2021 | Program

Take your sewing in a new direction by learning techniques to embellish fiber with metal. In this class you will make a 6″ x 6″ size sample or work of art. Backing, mistifuse, some muslin or limited color 100% cotton fabric, and metal provided. Student...

Scarf Dying

Aug 30, 2021 | Program, Visual / Design Arts

Scarf Dying ___________________________________________________________________________ Learn problem solving skills to determine how the colors will blend and complement each other when applied to fabric. Students will refine and complete an artist work using fabric...

Intro to Patternmaking

Aug 30, 2021 | Program

Darts are wedge shapes in a pattern that are used to control fullness and to shape a garment to your body. On a bodice, for example, darts serve to shape the fabric around the curves of the bust. Learn what tools a pattern maker uses and learn how to adjust the darts...

Malissa Long

Aug 30, 2021 | Artists, Virtual Programs

Malissa Long has helped lead Generation STEAM, is the Textile Lead at MakeICT, and is a current member of The Arts Council of Wichita. She has a variety of sewing experience with both children and adults. She loves to explore the bounds of her sewing machine and has...

Bags We All Make

Aug 30, 2021 | Math, Program, Visual / Design Arts

Bags We All Make ____________________________________________________________ We’ve all heard of SWAG bags at major events SWAG is an acronym for Stuff We All Get. BWAM Bags We All Make, puts a spin on this as students learn basic sewing skills through bag...