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Instructor: Rebekah Joy

Sketchbook Jacket with Rebekah Joy of Flux Bene

In this class you will use the FLUX BENE Sketchbook Jacket DIY Guide & Pattern Pieces to upcycle a second hand button up shirt into a cropped jacket with large pockets, pieced appliqué on the back and bracelet length sleeves. The lined pockets have both side & top entry points and the bottom & sleeve hems are finished with handmade hem tape.

There are also options to add or remove volume from your garment to add visual interest & tailor it to your desired fit

In this class you will learn/ practice:

 

  • Considerations for upcycling vs. sewing from scratch
  • Intermediate alterations
  • Combining different fabrics together for visual interest
  • Creating lined patch pockets
  • Making straight grain hem tape
  • Making a pieced appliqué

Teacher Bio

Rebekah Joy is a full time textile artist living & working on the North Side of Pittsburgh. Since 2017 Rebekah has been focused on Flux Bene, a line of minimal waste gender neutral garments that she produces with the help of a few talented friends. Rebekah has set the goal of facilitating the reuse of 10,000 garments. In order to reach this goal, Flux Bene is now releasing DIY guides & pattern pieces so that all of their upcycled designs can be made at home. Learn more at fluxbene.com

Pre-Requisites

This class is beginner friendly.  It is not for the newbie sewist who has never sewn before, so you must have at least taken the Intro to Sewing class or have similar beginner level experience.

You will need to purchase a digital pattern for the class which you will print at home and tape together PRIOR to the first class!  If you have questions about this please contact the studio.

Supplies
Materials needed:
1. One second hand shirt – mid weight and slightly oversized is best. Feel free to bring a few shirts to choose from.
2. 1 yard of coordinating fabric in a similar weight to the fabric of your shirt (for side panels)
3. Other scraps of fabric that you might like to use in your pockets & back quilt
4. Additional fabric scraps to use for pocket lining and quilt backing. These will not be seen, so this is a great opportunity to use up unattractive fabrics or other second hand clothes that are in disrepair / are not being worn.
5. A printed pattern – The pattern will be available on the FLUX BENE website in late April- notification will be sent out to the class list.
6. Thread
** All shirts & fabrics for this class need to be woven (no stretchy knits).
Please email if you have questions about shirts or fabrics before class if you need help choosing.

Class Availability