Free Seminar &
Garment Showcase:
An Overview of the Heirloom Sewing Universe by Gail Doane
Saturday April 15th 9:00-10:30AM MT
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An Overview of Heirloom Sewing Featuring Sample Garments From a Lifetime of Gail's Work
If you were to ask 100 heirloom sewists to define Heirloom sewing you would get 100 different definitions. After 40 years of personal heirloom sewing projects and 20 years of teaching heirloom sewing all over the world Gail Doane will share her perspective on defining a beloved artform with sample garments from a lifetime of professional heirloom Sewing.
Whether you are a seasoned sewist or a complete beginner, this seminar is an event not to be missed. You will gain a new appreciation for the art of heirloom sewing, and leave inspired to complete your own heirloom projects.
Understand the Skills
What are the core skills to develop as a well-rounded heirloom sewist?
Recognize the Garments
What types of garments are considered part of heirloom sewing?
Source the Materials
Where can I source hard-to-find Heirloom sewing notions and materials?
These questions and more will be answered in the upcoming seminar!
Meet Your Instructor:
Gail Doane
In the words of Classic Sewing Magazine: "Gail Doane is an internationally recognized expert in sewing technique and design, as well as a featured designer in Classic Sewing magazine. It’s the tiny details of sewing that are her recognizable signature style."
In her own words: Gail is "an heirloom sewing addict who is detail-oriented, but prepared to break the rules."
Gail brings to the classroom over 40 years of experience, having dressed seven children, and now an ever-expanding number of grandchildren, in beautiful heirloom clothing. Her work first appeared in Australian Smocking & Embroidery in 2000 and Inspirations in 2008.
