The Capstone Hemlock Top is a comfortable and versatile staple for any wardrobe. In this workshop you will make a v-neck top featuring drop sleeves, front darts for shaping, and enclosed seams for a polished look both inside and out. It is intended to fall slightly below the waistline, and pairs well with high-waisted jeans/trousers.

EXCLUSIVE FEATURE FOR THIS WORKSHOP
Special guest instructor - Laura Fullerton (Owner/Designer Capstone Pattern Co.)

What better way to learn a pattern than from the person who designed it? This workshop will be instructed by Laura Fullerton who is the designer of the Hemlock pattern and owner of Capstone Pattern Co. Laura believes creating a handmade wardrobe should be a joyful and rewarding process, and she wants to help simplify and de-mystify the process. She started Capstone Pattern Co. in early 2023 with the mission to provide thoughtfully designed, timeless, easy-to-follow sewing patterns for modern-day makers. 

Workshop Dates and Times

This workshop is 8 hours total, split over 2 days. 

Pre-requisite for this workshop 

For our project-based workshops we require the attendee to know the basics of how to use a sewing machine including winding the bobbin and threading the machine. In addition, the attendee has practiced basic stitches and stitching in a straight line. If you have never sewed before we request that you first take our course Intro to Machine Sewing to prepare. 

Sign up for Intro to Machine Sewing here. 

Skills you will learn and practice: 

• Fitting a pattern
• Tracing a pattern
• Laying and cutting fabric
• Pinning and ironing
• Using interfacing
• Sewing a garment
• Sewing a v-neck line
• French seams

Additionally, you receive:

• 8 hours with an instructor/pattern designer
• Capstone Hemlock Top/Dress pattern and instructions to take home 
• 15% off discount for workshop fabric and supplies purchased at Main Fabric 

Visit the pattern designers webpage for the Capstone Hemlock Top & Dress for more information. 

We will always add more dates if workshops sell out or if our offered dates and times do not work for our clients. Please contact us if you are unable to make the offered course dates and times.

We are so excited that you are considering joining us for this workshop. We want to make the experience seamless, carefree, and enjoyable for you. Let us know how we can help. 

Don't forget to add your workshop dates to your calendar as soon as you have registered. About a week prior to your workshop you will receive an email outlining further details of the workshop including what you will learn, what you need to bring, and our cancellation policy. The email will also include our class waiver that will need to be signed online prior to attending the workshop. 

If you would like to know the fabric and notion requirements for the workshop in advance of a week please email or phone us at your convenience. 

At the studio we allow water and light snacks around the cutting table and sewing machines, other types of drinks and larger snacks can be enjoyed in our store sitting area. Cell phones, devices are great learning tools, you are welcome to bring and use them. 

If you have any further questions please visit our Contact & Hours page for contact details. You can email, phone, or text us anytime. Most responses take place during business hours. 

Full payment of the workshop is required at the time of registration to reserve your spot. Participants must be 14 years of age or older to participate on their own in the workshop unless otherwise stated. Participants between the ages of 14-17 must have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver. Participants between the ages 8 - 13 years of age can participate in the workshop as long as a paying adult participating as well. 

Cancellation policy 

Our cancellation policy will change as of April 8th 2024. Changes to the policy help us to provide a better experience to all of our clients. Below is our new class cancellation policy that will take into effect as of April 8th 2024. 

- Full Refund: Available for cancellations made more than 7 days before the workshop date.
- 50% Refund or Transfer: For cancellations made between 3 to 7 days prior to the workshop, you have the option of receiving a 50% refund or transferring your spot to the next available workshop. If there is no complimentary workshop you will receive a 50% refund. 
- No Refund/Transfer: Cancellations within 48 hours of the workshop date will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.

DEBUT workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Workshop spots are transferable, if you are unable to make your workshop, send a friend! Call or text us to let us know of the switch.

If you need to cancel, contact us at your earliest convenience.  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy

At Main Fabric we aim to provide a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free work space and retail environment. We welcome people of all races, genders, identities, religions, ethnicities, ages, and abilities to join our community and use our creative space. We have a zero tolerance policy for people who disrupt our inclusive and inviting space, any person who is being discriminatory and/or conducting harassing or abusive behaviour will be asked to leave the premises immediately.