The One with Sincerely Jen - Friends themed Sincerely Jen Patterns Open Sew March 21-23 2025
WHERE:
Sew Whatever Studio - 155 Lincoln Place Court Belleville IL 62221
DATE:
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 21-23, 2025
Friday - 4 PM - 7 PM (Move-in, machine overview & Pizza for Dinner! We promise not to make you help us move a couch up the stairs)
Saturday -10 AM - 5 PM (Building will be closing for the last participant by 5:30 PM)
Sunday - 10 AM - 4 PM (Building will be closing for the last participant by 4:30 PM)
FROM THE DESIGNER:
How you doin’? I’m Jenny from Sincerely Jen Patterns. I couldn’t BE more excited for this fun Friends themed weekend at Sew Whatever Studios! You’ll be able to make any of my patterns that you desire and I’ll be there for you to help and support you along the way. I’m also throwing in a coupon code for each of you to get a pattern of mine that you don’t already have; so let's sew up something new and exciting! Make sure you brush up on your Friends trivia, because we have some fun in store.
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Cue the laugh track, we're getting together for "The One with Sincerely Jen"! Get ready for a weekend full of "Friends" and Sincerely Jen Patterns with Jenny Greene! Jenny has an extensive pattern collection and years of bagmaking & sewing on her resume! She is ready to help you along with your projects, give advice and tips on making your bags!
A small goody bag of exclusive items will be provided during class and you will receive a coupon code for 1 free pattern from Jenny!
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Bagmaking skills are required. This is an open sew for exclusively Sincerely Jen Patterns. Jenny will be available to answer questions and help you with your projects!
You do NOT need to know how to use an industrial for this workshop. We will be here to help!
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
We do have materials you can use within the classroom; fabric, assorted hardware, templates. However, you will be responsible for bringing your projects. We have cutting tables and cutting tools for every student if you run out of time to complete the cutting adventure.
WHAT WE OFFER WITHIN THE CLASSROOM:
We provide the machines, a wide variety of thread choices, needles, clips, rulers, thread snips, lighters, screw drivers, glue, duct tape, DST, hole punches, rivet presses, ironing station, heat press station. We also have a skiving machine for leather if you want to try to use that as well Lauren is happy to give a demonstration on it.
We plan to provide a catered lunch on both days of the class. If you have dietary needs please let us know in the notes of your ticket or in an email. We want to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible within our space.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
We have secured a room block with a rate of $119 a night from Friday-Monday at the Towneplace Inn in O'Fallon IL.
The price of the ticket does not include any travel, airfare or rides to and from said locations. These are your responsibility.
If you have any questions at all before purchasing your ticket please let us know!
OUR GOAL:
Our goal is to provide a stress-free class space to learn bagmaking. We do not want any students to feel rushed or like they weren't able to get their questions answered. We have worked tirelessly to make sure this is a safe and welcoming space to all who enter. <3 We thank you for your trust and support and cannot wait to see you there!