I am just about to depart Topeka for home, having completed a 3 day workshop, Sew Kansas, followed by a one day seminar on the Alabama Chanin lifestyle and techniques.
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| Tops: MixIt shirt, Future shirt pattern, Plaza vest, Barcelona top, Siena top (below), Tremont Jacket |
This is the second Sew Kansas for me - the first was in 2015. Sew Kansas is a 3 day workshop taught by Linda Lee of The Sewing Workshop. It takes place in her shop in Topeka KS.
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| This is a version of the San Diego jacket, an older TSW pattern. |
Good lighting. Great company. Fun times. Delicious food as needed. Individual help. And wonderful master classes taught by Linda Lee several times a day. Each of us chose what and when to work on sewing projects.
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| Here is the vintage San Diego on me. |
Linda Lee is an experienced and accomplished interior designer and it certainly shows in the design and layout of her shop. One large room contains the classroom studio with Bernina sewing machines, samples of each current pattern in multiple sizes, the patterns, notions, fabrics and work stations for each of the 4 employees. It seems like a lot for one room, but it is arranged artfully and efficiently.
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| And here is a new version of the San Diego. Cool, eh? |
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| Monique, one of the students, modeled her new San Diego. It is still being tweaked but will also include a cute tunic version. Can you see the interesting hem line? |
It is always exciting to see what is in the works. I like the older version of the San Diego but I cannot wait for the new version to come out.
Looks like such a good time! And so many pretties - love so many of these styles.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a great retreat, Martha! Maybe one day! I've said this before, but I LOVE LOVE your hair! You look so fabulous, so pulled together, so chic, in your San Diego ensemble! You know, that is a top that I have always wanted to make, but have never done so!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, shams.
DeleteSorry to have missed you, Martha. I am right down the road in KC. Our ASG group had a 2 day session with Linda in June so I didn't go in July. The rolled up sleeves on the new version of the San Diego look really nice on you.
ReplyDeleteI would've enjoyed meeting you. Hope to next time.
DeleteYou are so lucky to live in the vicinity of such talented and artistic people who are willing to pass on their knowledge. Your new San Diego is great
ReplyDeleteMartha, loved the photos. You really captured the vibes of The Sewing Workshop. Look forward to more sewing conversations.
ReplyDeleteAbbie
So good to see with you, Abbie. I'd love to see pix of your new TSW pieces.
ReplyDeleteMartha, It was so great meeting you at the Alabama Chanin workshop day on Saturday at The Sewing Workshop. I intend to take the Sew Kansas workshop in October or November. I sat in the table behind you, on the left of Mindy, the lady who made her own AC outfit. I'll follow your blog. Chelle Cohen
ReplyDeleteChelle - good to meet you. Wasn't that workshop fun? I hope you enjoy Sew Kansas in the fall as much as I do. Such a dip into pure inspiration.
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