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Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Do you fear your chairs catch a chill in the winter months? Crochet Cal will ease your worries by showing you how to quickly stitch a set of four cozy socks for your chair feet. Cal demonstrates how to select yarn that matches the complexion of your chair, take measurements for a perfect fit, and discusses yarn weights so you can create a set of socks for any season. You'll be all set to enjoy this class on April Fool's Day!
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Using basic crochet stitches, Cal Patch shows you how to work in the round and make a hat in any size you like. This customizable hat is the perfect way to practice new skills, like increasing and slipstitching. With this one formula, you can go on to crochet hats in different sizes, yarn weights and colors for all of your loved ones.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Crochet a custom-fit pair of one-of-a-kind socks with clothing designer, author, and teacher Cal Patch. This class covers the very basics of how to crochet a sock in the round with single crochet. The sock is worked from a recipe-style pattern, requiring either measurements of the wearer's foot or trying it on as you go. Cal shows you how to properly measure your foot and get all the correct measurements. She also designed this sock with easily replaceable...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Now that you know the basic crochet stitches, Cal will show you how to use and combine them to create different shapes, textures, and patterns. You'll learn how to increase and decrease in each type of stitch, work into the "bump" of the chain for a nicer edge, as well as how to add spaces or holes between your stitches, and combine stitches to make textured effects like bobbles and shells.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to draft your very own pattern for a custom pair of leggings, using your measurements, taken from your body, as the foundation. You'll be the designer and decide on ankle, calf or knee length, high or low waist... whatever your heart desires. Cal will show you how to take your measurements and explain the concept of "negative ease." Then you will transfer those measurements to paper with a little patternmaking mojo. At the end of this workshop,...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
If you sew but find yourself frustrated looking for cute patterns that fit well, you might want to try drafting your own patterns. It's not nearly as hard as you might think! Cal will teach you how to take proper measurements and create a pattern for a simple skirt with darts. Then take her Intermediate Sewing class to learn how to put it together. With these basics, you'll be on your way to creating a whole new wardrobe.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This workshop offers all the foundation skills you need to work up a whole bouquet of crocheted flowers. Superstar crochet instructor Cal Patch demonstrates three different center designs and five different petal styles so you can mix and match. Whether you like more frilly or structured flowers, you'll be ready to stitch up an entire bouquet's worth, ready to adorn hats, clothes, pillows - or anything that needs of touch of cozy charm.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Kick your granny squares up a notch with this hexagon shape. Cal shows you how to work a hexagon in multiple colors, as well as her favorite way to join them as you work. Crochet up a small stack and you'll be ready to create this fresh hexi cowl in a modern colorway.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
For many knitters, the thought of setting down your needles and picking up a crochet hook is a daunting one. But once you learn how to wield a crochet hook, it can become an important skill to have in your knitting bag of tricks. Cal Patch teaches some of the most common ways that crochet can be used in combination with knitting -- to add a button band to a sweater, join seams, add length to a garment, create a decorative picot or scalloped edging,...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Granny squares are a must for any crochet repertoire. Whether you choose to make your grannies multi-colored for a vintage look or a solid for a more modern take, Cal shows you how to crochet these classics. She also teaches different ways to join the squares for different projects so you'll be a granny square evangelist in no time.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to make a traditional crocheted rag rug with Cal Patch. Rag rugs are a great opportunity to use up recycled fabrics like old bed sheets and T-shirts. In this class, Cal shares expert tips on how to shred the fabric intro strips and connect them to make one continuous "yarn" for crocheting. Once you've learned the chain stitch and single crochet stitch, you'll work in spirals to create a round or oval rug.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Crochet is an endlessly versatile technique for making hats, scarves and sweaters, not to mention sculpture and rugs. And all you need is some yarn and a crochet hook. In this workshop Cal will explain and demonstrate the foundation crochet stitches and finishing off. You can create reference swatches of each stitch, or alternate them to create a stitch sampler.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Whether you aspire to make more of your own clothes or just want to fix a hem - you'll never regret learning how to use a sewing machine. In this class, Cal will introduce you to the basics - including how to use your machine and sew a humble seam. Then she'll teach you how to make a lined tote bag with a pocket and boxed corners. It's a perfect first sewing project to launch a serious sewing habit.
14) Hand Sew A Shirt
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn to stitch a shirt, sew seams, finish necklines and hem edges with just your hands, a needle, and thread. Hand-sewing clothing might seem like a wild idea, but you might actually save time since you can take your project on-the-go without being tethered to your sewing machine. Clothing designer and author Cal Patch teaches you four basic stitches, four kinds of seaming techniques, and four ways to finish edges including applying bias tape. You'll...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Make a perfect pair of basic pants customized to your own measurements. Cal Patch brings decades of garment-industry experience to the home sewer, taking tricky concepts and breaking them down into simple steps. Learn how to take your own measurements, draft your pattern, and sew up a pair of elastic-waist pants, complete with essential pockets. Cal recommends sewing them up in a medium-weight woven fabric but further customization is up to you: stitch...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Everyone has a beloved t-shirt. Now you can sew a whole wardrobe full of them after you learn how to draft your own pattern for a perfect-fitting tee. Cal will show you how to take proper measurements and turn those into a pattern. From there, you can customize your basic pattern to adjust the sleeve length, the neckline, the length of the t-shirt and much more. These are fabulous pattern drafting skills that will take your sewing to the next level....
17) Sewing a T-Shirt
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learning how to sew a t-shirt will expand both your wardrobe and your sewing skills. Cal teaches you know to sew with knits, covering how to chose different fabrics and test out stretchy seams on a home sewing machine - no serger required. This is a great first project for working with knits so you will confidently learn how to find the grainline, sew a neck band and hem with the appropriate kind of stretchy stitches.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Sewing an A-Line skirt teaches invaluable skills, as well as delivers a versatile wardrobe staple that can be customized to fit and flatter your style. In this class, Cal covers darts, invisible zippers, French seams and bias tape facings. She uses the pattern from her Patternmaking Simplified class, but the sewing techniques she covers can be applied to a wide range of skirt patterns.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Want to know the trick to making professional-looking hand-made clothes? It's all in the seam finishing. Cal Patch demonstrates ten different ways to finish your seams, most of which can be done using basic sewing tools and materials. She also gives an introduction to finishing seams with a serger, plus trickier techniques like mock Frrench seams and rolled hems. Seam finishing really is a magical skill, extending the life of your hand-made clothing...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This class will be available to view July 25, 2025. Get ready to crochet on the edge. Clothing designer, teacher, and author Cal Patch shows you how adding crochet edgings to your garments can add so much color, texture and interest. Cal covers a few ways to work crochet edgings into existing garments like the necklines of shirts and dresses. You'll warm up with a few simple edgings in single crochet and double crochet stitches and then move on to...
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