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Upcycled Applique!



That blouse you love but never wear. The jacket that just needs something. Bring it back to life with the transformative art of raw edge appliqué. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll breathe new beauty into a beloved garment — layering lush florals, texture, and color until it becomes something you can’t wait to wear again. You’ll leave with fresh skills, a reimagined piece, and proof that second chances never looked so good.

Beginner friendly — no experience necessary. If you can use a sewing machine, you’re ready.

What to Bring

        •      A clean, pressed garment of your choice (cotton works beautifully)
        •      Fabric for fussy cutting — think florals, butterflies, birds, and botanicals (we have grab     bags for $5) 
        •      Sewing machine
        •      Applique scissors (small & regular size). We recommend Karen Kay Buckley.
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        •      1/2 yd of Heat n Bond or Steam-A-Seam, double sided fusible web
        •      Embroidery floss — pearl cotton works wonderfully
        •      Embroidery needle, size

Purchase any of these of supplies for class in the shop at a 15% discount.  Value priced kit of $50 includes a fabric scrap bag with florals & prints to be fussy cut, Karen Kay Buckley scissors, fusible web, your choice of embroidery floss and package of embroidery needles.  


Minimum Class Size
:  There must be at least four students signed up for the class for it to proceed.  We will let you know 24 hours in advance if we do not have enough students and will give you an opportunity to sign up for an alternative class.  

You may cancel class up to 24 hrs in advance of your class start time; after which you will forfeit your class fee unless we can fill your spot from the waiting list, or you can send a friend.  We appreciate your understanding on this - as a small business, we are fortunate enough to have only the best instructors and they need to be paid! All cancellations must be received in writing, info@santacruzvacnsew.com.  Sorry, no exceptions.  


Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details: No prior sewing experience required! Great for true beginners, crafters and artists wanting to do something fun & creative!
Instructor: Sandi DaRoza
Instructor Bio: A lifelong artist, Sandi learned to enjoy sewing at a very young age with her beloved mother, whose creative hands were never still. She revels in the rich medium of fabric, from the vast array of bold hues and patterns to the interplay of textures and stitches - even the sounds of shears gives her great pleasure! For Sandi, quilting is about listening carefully to the fabric and translating its story into beautiful and whimsical art. Sandi is a passionate teacher. Sharing her quilts and techniques, Sandi's goal is to inspire each of her students to go out of their comfort zone and enjoy being creative.
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Price includes class fee. Purchase class supplies at a 15% discount or value priced kit for $50.

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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.