Ponce City Market

February 17 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Topstitch

This fold-over, zippered clutch is a great intro to sewing project! In this class you will learn all the basics of sewing, including learning the parts of the sewing machine and how to use them, learn how to wind a bobbin, thread the machine and troubleshoot common issues. You’ll also learn how to cut and pin fabric, learn the basics of understanding seam allowance, straight stitching, sewing curves and corners, and inserting a zipper. We’ll provide the pattern to cut and specific instructions to guide you along the way to make a useful and beautiful clutch.

Skills you will learn: The skills you will learn in the class are how to understand a sewing machine, the concept of seam allowance and how to sew to a particular seam allowance, how to pin and cut fabric, how to sew in a straight line, pivot at corners & how to insert a zipper.

Skills expected: None!

Materials needed: 1/2 yard of fabric each for the Main fabric & Lining. Recommended fabrics include quilting cotton, linen, canvas, chambray. We have several suitable fabrics available for purchase in our shop online & in person.

Materials provided: A sewing machine, coordinating thread, fabric shears, pins, marking tools, measuring tape, an iron, interfacing, and your zipper.

2018 Dec January 2019 Feb 2020

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2019-02-17 15:00:00 2019-02-17 18:00:00 America/New_York Topstitch Intro Sewing: Clutch This fold-over, zippered clutch is a great intro to sewing project! In this class you will learn all the basics of sewing, including learning the parts of the sewing machine and how to use them, learn how to wind a bobbin, thread the machine and troubleshoot common issues. You'll also learn how to cut and pin fabric, learn the basics of understanding seam allowance, straight stitching, sewing curves and corners, and inserting a zipper. We'll provide the pattern to cut and specific instructions to guide you along the way to make a useful and beautiful clutch. Skills you will learn: The skills you will learn in the class are how to understand a sewing machine, the concept of seam allowance and how to sew to a particular seam allowance, how to pin and cut fabric, how to sew in a straight line, pivot at corners & how to insert a zipper. Skills expected: None! Materials needed: 1/2 yard of fabric each for the Main fabric & Lining. Recommended fabrics include quilting cotton, linen, canvas, chambray. We have several suitable fabrics available for purchase in our shop online & in person. Materials provided: A sewing machine, coordinating thread, fabric shears, pins, marking tools, measuring tape, an iron, interfacing, and your zipper. Topstitch

February 17 | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Topstitch: Embroidery 201

Topstitch

Do you know the basics of embroidery and want to continue your stitching and learning? This is a next level embroidery class, where you will be stitching a custom piece using the thread painting technique. You can either choose from a pre-made pattern designed by our very own Morgan Bowling or bring in a design, illustration, or photo of your own to work from.

Skills taught: Transferring designs with printable stabilizer, advanced stitches (fill-in satin stitch & split stitch), working with color.

Skills expected: Basic hand embroidery.

Materials needed: None, we will have everything you need.

Materials provided: Pattern, hoop, stabilizer, fabric, thread, snips, needles, marking tools.

2018 Dec January 2019 Feb 2020

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2019-03-17 11:00:00 2019-03-17 14:00:00 America/New_York Topstitch: Embroidery 201 Do you know the basics of embroidery and want to continue your stitching and learning? This is a next level embroidery class, where you will be stitching a custom piece using the thread painting technique. You can either choose from a pre-made pattern designed by our very own Morgan Bowling or bring in a design, illustration, or photo of your own to work from. Skills taught: Transferring designs with printable stabilizer, advanced stitches (fill-in satin stitch & split stitch), working with color. Skills expected: Basic hand embroidery. Materials needed: None, we will have everything you need. Materials provided: Pattern, hoop, stabilizer, fabric, thread, snips, needles, marking tools. Topstitch

February 17 | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Drag Queen Story Hour

Posman Books

Stop by Posman Books at Ponce City Market and enjoy our monthly Drag Queen Story Hour! Join us on Sunday, February 17th from 3 pm – 4 pm for Drag Queen Story Hour with Brent Star. Our hostess this month, Brent Star, is a larger than life Drag Queen who will read to children and lighten up your Sunday. All ages are welcome to come and enjoy a few books and a lot of laughs!

2018 Dec January 2019 Feb 2020

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2019-02-17 15:00:00 2019-02-17 16:00:00 America/New_York Drag Queen Story Hour Stop by Posman Books at Ponce City Market and enjoy our monthly Drag Queen Story Hour! Join us on Sunday, February 17th from 3 pm - 4 pm for Drag Queen Story Hour with Brent Star. Our hostess this month, Brent Star, is a larger than life Drag Queen who will read to children and lighten up your Sunday. All ages are welcome to come and enjoy a few books and a lot of laughs! Posman Books

February 17 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Topstitch: Kimono (Pt.2)

Topstitch

One of the sewing community’s most popular patterns, we are so excited to be offering this class. In this 2-day advanced beginner class, you will be making the Wiksten Kimono. The Wiksten Kimono is an oversized jacket that is comfortable, stylish and the perfect make for winter. Fully lined and reversible (but with pockets on only one side), it is a fun & satisfying project. The design includes three different lengths to choose from– short (hip length), mid (below-hip length), and long (thigh length). Pattern and sewing tools included at class.

Fabric not included. Check the pattern back for fabric yardage required for your size. Bring your pre-washed and cut out fabric to class.

Recommended Fabric:

-for Main fabric: medium weight woven fabric with good drape, such as textured cotton, chambray, linen, soft denim, cotton/linen blend, twill, and wool
-for Lining fabric: light to medium weight woven fabric with good drape, such as textured cotton, chambray, linen, cotton/linen blend, and silk
-2 1/2 yds flexible, lightweight fusible interfacing

NOTE: To save time and space for your fellow sewists, cut your pattern out before class. We encourage you to stop into the shop before class for help cutting out your fabric if needed.

2018 Dec January 2019 Feb 2020

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2019-02-17 15:00:00 2019-02-17 18:00:00 America/New_York Topstitch: Kimono (Pt.2) One of the sewing community's most popular patterns, we are so excited to be offering this class. In this 2-day advanced beginner class, you will be making the Wiksten Kimono. The Wiksten Kimono is an oversized jacket that is comfortable, stylish and the perfect make for winter. Fully lined and reversible (but with pockets on only one side), it is a fun & satisfying project. The design includes three different lengths to choose from-- short (hip length), mid (below-hip length), and long (thigh length). Pattern and sewing tools included at class. Fabric not included. Check the pattern back for fabric yardage required for your size. Bring your pre-washed and cut out fabric to class. Recommended Fabric: -for Main fabric: medium weight woven fabric with good drape, such as textured cotton, chambray, linen, soft denim, cotton/linen blend, twill, and wool -for Lining fabric: light to medium weight woven fabric with good drape, such as textured cotton, chambray, linen, cotton/linen blend, and silk -2 1/2 yds flexible, lightweight fusible interfacing NOTE: To save time and space for your fellow sewists, cut your pattern out before class. We encourage you to stop into the shop before class for help cutting out your fabric if needed. Topstitch

February 17 | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

Citizen Supply Winter Sale

Citizen Supply

Even if the temps aren’t dropping, our prices are! Swing by on February 15, 16, and 17 and take at least 20% off our entire election of 200+ brands. Some deals go all the way up to 70% off. ALSO special deals on retail items when you buy a drink from Likewise. Don’t worry, we’re still cookin’ up some other details to make this weekend the best sale of the winter season… so stay tuned to see what else is going down at Citizen Supply’s first ever Winter Sale.

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