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Threads + Techniques: Hoodie Hacks

Small construction changes that give your handmade hoodies a more customized finish.

A hoodie is a great basic—but a few thoughtful details can completely change how it looks, fits and functions.
In this Threads + Techniques workshop, we’ll explore a collection of practical hoodie modifications and finishing techniques that can be incorporated into future sweatshirt, hoodie and knitwear projects.
Rather than sewing a complete garment, you’ll work through a series of focused samples designed to help you understand how each technique is constructed and when you might want to use it.
The exact technique lineup may vary as we refine the workshop, but expect to explore five different hoodie hacks, with a mix of functional details, design modifications and professional finishing ideas.

AT A GLANCE
Date: Friday, Nov 20
Time: 6-9 pm
Skill Level: Beginner 
Instructor: Jodie Kachkar
Location: The WORKROOM at Fabric + Flow

Throughout the workshop, we’ll work through five hoodie-focused techniques and modifications.

Techniques may include:

• Adding a thumbhole cuff
• Modifying or customizing a hood
• Creating a split hem
• Alternative cuff, hem or finishing treatments
• Design details that can be incorporated into sweatshirt and hoodie patterns
  

The final collection of techniques will be selected to give you a useful mix of construction skills and adaptable ideas you can take into future projects.

HOW THE CLASS WORKS
Threads + Techniques classes are designed around skill building rather than completing a full garment.

Your instructor will demonstrate each technique step by step, and you’ll create samples you can keep for reference. Along the way, we’ll talk about how the techniques can be adapted to different patterns, fabrics and garment styles.

You’ll leave with hands-on practice, reference samples and a better understanding of how small pattern and construction changes can make a handmade hoodie feel more intentional and uniquely yours.

IS THIS CLASS FOR YOU?
This workshop is best suited to sewists who are already comfortable using a sewing machine and have some experience sewing garments.
You do not need previous hoodie-making experience, but you should be comfortable sewing seams and following basic garment construction instructions.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Jodie Kachkar has been sewing since she was 12 and has spent 25 years teaching with Edmonton Public Schools, including teaching fashion to high school students. She brings an approachable, supportive teaching style to the WORKROOM and loves helping sewists build the skills and confidence to take on projects independently.

CLASS INCLUDES:

• Guided, step-by-step instruction
• All fabrics, elastic and materials required for your technique samples
• Take-home reference materials
• Use of Fabric + Flow sewing machines and sergers
• Fabric + Flow Beginner Tool Kit to keep
• Use of WORKROOM tools and equipment
• Plenty of hands-on guidance and troubleshooting

GOOD TO KNOW
Threads + Techniques workshops focus on the details that make sewing easier, cleaner and more creative.
Instead of completing an entire project, these classes give you time to practise specific construction methods, troubleshoot techniques and build a library of skills you can use again and again.

Ready to take the mystery out of sewing swim? Spaces are limited.