I am pleased to announce that we will be offering a class on pattern fitting starting in January.  It will be meeting Tuesday mornings from 9:30am-12:30pm.  The teacher is Vicki Massaro.  She has a certificate from the School of Fashion Design in Boston, MA.  Vicki has done many bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses.  She always has a solution to fitting and construction problems.

Vicki has worked on contract for Wirkkala Designs for many years.  She has been a great sounding board for me.  She embodies the teaching philosophy I have.  She is flexible and encouraging and positive.  Don’t miss this chance to get some great insight on how to make your patterns fit you beautifully!

Begins January 9, 2007.  Cost is $210 for 6 weekly, 3 hour classes.  You must be an experienced seamstress to take this class.  Working with a commercial pattern, of your choice, you will be making a “muslin” of it to learn how to adjust to your body and transfer those markings and knowledge to your pattern.  Feel free to contact us for more details.

Today has been a big day for the website.  It is now posted!  It includes a list of new classes starting in January.  These are for all ages.  Two classes a week will be dedicated to kid’s sewing.  If they cannot make it during the posted after-school times, they are welcome to sign up for any of the other class sessions listed.

There is a map link to our new location.  Click on the address lines in the left column or the “view map” line.  It will take you to Google maps.  I think this is a very clear map and google maps has great features.

Soon, you will be able to register and pay for classes online.  I can accept registrations through my Wirkkala Designs web site.  The link is near the bottom of the links in the right column of this page.  And, you are still welcome to pay by check or call and register over the phone.  We accept MC, Visa, AMEX and Discover.