Seminar by Sandra Betzina at Britex Fabrics – Working with Intimidating Fabrics
Thursday, September 2nd
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
8:30 pm-9:30 pm (fabric consultation w/Sandra and shopping)

Working with Intimidating Fabrics
Thursday, September 2nd
6:30pm-8:30pm
8:30pm-9:30pm (fabric consultation w/Sandra and shopping)

Get tips on working with exciting yet intimidating fabrics: silk jersey, sequined fabric, wool jersey, silk chiffon, wool tweeds, double-faced wool, boucles and textures.
Also learn:
*How to underline
*How to prevent drag lines when making bias cuts
*How to seam and hem different fabrics
*How to insert flawless invisible zippers

Registration Call Judy or Steph at Britrex Monday -Saturday 10 – 6 to sign-up, 415-392-2910. Please have credit your card handy for payment information. Class is $45 and is non-refundable. You may also register at the store, where cash and checks are acceptable. Registration limited, so sign up by Aug. 27th. For more information about Sandra Betzina, the Power Sewing WebTV Show and her books and patterns visit Power Sewing WebTV Show.





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Trunk Show – Local designer, Loretta Warner
Saturday, November 21, 2009 between 1 and 3 pm
Local designer, Loretta Warner will be presenting her timeless, innovative knitwear and other garments in a trunk show at Britex Fabrics on Saturday, November 21st between 1 and 3 pm. Loretta is a trained Fashion Designer, a faculty member of the Fashion Department of San Francisco City College where she teaches courses in sewing, draping and millinery, and a private sewing instructor in her Berkeley studio. She is the featured artist in the premier issue of Interweave Press Knitscene Magazine (Fall/Winter 05), http://www.knitscene.com. Having a lifelong love of the art, she is a true artisan and respected master craftswoman who continually studies both Fashion and Art in the exploration of possibility that is present through the use of all things colorful and tactile. Using a variety of tools and media, including the knitting machine and industrial sewing machine, Loretta is passionate about making timeless, beautiful clothing and art.

Bernina Sewing Machine Demonstration
Bernina will be demonstrating machine sewing techniques on the third floor of Britex Fabrics every 1st Saturday of the month between 10:30 and 12:30. Britex Fabrics, 146 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. 415-392-3906.