Linda Lee preparing a lecture.

Below are descriptions of available Linda Lee lectures and hands-on workshops.

LECTURES

Great Style at Any Age

Age is nothing but a number when it comes to looking fabulous. And no one does it better than The Sewing Workshop Pattern Collection. From beautiful fabrics to stunning colors, this showcase of handmade garments will challenge you to rethink how you dress and what you want to sew. The Sewing Workshop is known for its carefree chic combinations of daring fabrics, textures and patterns in layers of drape and shape. Linda will interpret how to read the trends of the moment and fit those concepts into making real clothes for you. You will leave knowing a lot more about fabrics, where to buy the good ones, how to work with them in unique ways and how to blend them into your wardrobe, eventually building a core wardrobe of quiet confidence with the add-ons that have plenty of personality.

Fashioned in Silk

Have you ever thought of silk as an all-purpose fabric? You’ve probably only considered it delicate, too hard to sew and way too expensive. But Linda will show you how to incorporate these beautiful fabrics, from silk douppioni to silk shantung to silk tusseh, into your everyday wardrobe – one that will last for years, making its initial investment well worth every penny. She will teach you how to cut it out, sew it and care for it using the right tools, innovative techniques and fashionable styles that bypass the trends. See lots of clothes and get in on the best sources for these incredible fabrics.

Subtleties of Sewing

It’s the small things that make a difference. You know how to sew, but disappointments abound. Come to this class and learn the fine, small details that make your work better; the techniques that are never in guide sheets and are buried in too many books. You’ll rethink your tools and your stitching, pressing and marking. Learn to make smart choices and adjust your processes on demand.

Sew Easy - A Crafty Girl's Guide to Sewing

Taking the cue from the top styles of choice, Linda will put a fresh face on how to interpret the hottest fashions into quick, easy and fun sewing projects for all ages and skill levels. From her best-selling Sew Easy book series, Linda will show you how to make amazingly simple projects without using patterns. Learn to make bags, scarves, clothes and home accessories in fun fabrics while building your skills and turning out cool projects for yourself or as gifts.

Downtown Bags

The real bags, the ones you carry every day to shop, to tote, to toss around. Not the fussy ones that you carry uptown to dinner. Come to this class and learn how to make unique bags using workhorse fabrics, eco-friendly materials and hardware that lasts a lifetime. But make no mistake, these bags are cool and fashionable and fun to make. Learn to sew on tough fabrics that are little out of the norm and learn how to add details to your bags that add value.

WORKSHOPS

Mastering Miters - Mitered Tamari Apron Workshop

In this hands-on workshop, you will make a special edition of The Sewing Workshop’s Tamari Apron incorporating five of Linda’s special mitering techniques. It’s a great way to master the miters and make a fun project for yourself or a friend. Gather some great cotton fabrics in mixed patterns and colors and plan to add a little creativity to your day.

6-hour workshop

Materials list available or purchase a $55.00 kit (includes Tamari Apron pattern and Mastering Miters book - $20.00 value)

T-Shirt 101 Workshop

A woman can’t have too many t-shirts, especially if they have a flattering neckline, give a nice shape to the body and fit really well. Come to this class and learn to work with a variety of knit fabrics. In a day’s time, you will construct the either the Teagarden T or the Trio T-shirt from The Sewing Workshop Pattern Collection. Try working with slinky knit, rayon jersey, cotton interlock and other novelty knits and learn to make smart choices for seam and hem finishes and great designer details. You will leave with THE basic addition to your wardrobe and the confidence to make lots more.

8-hour workshop

Fashioned in Silk – the Plaza Jacket

In this class you will construct a Plaza Jacket from the Sewing Workshop Pattern Collection, incorporating many of Linda’s best finishing techniques for silk fabrics. You will use a base fabric of Japanese ribbed silk and linen weave, embellishing it with pieced bands of Japanese kimono fabrics. Upon signing up for the class, Linda will send you samples of the base fabric available for your materials kit.

8-hour workshop

Pants Fitting

This is a one-on-one personal fitting workshop. Using the Valencia, Hudson, or Ikina Pants patterns from The Sewing Workshop Pattern Collection, Linda will fit a muslin shell appropriate to your body type and alter your pattern. Then you will construct the pants in fashion fabric in preparation for a final fitting. You will sign up for a 30-minute fitting session with Linda on the first day, then cut out and be ready to construct the pants the second day.

30-minute appointment plus 8-hour workshop

Sew a Sensational Pillow

In this workshop, you will make a round, box pillow trimmed with covered piping and a button center. The kit will contain all that you need including exquisite silk fabrics, two unique buttons and a down form. All of the techniques learned in this class will translate to many home decorating projects – sewing a circular box shape, making and applying cording and professionally attaching buttons to a pillow. With Linda’s expertise as an interior designer, the kit selections will be interesting and beautiful. You will have an opportunity to pre-select the color combination of your choice prior to the class.

6-8 hour workshop