• VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Sew a Rio Ringer Tee
  • VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Sew a Rio Ringer Tee
  • VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Sew a Rio Ringer Tee
  • VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Sew a Rio Ringer Tee
  • VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Sew a Rio Ringer Tee
  • VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Sew a Rio Ringer Tee

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Sew a Rio Ringer Tee

$95.00

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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Learn to sew a classic ringer tee in this virtual workshop led by Christine Haynes! 

In this three-evening workshop, you'll make a True Bias Rio Ringer TeeThe Rio pattern is a ringer style T-shirt or casual dress-- you can make either version! View A is a fitted top that hits around the hip. View B is a semi-fitted dress ending just above the knee. Both views have contrasting ribbing around the crew neckline and short sleeves for a slightly vintage look. 

 

You'll learn how to:

  • Measure the body accurately to create a perfect fit
  • Work from a commercial pattern, including size selection, deciphering instructions, cutting from paper pattern pieces, and more
  • Best practices for sewing stretchy knits 
  • How to attached ribbing for arm cuffs and neck hole

 

This is a three-evening workshop being held on the following dates:

Thursday 8/19 at 6:30pm-7:30pm EST - The instructor will demo how to properly print and assemble the PDF pattern, plus how to cut the fabric. Students are to complete these steps at their own pace between the first and second session.

Saturday 8/21 at 4pm-6:00pm EST - Students will sew along with the instructor during this session.

Sunday 8/22 at 4pm-6:00pm EST - Students will sew along with the instructor during this session.

**There may be homework between sessions 2 and 3!**

 

Skill Requirements

Please note this is not a learn-to-sew class. This workshop is suitable for advanced beginners who are comfortable using their sewing machine and have completed a few projects.  

 

Materials + Tools Required

**Save 10% on supplies purchased at Brooklyn Craft Co with code RIORINGER10**

  • Rio Ringer Tee Pattern -- Purchase PDF pattern size 0-18 here and size 14-30 here!
  • 1 - 3 yards (depending on size and fabric width. See size chart above!) light to medium weight knit fabrics with 40% or more stretch like cotton interlock, T-shirt jersey, and merino wool jersey.
  • 1/4" rib knit fabric 
  • Safety Pin
  • Sewing machine -- please make sure your machine is in good working order before registering for this workshop. 
  • Iron and ironing board or mat

 

Class Details

Date & Time: Three evenings-- see dates above! Please note: the date you select a the top of the page is the first of three parts for this workshop.

Location: Anywhere! This workshop will be hosted virtually via Zoom! Details will be emailed within 24-48 hours before the workshop begins.
Cost: $95 

Max # of students: 8

All class registrations are final; please view our policy for more information.

 

 

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

 Christine Haynes is a Brooklyn-based sewing author, teacher, and pattern designer. Christine grew up in Saugatuck, MI, a small beach community on the southwestern coast of Lake Michigan, where the arts were part of her daily life. She attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in the department of Film, Video, and New Media. 

Her mother taught her to sew around the age of 10, and it grew from a personal hobby, until it became her main artistic outlet. After selling ready-to-wear garments for many years, Christine turned her focus to teaching others to experience the joy of making clothing for themselves through her patterns, books, and workshops. 

Christine can be found at www.christinehaynes.com and on Instagram at @christinehaynes

 

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