Cut and Sew Your Own Handwoven Jacket
An intensive 2- or 3-day workshop to design and sew with handwoven cloth.
This is a 2 or 3-day workshop for weavers who want to cut and sew their own. This is an intense 2 or 3-day experience to design and sew with the handwoven cloth. It explores pattern layout, individual fit issues, and creative design solutions. Participants lay out, cut, and sew their own custom garments with Karen’s guidance. Having their yardage is a prerequisite. They need to bring a pattern they want to use and sewing machines. The workshop requires tables and chairs for several sewing machines and tables for cutting fabric.
Workshop Details
Hands-on studio learning
About This Workshop
Discover Karen’s approach to cloth, color, construction, and creative exploration through demonstrations and guided studio practice.
Experience Level
All levels are welcome unless otherwise noted in the individual workshop listing.
What Is Included
Instruction, demonstrations, reference materials, and workshop-specific supplies listed with the event.
What to Bring
Comfortable work clothing, water or lunch, and the tools or materials identified in the workshop supply list.
Workshop Information
Everything you need to plan your visit, prepare for the studio, and register with confidence.
Dates, Venue & Enrollment
Dates & times: To be announced
Venue: Pacific City, Oregon — final address provided after registration
Maximum enrollment: 12 participants
Registration deadline: Two weeks before the workshop, or when full
Price: $325 — placeholder
Prerequisites & Supply List
Prerequisites: Basic familiarity with handweaving is helpful. Motivated beginners are welcome.
Karen provides: Shared studio tools, demonstration materials, samples, and workshop-specific materials.
Please bring: A notebook, pencils, scissors, measuring tape, comfortable work clothing, water or lunch, and any workshop-specific tools announced before the event.
Policies & Frequently Asked Questions
What experience do I need?
Confident beginners and experienced makers are welcome. Any special prerequisites will be listed above.
What should I bring?
Bring comfortable work clothing, water or lunch, and the final supply list sent before the workshop.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations received 30 days before the workshop may be refunded less processing fees. Later cancellations are non-refundable unless the place is filled.
What if the workshop is cancelled or rescheduled?
You may transfer to the new date or receive a full workshop-fee refund. Travel and lodging are not included.