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Winter Classes!
Intro to Sewing classes starting January 5th (6-9pm) and January 9th (1-4pm). Intro to Evening Wear starts on January 13th (6-9pm). Fashion Illustration classes are starting on January 4th (6-9pm)....
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Ryerson Portfolio Prep: 2011
There’s alot brewing at the Make Den this week: Ryerson portfolios are due on Monday and everyone is putting the finishing touches on their portfolios. Hair, make-up, lighting – everything counts when...
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August Sewing Schedule!
Spaces fill up quickly – sign up for some August Intro to Sewing classes now! Classes are starting on Wednesday August 24th at 11am, 2:30pm and 6pm, and on Thursday August 25th and Friday August 26th...
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Fall/Winter Sewing classes at The Make Den
Learning how to sew is empowering, exciting and really fun. New classes are starting all the time. We’d love to have you! Send your name and the start date you’re interested in to...
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Happy Holidays from The Make Den!
It’s nearly Christmas! Hard to believe that 2013 is nearly finished… We’ve had an amazing year here in Toronto – from a chance meeting with Courtney Love to a new studio in Leslieville, it’s really...
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Tips Tuesday- The Walking Foot
Have you ever pinned something so perfectly only to end up with extra fabric on the top layer when sewing? This is because when using a standard presser foot, your fabrics are being fed through the...
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Tips Tuesday: Reinforcing a Slit
When you sew a skirt with a slit, especially if it is a fitted skirt, use the “eye” piece of a hook and eye to reinforce the top of the slit. This will allow you to move free of fear of a wardrobe...
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What’s a “Jelly Roll”, “Layer Cake”, and “Charm Pack”?
If you’ve ever wanted to make a quilt but don’t know what you’re doing, now is your chance to avoid half of the challenge. This month Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes and Charm packs are coming to the studio!...
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Tips Tuesday- Easy 1/4″ Seam
Want to sew a 1/4″ seam and don’t have the proper foot? There’s an easy way to ensure your seam allowance is accurate using just stuff around the house. Take a stack a masking tape or a pile of sticky...
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Introducing Iskwe Couture
My name is Lindsay O’Keese and I am a member of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. I am in the process of a career change from Social Work, which I’ve practiced in the last 10 years to...
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