Current & Upcoming

Functional and Fun: Apron Sewing Workshop

Jan 26, 2025 1:00PM—5:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

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Join us for a hands-on sewing workshop where you’ll craft a custom apron tailored to your style with Katrina Stone. Designed for all skill levels, this class will teach you to handle medium-weight fabrics with techniques like mitered corners, seam reinforcement, and topstitching. You’ll also learn to attach ties and snaps for a perfect fit.…

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Beginning Sewing: Machine Sewing Basics

Sep 28, 2024 1:00PM—5:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

Have you always dreamed of sewing but don’t feel comfortable using a sewing machine? Then, join us and master the essentials: setting up and threading your machine, deciphering all those buttons, and discovering the essential tools to make your sewing experience a breeze. We’ll also explore a variety of fabrics, learn how to use them, discover the best…

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Ethnic-Inspired Dolls

Oct 26, 2024 1:00PM—Oct 27, 2024 5:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

Raid your stash for special fabric scraps, trims, and bits of jewelry, and join us to create a unique, ethnic-inspired doll. You'll start with a base doll form and then add unique stitched and embellished garments. Will your doll be Sami, Nepalese, Maasai, or Eastern European-inspired, or a unique blend of many traditional styles? Will your doll represent your…

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Five Awesome & Easy Couture Techniques with Claire Shaeffer

Jan 20, 2024 2:00PM—4:00PM

Virtual

Many couture techniques are not difficult! Claire has selected several favorites–the Yves Saint Laurent zipper, understitching by hand, grosgrain waist stays, the magic of elastic at the neckline, and lingerie guards. All are easy to sew and produce awesome results. This virtual class will include a trunk show illustrating the various techniques on garments along…

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African Blues

Jul 07, 2023 10:00AM—Sep 30, 2023 4:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

On exhibit from July 7 through September 30, 2023 T 10-2, W-Sat 10-4, and by appointment Also, starting July 23rd, a selection of Gasali’s textiles will be available for sale. at the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance 3420 W. Hospital Ave., Chamblee, GA 30341 678.235.4328 | info@fiberartsalliance.org African Blues is an exhibition of indigo-resist textiles meticulously crafted by Nigerian…

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Boro: The Japanese Rice Bag

May 06, 2023 9:30AM—3:30PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave Chamblee, GA 30341

Boro are a class of Japanese textiles that have been mended or patched together. The term is derived from Japanese boroboro, meaning something tattered or repaired. Sashiko is a stitching technique, often employed in the creation of boro. It can be as simple as a running stitch holding two pieces of cloth together. Wabi-sabi is…

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Beginning Landscapes in Fabric

Apr 15, 2023 9:30AM—4:30PM

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It’s easier than you think to sew beautiful, realistic fabric landscapes! In this class, you’ll work with a kit of pre-curated fabrics, selecting how they are arranged and the design of your landscape. You’ll learn how to use color and perspective correctly, how to add stitched elements like trees, grasses, and flowers, and how to select appropriate fabrics for future projects. You’ll…

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Boro: The Japanese Rice Bag

Feb 11, 2023 9:30AM—3:30PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave Chamblee, GA 30341

Boro are a class of Japanese textiles that have been mended or patched together. The term is derived from Japanese boroboro, meaning something tattered or repaired. Sashiko is a stitching technique, often employed in the creation of boro. It can be as simple as a running stitch holding two pieces of cloth together. Wabi-sabi is…

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Monday Make Night: Denim Feathers

May 09, 2022 6:30PM—8:30PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

Denim feathers are fun and easy to make and are a great way to upcycle old denim clothing. Plus, feathers can be used a million different ways – to embellish a jacket, make earrings, create a hatband, adorn a card/bookmark/box, wall decor, and … So, grab the gang and hang out with us for a couple…

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At Play in the Garden of Stitch

Jan 15, 2022 9:00AM—Jan 17, 2022 4:00PM

Loosen up and explore new territory with line and stitch in this workshop devoted to free-motion stitching, collage, and composition. You’ll learn to focus on the character of line and personal symbols through simple drawing, composition, and stitching exercises. And you’ll learn to think in thread – translating visual stimuli into pathways by stitching in…

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Make-a-Mask-Along

May 30, 2020 10:30AM—11:30AM

Want to make masks for your family and friends? Then, join Chrissy for an hour of real-time help to get you sewing masks like a pro (instead of like Kay!). This online class is limited to 10 participants so that everyone completes a mask and gets their questions answered. Register today and we’ll send you…

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Make-a-Mask-Along

May 09, 2020 10:30AM—11:30AM

Need a perfect last-minute gift for Mom? Want to make masks for your family and friends? Then, join Chrissy for an hour of real-time help to get you sewing masks like a pro (instead of like Kay!). This online class is free but is limited to 10 participants so that everyone completes a mask and…

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Past | Archive

Holiday Tea

Dec 08, 2024 2:00PM—4:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

Stitching Time

Dec 04, 2024 7:00PM—8:00PM

Textile Tasting Festival

Dec 01, 2024 1:00PM—5:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

November Book Club Meeting

Nov 19, 2024 7:00PM—8:00PM

Online

Beginning Rug Hooking

Nov 16, 2024 9:30AM—Nov 17, 2024 4:30PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

Stitching Time

Nov 06, 2024 7:00PM—8:00PM

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