Craftcation 2026

You love my draft-your-own custom size garment projects, now let's take those skills and make a DRESS. Yes, a whole dress. With no paper pattern, just some basic measurements and a little bit of math. We'll learn how to use elastic thread to create stretchy shirring and make the perfect summer sundress that fits you EXACTLY the way you want it to.

Create a Flattering and versatile adjustable Wrap Skirt using an original Desiree Salas Designs pattern.
An upscale sewing project for the Intermediate sewist.
In this class students will create a cute, flattering wrap skirt available in 2 lengths with a Wrap tie at the waist to make it completely adjustable.
The above knee length is perfect as a Beach Wrap and the Knee length version can be a perfect addition to your everyday wardrobe. There will be an optional “Lipstick” pocket as well so students can personalize their skirts by adding this functional feature.
Can be sewn in a variety of mid-weight fabrics: Linen, silk, light weight denim, linen, mid-weight cotton, broadcloth, or recycled fabrics.
Depending on the fabrics chosen, this wrap can work for any season. Pair with tees or tanks for the summer or turtlenecks and boots for Fall.
Students will learn stitching techniques and how to create professional looking trim finishes (which are easy to obtain!) A simple and easy garment to create!
There will be multiple patterns available in sizes upto 4xl with adjustable waist ties.
Students will use Desiree’s original Wrap skirt pattern and learn “trace off” a tag paper pattern (production style). They will learn to identify grainlines, seam allowances and notches. We will cover simple stitch terminology, hemming, applying a patch pocket to a garment, sewing and applying bias trim. They will also learn about topstitching, creating bias trim (or using storebought) seam allowances and pressing techniques.

**Bring your own button Down Shirt that is 1-2 sizes larger than your normal size**

Lets take some basic sewing skills and a little bit of elastic to upcycle an oversized thrifted button up (bring your own, grab one while thrifting in downtown Ventura, or I will have some on hand) into a sweet summer blouse.

This session offers an opportunity to access sewing machines and expert support for finishing any fiber based crafts begun during Craftcation. Fiber Artist and Sewing Instructor Even Howard will be available to help you with finishing details, trouble shooting, and those "what do I do now?" questions. A lifelong fiber enthusiast and crafter, Even is available for sewing, knit, crochet, embroidery, beadwork, spinning and weaving, and other textile arts or assembly projects. This is an adaptable session so feel free to come by if you’re feeling shy, just want to work on your projects, or if you’re stuck on a step in the process. Drop in anytime during scheduled hours.