Workshops

AAFG 2023-24 Workshops

Sunday, November 12, 2023 (Zoom Workshop)
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST
“Paper Dress”
Jennifer Collier
Jennifer will demonstrate paper pleating, covered binding, button loops, pockets, collars and patchworking papers to create the “fabric” for your dress. She will then go on to show how to put these together and construct the garment.
Member Fee: $40
Nonmember Fee: $90 (includes AAFG membership)

2023-24 Workshop Registration Form
2023-24 Workshop Registration Form (Fillable)

Supply List:
Access to a printer (to print the template that will be emailed 2 weeks in advance of the workshop)
Found/recycled papers (such as old maps, book pages, letters, sheet music, etc.)
Sewing machine
Thread
Needle
Scissors
Scotch tape
Glue Stick
Pencil
Optional:
Sewing machine zipper foot (but essential if you want to do covered bindings)
String or cord (also essential if you want to do covered bindings)
Pins
Tracing paper/Acetate
Scrap corrugated cardboard
Buttons
Button maker and button parts
Cutting mat and X-Acto knife

Jennifer includes a caveat: “Please be aware I retain the intellectual property to the template that I have designed — you cannot go into business making this or running workshops showing copies of my work. You can use the ideas and template for personal use, as gifts and with your own students, if you are a teacher.”

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