Monday, September 3, 2018

Halloween Costume Consulting Service - Sunday, September 9 at the Pohick Regional Public Library





The Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Sewing Guild is partnering with the Fairfax County Public Library for National Sewing Month

*** Halloween Costume Consulting Service ***
Have a great idea for a costume but need help sewing it?
Learn basic stitches that take you from concept to reality!
Have a costume but it doesn't fit?
Learn how to lengthen or shorten sleeves, pants, or dresses.
Have a costume, but it needs embellishment to bring it back to life?
Learn how to securely sew on decorations with minimal effort and maximum effect!

The expert sewists of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Sewing Guild are ready to help you have a ghoulishly good time practicing sewing skills to take your costume from an ordinary get-up to sartorial splendor suitable for any Halloween Ball!

BONUS! You'll learn techniques that will last longer than the Halloween candy in your secret stash.

Details: Sunday, September 9, 2018 from 1-5pm at the Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke, VA

What to bring: Your costumes or even regular garments that need hemming, buttons, or repairs! If you have sewing tools or notions, please feel free to bring them and we'll help you learn to use them better.