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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

2013 Meet & Greet! The Sewing, Fashion + Style Conference You MUST Attend!

Here is a look at what we will be doing in July!! Registration opens Friday so read up and email me with "save the date"in the subject line to get updates as they become available.

Last year was great but this year is going to be better!!  

Guest Instructors, Sewing Machine Giveaway, Gift Bags 

& Much More!


July 19- July 21 2013!! Los Angeles, CA

New + Exciting Classes!
I am so excited to announce my special guest instructors! Tailor and Seamstress to the stars, Daniela Kurrle + Film and TV Costume Designer, Julia Schklair and Me!
2013 Meet & Greet has become the Sewing, Fashion + Style Conference you MUST attend!
If you have ever wanted to sew, learn the basics, expand on what you know, get knowledge from industry experts in Hollywood and have a blast at the same time then it is time to sign up and get ready because these two days will be filled with excitement, shopping, learning and more for 
ALL SKILL LEVELS.
Friday 7/19
8:00pm Guest Arriving Friday are welcomed to join me for dinner (details to follow) 
Saturday 7/20
8:00am  Meet for Intros, Q&A and Itinerary of scheduled events, an intro into buying fabrics.
9:00am Walking Tour of the Fabric District: Lessons on How To Buy Fabric, What to Buy,  How Much To Buy & What to Avoid (SO MUCH FABRIC!!) all while shopping and choosing fabrics.
12:30pm Wonderful Lunch (included in registration) Served on the Patio overlooking the pool!
2:00pm Workshop: Pattern Understanding, Most Common Fitting Issues, Sewing Basics and Tips / Class taught by Mimi G
3:30pm Workshop: Couture Tips + Tailoring Tricks w/ Daniela Kurrle Celebrity Seamstress + Tailor to the Stars. Learn Couture Finishes & Tips + Learn Tailoring Elements To Take Your Sewing To 
New Heights! Great class for newbies and intermediates to get a better understanding of home sewing 
vs' ready made techniques.
5:00pm End Day 1
Sunday 7/21
9:00am Workshop: Learn to Make a Skirt Sloper (Fitting Shell) based on your measurements (a sloper is a record of what fits you. A basic skirt pattern that can be made into different style designs and will always fit) Pattern Fitting, Adding Ease and Construction discussed in detail
1:00pm Workshop: How To Shop and Build Your Wardrobe: Creating More with Less and Finding Style, Shapes and Colors that Work for YOU! Class given by Mimi G + Hollywood Film & TV Costume Designer Julia Schklair!
2:30pm End Day 2

I cant wait to meet you all!!! Check back Friday for the registration links.

Registration Fee:

Early Bird         1/18 -1/20   $170.00
After Tuesday   1/21            $185.00

Hotel and airport recommendations on Friday




10 comments:

  1. So proud of you. This is going to be a fantastic event!

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  2. Go Mimi! Looks like it's getting bigger and better each year. Onward and upgrade! xoxo

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  3. I'm ready! Can't wait to sign up. Sewing can be so relaxing.

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  4. Dear Mimi.
    If I lived in the States, I would definitely be there:)

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  5. Where will this take place? I didn't see any specific city/state info listed above.

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  6. i wish this would of been in the d.c area i would of attended

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  7. Oh man that's gonna be awesome! Not sure if this East Coast girl can swing a trip to Cali though. Much love from NYC! :-)

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  8. I am working on my husband to bring me.

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Thank you for taking time to comment ;-)

xoxo
mimi g.