Nov 13 | SCRAP Sewing Workshop: Spine Smocking! 🪡 | Ages 16+

This Friday, learn a unique, beautiful, specialty hand-sewing technique called spine-smocking! Also known as arrow-smocking, this hand-sewing technique uses a needle and thread to cinch fabric in an intricate-looking pattern. Instructor Kate (she/her) will teach students the steps to lay out a smocking design and follow the steps to a gorgeous finish, using upcycled and donated materials and tools! Students are welcome to bring a shirt to smock the "spine" of (ideally one that's at least 2 sizes too large for the wearer, as the technique cinches the fabric and shrinks the width), or use one of our scraps to make a gorgeous smocked piece (you could even frame it!). In this workshop, we will: • Get an introduction to the world of smocking ("fancy pleats"!) • Explore arrow/spine-smocking, and learn about other smocking techniques • See a smocking pleater machine up close and in action! • Begin progress on personal smocking projects! This workshop will get definitely you started on a smocking project, but not everyone is guaranteed to finish (detailed hand-sewing can sometimes take even longer than 3 hours)! So... your ticket will also get you free entry to Studio Drop-In on Thursday, November 19 from 4-6pm (Third Thursdays!). Accessibility Note/Advisory This is a technique that requires high manual dexterity, as the threading, stitching, and stitching are finely detailed. We'll be working during the best daylight hours, so stitchers should have good light; for stitchers with lower vision, we also have 2 magnifying lights that may come in handy. Please email us before purchasing a ticket if you have any questions about accessibility around this craft! 12-3pm | Ages 16+ Youth over 16 must have their ticket purchased by a parent/guardian. All tools and materials provided; for optional shirt-smocking variation, shirts will not be provided, and should be brought from home. Mask-friendly environment Location: The new SE SCRAP Education Studio! 619 SE 6th Ave 😊 --- Reserve your seats before the event! SCRAP prioritizes access to affordable art materials and expression, so we’re offering tiered ticket options: • Ambitious Artist ($20) - This ticket reflects the “true value” of the event. • Patron of the Arts ($25) - Your extra support contributes to continued ticket accessibility — thank you so much! • Curious Crafter ($15) - Our most accessible option for community members experiencing financial hardship. All event ticket sales are final and non-refundable. If you cannot make it to the event, feel free to send a friend in your place— we’d love to host them! Thank you for understanding and supporting our SCRAPpy little creative reuse non-profit! A smocking pleater machine and smocked fabric! Your instructor, Kate, working on smocking pleats!