Time to Zip It Up with Ron Collins - October 2026 - In Studio Class

Time to Zip It Up with Ron Collins - In Studio Class

Monday, October 26, 2026 - 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Skill Level Suggestion: Intermediate - You’re confident in construction techniques and can troubleshoot as needed. You want to refine your accuracy and finish work more professionally

Description

Having a hard time with your zippers? Centered zipper, fly front, lapped zipper, exposed zipper pocket and invisible: these five zipper techniques are a must for any clothes construction.

Learn the centered zipper with a fool proof technique that will never shift again when inserting it. See how to design fly front zippers with a deep placket to avoid the zipper or zipper pull from showing on the center front of your pants or jeans along with adding in the zipper shield. Lapped zippers is where all the construction is to one side and is always great for most dresses, pants and skirts. An invisible zipper is not as hard to sew as you might think; the secret is the pressing of the zipper before sewing. Exposed zipper pocket is great outerwear jackets; see how the pocket lining makes the pocket opening for easy construction

Kit included in the cost of the class.

Supply List

• Sewing machine (in good working order with usual accessories- you must know how to use your machine)
  
  
• Marking Pen
  
  
• Thread, any colour
  
  
• Scissors
  
  
• Pins
  
  
• Seam ripper
  
  
• ¼” wide “Lite” Steam-a-seam
  
  
• Sewing gauge
  
  
• 12” ruler

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CLASS POLICY

Thank you for choosing Out of Hand Quilting & Fabrics for your creative endeavours! We're excited to have you join our classes and learn new skills. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we have established the following store policy regarding class enrollment:

1. Registration: By registering for a class, either online or in-store, you are entering into a contract for participation in that class. We kindly ask that you carefully consider your schedule and availability before enrolling.

2. Class Cancellations + Shop Credit: Class registrations are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. If we are able to fill your spot from the waitlist, you will receive a shop credit for the value of the class. If we are unable to fill your spot, no refund or shop credit will be issued.

3. Transferability: Class registrations are non-transferable. If you are unable to attend, you cannot transfer your enrollment to another person. 

4. Minimum Class Requirements: Please note that classes have a minimum requirement of participants to cover instructor and staff costs and ensure an enriching learning environment. We will make every effort to meet these requirements and run the class as scheduled. In the event that the minimum class requirement is not met, participants will be notified 1-2 weeks in advance. Only in this instance, a full refund will be issued to those who have already enrolled. We understand that this may be disappointing, but it is necessary to maintain the quality and viability of our classes.

We understand that life can be unpredictable, and we genuinely want to support your passion for creative exploration. We encourage you to reach out to us as soon as possible if you find yourself unable to attend a class you have registered for. This will allow us to explore the possibility of filling your spot from the waitlist and providing you with an in-store credit.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to our class enrollment policy. Our goal is to create a warm and inviting community of crafters, and your commitment to our classes contributes to the vibrant and creative atmosphere we strive to maintain.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out to our friendly staff. We are here to help and are excited to embark on this creative journey with you!