11/15-11/17 Bagapalooza Virtual Retreat
Join us for a weekend of sewing fun, all from the comfort of your own home. Stay in, wear your PJ's, and sew all weekend with fellow fabric nerds!
We'll be working with the Stitched Sewing Organizers book to make organizers of all types. Together, we'll learn to sew in zippers and sew 3-dimensional projects, many of which make great holiday gifts.
The retreat includes demonstration videos for techniques used in book projects, which are available to watch ahead of time if you want to (we know some attendees like to get organized before the weekend starts). We will play the demos live during the retreat, so that you can ask questions or give feedback, and the videos will be available to rewatch after the retreat as well.
The demo topics include:
- putting in a zipper
- working with interfacing and vinyl
- making boxed corners
Included in your retreat package:
- a copy of the Stitched Sewing Organizers book (or the fabric bundle)
- notions package including a selection of zippers, interfacing, and vinyl
We will be hosting this Virtual Retreat on Zoom, with scheduled times to get together for demonstrations and to show off our progress. It's going to be a ton of fun!
Retreat Schedule (times are NYC local time):
4-6pm Friday: Welcome greeting and introductions
8pm Friday: Happy Hour
7-10pm Friday: Open sewing
10am Saturday: Morning greeting
10am-10pm Saturday: Open sewing time with drop in Zoom
8pm Saturday: Happy Hour
10am Sunday: Morning greeting
10am-3pm Sunday: Open sewing time with drop in Zoom
3pm Sunday: Show & Tell send-off
Attendees are welcome to attend any or all of the scheduled Zoom times and come and go at your own pace.
FAQ's:
Q: How do I know what supplies I need for each project?
A: We will email a sheet with all the book projects and their materials lists out to all attendees, do you can plan your projects and gather supplies before the weekend.
Q: When will the retreat package arrive?
A: Packages will arrive at your home at least 1 week before the retreat starts.
Q: Some of these projects require zippers, where do I get them?
A: We recommend Wawak for zippers (and other garment-type sewing notions).
Q: How is a "retreat" different from a class?
A: A retreat is more informal than a class. Even though we will be demonstrating techniques, attendees will choose their own project and stitch at their own pace. Everyone chats while stitching, and those who want to collaborate or help each other can do so.
Q: I already own the book, can I still sign up?
A: Yes! Please choose the "Mystery Bundle" option instead of the "book" option
Q: I want both the book and the bundle, can I do that?
A: Yes! Choose the "book" option and then click the checkbox next to the bundle in the "add on items" list to get both.
Q: Do I need to do any prep work before the retreat starts?
A: We recommend reading through the book before the weekend starts, so you can think through what you might like to work on. If you want to do even more prework, you can watch the demo videos as soon as you get the retreat link (but this is not required!)
Q: Do I need to be online the entire time?
A: Absolutely not, we expect people to pop in and out as they wish throughout the weekend.