From Everyday to Elevated: 2-Day Crop Top & Denim Pocket Top Workshop

2 Day Virtual Workshop with Sandra Lee Chandler

This dynamic two-day virtual event is designed to empower makers to turn simple fabric and upcycled materials into wearable fashion.

Event Highlights:

• Two Full Days of Live Virtual Sewing with Sandra Lee Chandler
• Learn how to construct a crop top and upcycle denim into wearable art
• Insider sewing techniques, design inspiration, and giveaways
• Special event-only discounts for attendees

• Day 1: Participants will create a crop top using Simplicity S9045, learning the essentials of garment construction from start to finish.
• Day 2: We’ll repurpose old jeans and salvage denim pockets to create a bold, artistic crop top with a denim twist.

The workshop is open to all levels and includes live instruction, Q&A, and creative sharing throughout.

Dates & Time:

• August 8 & 9, 2025
• 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST(both days)

Day-by-Day Breakdown

Day 1 – Simplicity Crop Top S9045

What We’ll Cover:

• Pattern reading, layout & cutting
• Construction techniques: darts, seams, and hems
• Neckline finishing and personal fit adjustments

Day 2 – Denim Deconstructed Pocket Top

What We’ll Cover:

• How to deconstruct denim jeans
• Creative pocket placement and design
• Adapting lightweight patterns for heavier fabric
• Sewing, pressing, and finishing for denim-based garments

Supply List (No Kit Required):

For Both Days:

• Simplicity Pattern S9045
• Sewing machine (straight stitch)
• Matching thread
• Fabric scissors
• Rotary cutter, ruler, and cutting mat
• Measuring tape
• Pins or Wonder Clips
• Seam ripper
• Iron and ironing surface

Day 1 Specific Supplies:

• • Fabric as required on the S9045 pattern envelope (cotton, linen, light canvas, OR upcycled woven material like tablecloths or sheets)

Day 2 Specific Supplies:

• Deconstructed denim fabric (amount per S9045 pattern) – cut from jeans or denim yardage
• 30 assorted denim pockets (front/back pockets from old jeans)
• Optional: accent fabrics such as canvas, woven cotton, or recycled table linens

Meet Sandra Lee Chandler

I’m Sandra Lee Chandler, a fiber artist, designer, and sewing instructor with over 38 years of teaching experience. I hold a B.S. in Clothing, Textiles, and Design from Arizona State University and teach quilting and fashion design through Saddleback College’s Emeritus Institute. My work has been featured on The Quilt Show, Quilting Arts, and in numerous national publications. From designing upcycled fashion to repurposing vintage textiles, I’m all about helping makers discover their unique voice through the art of sewing.

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