Learn to Sew: Barka (Parka for Your Pet!), Fridays, August 15th & 22nd, 4pm-8pm

Instructor: Colleen Connolly

Skill Level: Learn to Sew*, ages 15 and up

Class Length: 2 sessions, 4 hours each session

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Start sewing garments for your pet with this adorable simple, lined coat. The pattern includes size ranges XS-XL, perfect for any pup in town! 

This class will take you step by step through fitting, sewing your choice of two different pattern views, and installing snaps to make a sturdy and comfortable custom parka for your pet. 

For the first class, bring in your pet’s measurements! You will need your pet’s actual chest and preferred length & width of the parka. Please see the measuring guide in the description (and your pattern booklet) for guidance. 

Be prepared - purchase your supplies online or in person before class begins! Class supplies are available for purchase at Modern Domestic. Please note that our store hours are Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Class supplies cannot be purchased when our shop is closed. 

To purchase supplies in store, we recommend allowing at least 45 minutes to shop. Our store hours are Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. If purchasing materials online, purchase supplies at least two days in advance to allow for prepping. All class supplies purchased at Modern Domestic get a 10% discount - please inquire for the code. 

Supply List:

- Merchant & Mills Barka Pattern

- Your pet’s measurements! You will need your pet’s actual chest and preferred length & width of the parka. 

- Optional: Swedish Tracing Paper (for pattern tracing instead of cutting)

- 1 - 1 ¾ yards Exterior Fabric, recommend mid-heavy cotton, canvas, denim

- ¾ - 1 ¼ yards Lining Fabrics recommend quilting cottons, mid-heavy cotton

- 1 - 2 yards webbing

- 2 ½ - 4 ½ yards bias binding

- 1 spool of Mettler Metrosene All-Purpose Polyester Thread (coordinating or color matching with bias binding is recommended)

- 8 metal snaps & setting tool (Colleen will bring a variety of setting tools that fit the snaps sold in the shop, it's important to use the correct sized tool!)

*Skill Level: Learn to Sew - You have never touched a sewing machine before or it has been years since you have. You know very little to nothing about sewing but you are eager to get started.

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