Workshop Description:

The Studio Coat is a patternless garment based on old Japanese farmer’s coats, or Noragi, with a few incorporated Western attributes. In this workshop students will examine Noragi from the instructor’s collection for inspiration, and then hand stitch their own Studio Coat. The sizing is very generous and there will be three muslin samples (S, M, L) for students to try on to choose their size. Noragi are constructed in a very simple manner and were worn for years and repeatedly repaired. We will be embracing the joy of slow stitching in this workshop, and while students’ stitching does not need to be neat and tidy, students must be comfortable with hand stitching. The end product is intended to be a special garment that will be a perpetual work in progress to be worked on, mended, and added to as it is worn and loved for years to come. Stencil materials will be provided to start embellishing your coat to begin its storytelling journey - Nevada City is a charming historical town with lots of inspiration!

If you are joining us from out of town, please check out the stay page for recommendations on where to stay. We get discounts at some of these spots, so please reach out for a discount code.

Students should bring:

• 3 yards of fabric at least 40 inches in width - cotton or linen - solid if you want to stencil print on it
• Thread: recommended: sulky cotton 12 weight thread, or machine thread, or sashiko thread 20/4
• Needles: recommended: milliners needles from Dritz or Clover, but bring what fits your thread and that you are comfortable using 

Schedule:

• Day One: Introduction, show samples from Jody’s collection, try on muslin for fit, cut fabric and begin stitching.
• Day Two: Stencil cutting and printing demonstration, Continue sewing garment.
• Day Three: Continue stitching and printing garment, add pockets - finish!