March 2018 Quarterly with Colton Helfrecht
MORNING TRUNK SHOW, 10 AM-Noon (Open to All)
In addition to seeing Colton’s very contemporary purses, bags, and small leather goods, you will learn where to buy leather and how to choose leather for projects. You will also get a peek into the fashion shows Fade to Light and FashioNext. Portland is a hot spot for quality fashion shows.
Join us today, March 10!
LUNCH & WORKSHOP, Noon – 4 PM (Registration Required)
Make a 6″x10″ leather clutch. Colton will demonstrate pattern layout and cutting techniques. He will let us in on industry tips in using leather and designing and sewing leather goods.
Kit includes:
• Leather and canvas lining – cut to size to allow more time to sew
• Zipper
• Leather tape
• Thread
Supply list:
• Sewing machine and general sewing supplies
• Size 90/14 or Topstitch 16 needle
• Zipper foot
• Scissors
• Optional: Teflon or walking foot
• Optional: Clover Wonder Clips
COLTY is a gender-neutral leather lifestyle brand centered around accessories and small leather goods such as wallets, portfolios, totes, backpacks & body harnesses. Only limited collections are released every few months. Each piece is designed, hand-cut, & sewn in a small workshop in PORTLAND OREGON, USA