Fluffies Boot Cover Creation Class

​Fluffies Boot Cover Creation Class
Halloween can be be scary but no need to shiver!  Create Cozy warm Furry/fluffy boot covers to keep you warm while you haunt your favorite hood!

​Skills we'll learn:
🩷how to properly cut fur and sew fur on a serger/overlock machine
🩷elastic manipulation techniques to hold your fluffies in place.

​$42

​Materials provided, but feel free to bring if you have something specific in mind:

🩷Patterns and know-how to inspire creativity
🩷 Assorted faux fur
🩷 Basic black or white elastic

Looking for Custom Fabric?
If you want to purchase special faux fur for your project, here are some local recommendations:
  - New York Elegant Fabrics: 242 W. 36th St, 2nd Floor | newyorkelegantfabrics.com (https://www.newyorkelegantfabrics.com/search?q=faux+fur)
  - Mood Fabrics: 225 West 37th St, 3rd & 4th Floors | moodfabrics.com (https://www.moodfabrics.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=faux+fur)
  - B&J Fabrics: 525 7th Ave (38th/39th St) | bandjfabrics.com (http://www.bandjfabrics.com/fabrics/faux-furs)
  - Day to Day Fabrics: 214 W. 39th St (Many stores along 39th St carry some faux fur)
  - Elastic Supplies: Pacific Trimming at 218 W. 38th St

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​Taught by Jennifer Taves of Costumegasm.
About Your Instructor: Born and raised in Ridgewood queens , Jennifer Taves is the true first born Brazilian creatrix of her family in NYC. 
Starting at La Guardia High School, she started her passion for fashion and costumes. She further developed her skills at the Fashion Institute of Technology where she also earned a second degree in Accessories design. 
After college, she interned with Kim Hicks, a custom evening wear designer at Bergorf Goodman. She worked on lines for Vera Wang for Macy's and a few lines of shoes for Cappelii NY. She soon shifted to costume design at Rubie’s Costumes for 7 years, creating over 100 costumes that sold over 70 million units!
When the company moved she switched gears to selling costumes at festivals and started designing custom orders too. 
Jen now shares her love of creating and designing headpieces and costumes for various performers.

​To check out more of her art please follow Jen on Instagram @Costumegasm