FitNice Fashion Retreat – Long Beach, CA

Hampton Inn Long Beach Airport
3771 N Lakewood Blvd.
Long Beach, California 90808 USA

• Complimentary Guestroom Wi-Fi
• Heated Pool/Jacuzzi
• Laundry Facility
• Workout Facility
• Walking distance to local restaurants (The LBX – the long beach exchange)
• Complimentary Shuttle to and from the Long Beach Airport. (5 am to 10 pm)
• Check In: 4:00 p.m. Check Out: 11:00 am

First Class Oct 24th Is Design Class
Please bring a picture from a magazine or flyer or a garment you want to copy for the first day. I will show you how to do that.

And then the fun begins!

Please bring:
enough fabric for 2 tops (1 ½-2 Yards each) and 2 pants (3 Yards each ) along with a spool of black and off white thread.  You are welcome to bring more fabric and an idea of what you want to make.  You may want to bring a notebook—I have a small one for you.  You will leave with the clothes and patterns to match!

Please also bring:
A serge protector, clear scotch tape, extra needles, thread and sewing supplies. Laptop or computer would be great!

Additional Notes:

• I will bring all the books.
• Machines are provided by OC Sewing.  You may bring your own if desired!
• Each day starts at 10am and runs through 8pm. 
• Lunch and dinner are on your own.

SUPPLY LIST FOR TOPS

• MASTER KNIT TOP PATTERN
• 1 1/2 TO 2 yards KNIT of your choice FOR EACH GARMENT. (May I suggest: Ponte knit , ITY)
• Schmetz size 12 or 14 STRETCH NEEDLE
• Thread to match your fabric (polyester)
• Pencil to draw pattern
• Scotch Tape—LOTS OF IT!
• A BIG SMILE!

SUPPLY LIST FOR PANTS

• MASTER PANT PATTERN
• 3 yards FABRIC May I suggest: 4 way stretch knit
• Schmetz size 14 or 16 universal needle
• Thread to match your fabric (polyester)
• Pencil to draw pattern
• Scotch Tape—LOTS OF IT!
• A BIG SMILE!

I WILL HAVE FOR PURCHASE

• Pattern Ease
• Drawcord Elastic
• French Fuse