Instructor: Suzy Wurtz
Skill Level: Intermediate
Giddy on up your sewing skills with your very own handmade Western shirt! This sewing class will teach you the basics of shirt construction, and with the garment fully customizable to suit your style. Choose from two different shirt styles, and several sleeve, piping, pockets, and embellishment options. This two-day class is intended for intermediate sewists. Students will be bringing their own supplies and patterns. Detailed supply list can be found HERE.
There will be an hour break for lunch.
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About the instructor:
Suzy Wurtz, the face behind Mountain Laurel Sewing Company, has been sewing since she first snuck into her mom’s sewing room at the age of 9. In 2012, and many broken needles later, she graduated from Penn Foster’s Dressmaking and Design School, ran a home sewing business, and worked for local machine shop. Suzy’s experience includes garment design and construction, pattern design, alterations, sewing lessons, and sewing machine workshops. Suzy lives in Ephrata with her two teenagers and one cat. When she isn’t sewing, she can be found enjoying the outdoors, gardening, playing music, and making art.Â
Cancellation/Refund Policy:Â
We understand that plans can change, and we strive to accommodate our participants as best as possible. Please review our refund policy before registering for a workshop:
In order to request a withdrawal from a workshop, students must contact the Guild by phone at 717-431-8706 or contact us here.
Cancellations More Than 7 Days Before the Workshop
If a cancellation is made more than 7 days before the workshop, a 10% administrative fee will be deducted from any refund to the original form of payment to cover credit card processing and administrative costs. A workshop credit of 100% of the tuition may also be offered. Workshop credits expire 6 months after the date of the workshop.
Cancellations Within 4-7 Days of the Workshop
Cancellations made within 4 to 7 days of the workshop are not eligible for a refund to the original form of payment but may be transferred to another class or issued as a workshop credit for future use. Workshop credits expire 6 months after the date of the workshop.
Cancellations 3 Days or Less of the Workshop
Cancellations made within 3 days of the workshop are not eligible for a refund or a workshop credit.
No-Show Policy
If you do not notify us ahead of the class and fail to attend, you are not eligible for a refund or a workshop credit.
Classes canceled by the instructor or the Guild.
Students are eligible to receive a 100% refund to the original form of payment or workshop credit if the workshop is canceled by the instructor or the Guild. Workshop credits expire within 6 months of the date of the workshop.
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Learn to Sew a Western Shirt - Day 1
2026-05-30
10:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Learn to Sew a Western Shirt - Day 2
2026-05-31
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Venue: PA Guild of Craftsmen
Venue Phone: 717-431-8706
Venue Website: www.pacrafts.org
Address:Workshop Teachers
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Suzy Wurtz
Suzy Wurtz, the face behind Mountain Laurel Sewing Company, has been sewing since she first snuck into her mom's sewing room at the age of 9. In 2012, and many broken needles later, she graduated from Penn Foster's Dressmaking and Design School, ran a home sewing business, and worked for local machine shop. Suzy's experience includes garment design and construction, pattern design, alterations, sewing lessons, and sewing machine workshops. Suzy lives in Ephrata with her two teenagers and one cat. When she isn't sewing, she can be found enjoying the outdoors, gardening, playing music, and making art.Â

