Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Spring 2014 Sewing Class Schedule…

Here’s the list of all my sewing classes being taught through May 2014.
Quilted Table Runner-Beginning Quilting Class
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This class if for beginners and will cover how to use a rotary cutter, strip piecing fabric, quilting with your sewing machine, and how to sew on a binding.  The cost of this class is $65 and will be taught in two classes and includes table runner kit with fabric and pattern, and beginner's quilting folder with written instructions for all steps.  (If you want to pick out your own fabrics, I can email you the amounts needed)  This is the perfect beginning quilting project that you could easily replicate on your own and make as gifts for Mother’s Day, Christmas, or other holidays!!
Part 1: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 7:00pm
Part 2:  Wednesday, March 19, 2014 7:00pm
 Materials needed for this class:  Sewing machine, Quilting thread, Rotary Mat, rotary cutter, rotary mat clear ruler, quilting pins, quilting adhesive spray, and water soluble quilting pen.
Zippered Owl purse
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This is a great beginner class that incorporates some strip piecing techniques and also includes learning how to sew a zipper and sew on bias tape.  The class is $15.
Saturday, January 25, 2014 10:00am-noon
Materials needed: 6 coordinating fat quarters(or 6, 1/4 yards), 4 buttons for owl eyes(2 large, and two smaller coordinating), one sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 your choice of felt for nose, one package double fold bias tape to match fabrics and matching thread, 7 inch zipper.
 Reversible, double strap Jessica Market Bag
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 This beginner bag is great for grabbing on the go—whether throwing in your gym clothes, or packing your groceries, or my daughter can use it for her ballet clothes—this stylish bag gives you luxury of choosing either fabric for the outside—depending on the day!!  This class is $15.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 7:00pm
Saturday, March 1, 2014 10:00am-noon
Materials needed:  2/3 yard of 2 coordinating fabrics and matching thread.
Reversible Fabric Headbands
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 These headbands are the perfect mix of beauty and practicality!  You will be able to finish 3 headbands during class time.  These make great presents!!
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 7:00pm
Saturday, February 22, 2014 9:00am-10:30am
Materials needed: 6 fat quarters(or 6, 1/4 yards) and 3, 6 inch coordinating fold over elastic.
A-Line Skirt—intermediate level
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This pattern has darts and a hidden zipper closure and is super fun to make.  If you have used a sewing machine before or have taken one of my other classes, you can make this skirt!!  The pattern is $10 and will be included in the class fee of $30—you will be able to use the pattern over and over as it will be yours to keep!  SassyPants is the pattern designer for this Super Simple Skirt.  Sizes included in the pattern are from waist 24-32”, and hips 34-42”
Saturday, April 5, 2014 9:00am-11:30am
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 7:00pm
Materials needed: 1 1/2 yards of main fabric, one 9 inch zipper.
Zippered Pleated Pouch
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I can’t tell you how much I love these pouches!!  Skip to My Lou has a free tutorial to make these here.  These make the perfect gifts and are a great way to teach how to sew a zipper.  This class is $15.
Saturday, March 15, 2014 9:00am-11:00am
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 7:00pm
Materials needed: 9 inch zipper, 2 fat quarters(or 2, 1/4 yards) of coordinating fabric.
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