Fashion Sewing Club is a monthly meeting featuring garments, pattern modification and review, and the latest news in the sewing world. You will be provided with tips, techniques and new ideas that are sure to inspire you. Current fashion, chic wear, proper fit, children’s wear and home dec are just some of the topics we will explore.
Whether you are an experienced sewist or just beginning – this club is for you! Bring show and tell for a chance to win a door prize.
Saturday August 10 10:30
Tuesday August 13 10:30
WEEKEND SEWING MARATHON Here’s your chance to sew with us all weekend long! If you live out of town or just want to get a lot done, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Spend a morning and afternoon session each day Saturday and Sunday working on the projects of your choice. We’ll cover fitting, the best sewing techniques, and garment construction of all kinds. Several great lunch options within walking distance will keep you going between sessions! Skill Level: Advanced Beginning and beyond Saturday & Sunday 10:00 – 12:30 & 1:30 – 5:00 August 3 & 4 |
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Learn how to embroider by hand with a variety of traditional stitches, including stem stitch, French knots, feather stitch, and more. You can practice stitches on a sampler or stitch an embroidered piece to finish. You will also learn how to transfer designs to fabric, the easiest way to thread a needle, how to block embroidery, and how to create your own designs to stitch! Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Wednesday 6:30 – 9:30 August 7, 14 |
How can "sewing upside down" turn out such beautiful blocks? And with perfect points? The trick is using foundation piecing! Make a pillow/cushion cover, a wall hanging, or a quilt, depending on how many 8" blocks you make. Mix solids, stripes, figures, and be amazed at the results. Skill level: Advanced Beginner Sunday 1:30 - 4:30 August 11, 18 |
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THANKS, IT HAS POCKETS! Nothing’s more disappointing than a garment without pockets! But don’t despair - you can add pockets to any project. Learn both patch and in-seam styles in class, plus tips for sewing them neatly and easily, and take home universal pocket patterns to sew into anything! Skill Level: Advanced Beginner |