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| Resize Your Pattern Here's a new class you might have missed! If you've ever bought the wrong size pattern by mistake, or a pattern doesn't come in your size, or you're working with a tiny vintage pattern, then our Resize Your Pattern class is for you! Michele will show you how draft a pattern up or down to the size you need! It starts next Wednesday, Nov 9! Learn more and register here! |
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| New Cotton Prints We have loads of fantastic new prints! Here are a few new arrivals with leafy, floral, mycological, and lepidopteral vibes. Shop cottons here! |
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| Cuddle Faux Furs New faux furs are in and they're selling fast! One style is already gone! We have definitely heard people gasp when they touch these silky faux furs - they really are even softer than they look! A fur jacket is always fabulous, but you could also pair a little fur with wool for a coat with contrast. Or try it in a cozy cowl scarf or a set of soft throw pillows. Shop all the new faux furs here! |
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| Friday Fun Fact! Hey it's your gal Elizabeth back for another round of sewing chat! A lot of students come to me in classes unhappy with the fit of their garments. There are A LOT of things that affect good fit, but today I'm going to pick one to talk about: bust shaping. Look at the pattern at top right. I've had several students struggle with this one. (I'm not saying this pattern should be banned, but.... yeah I am.) This pattern is a straight-cut rectangle, and unless you're shaped like a pogo stick, it's not gonna work for you. It's not about the style of the dress; it's about putting room in the strategic places we need it. See the drag lines around the bust? The fabric folds are telling us we need a dart there! Check the next pattern down. It's still a simple shift shape, but the side bust dart makes a huge difference! A side bust dart doesn't make the garment more snug. It's still a loose, casual shift. But the dart eliminates the drag lines and makes the front hang more smoothly. Good fit starts with good pattern choice! Look for a side dart to make fitting easier. See the Friday Fun Fact archive here at the blog, where you can read all our useful tutorials and subjective opinions on sewing! |
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| Classes Coming Up! There's still space in these popular classes! |
| Just Start Sewing! it's tonight! Got a new machine? Need a refresher? This beginner-level class will get you sewing fast! Cost: $ 45 Friday, November 4 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
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Chop Your Sweater Turn your old sweaters into something new! Make mittens, scarves, or turn a pullover into a cardigan! Cost: $ 35 Monday, November 7 6:15 pm to 8:45 pm |
| Free-Motion Quilting Yes, you can stitch beautiful free-motion designs yourself! Cost: $ 45 Tuesday, November 8 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
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Teen Sewing A weekly sewing class for people 13-18! Beginners and up are welcome to join us to create, mend, upcycle, and make! Cost: $ 115 Wednesdays, November 9, 16, 30, December 7, & 14 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Parking at Treadle! In addition to loads of street parking available on Grand, Hamline, and nearby side streets, Treadle now has access to an off-street parking lot! You can park in the Green Mill/Colossal Cafe lot from 10-4 Monday through Thursday. Find it diagonally across the street, next to the gas station. Coming to a class? You are always welcome to stop briefly in front of the store to drop off your things before you look for parking! |
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| Happy Sewing, Michele and the Treadlettes |
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