workshops

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please read policies on sign up page... and come prepared with supplies!

*Small class
                                    sizes- YOU MUST sign up to hold your spot! 

kids workshops ages 8 and up// older
                                    kids and teens welcome and 14 and up may take adult workshops! 

sew 101: sewing for beginners*  

Want to learn to sew? 

This is an after school or weekend course
                                    for kids! We will teach everything you need to get started.. learn how to thread the machine, wind the bobbin, adjust tension,
                                    change needles, and troubleshoot. You’ll sew straight lines, turns, curves and backstitching. 

After this class you’ll
                                    be set for any of our workshops

You will make: 

#1 a standard pillow case**

#2
                                    reversible book/tote bag,** 

2- 3
                                    hour lessons

$80

this or equivalent experience
                                    required before taking other classes please..... 

K101    sun        3/29   and  4/5     
                                    10:00-1:00  FULL
 
K101    sun        3/29   and  4/5      2:00-5:00
K101    sat    
                                       4/11   and  4/25     10:00-1:00   FULL
 
 
Please bring: 
#1 project/pillowcase: bring  3/4 yard
                                    cotton plus 1/3 yard contrast or accent fabric..
#2 project/ bag: bring 2-one yard pieces of coordinating fabric -
1 spool coordinating thread. 
Pre-washed fabric on hand for purchase @ $9 per yd.
 
**check
                                    out examples of projects on photo page 
 
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sew 101: crash course sewing for beginners

Wanna learn to sew but don't have time to do a whole session? Get a machine for christmas and dont have a clue
                                    where to start?  
This quick 2 hour workshop will get you
                                    started and teach you the machine basics that you'll need in our other workshops..
                                    
We will make something small if time permits.
Again:If you have a machine you'd like to get to know bring it!
one 2 hour workshop//great for scout groups! can do evenings also..
 
$25
 
kcc      sun     
                                    3/29    3:30-5:30 
 
kcc      mon      4/6     3:30-5:30
kcc      sun     
                                    4/19    2:30-4:30 
 
kcc      mon      4/20    3:30-5:30
no supplies needed 
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Sew 101
                                    or crash course sewing required before
                                    taking the following workshops
 
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sew 102: tote bag
this is similar to our market bag class-just a bit smaller.
this is such a satisfying project for kids!
we will make a reversible bag tote bag- 
1-2.5 hour workshop
 

sew102     Sat 
                                    4/11    4-6:00 
 
please bring:
2--1/2 yard pcs. of
                                    2 co-ordinating fabrics. plus matching thread.
 
 
sew 102: pj's
We will
                                    make a simple pull on pj or lounge pants!
                                    
1- 2.5 hr workshop
$35
 
sew102     Sat  4/4      2-4:30    full
sew102     Sat  4/18     2-4:30    full
                                    
 
Please bring: 
#1 bring 2.5 yards pj fabric (prewashed)1
                                    yard 3/4" elastic and     
                                    matching thread..
 Sew 102:
                                    american doll clothes/skirt & pants
the sweetest little clothes -And easy! kids are amazed that
                                    they can make 'em!
 1-2hr. workshop
 $30
 
sew102ag     sat      4/11    1:30-3:30
sew102ag     sat      4/19    11:00-1:00 
                                    
 Please bring: 

                                    

                                    
$10
                                    supplies fee OR bring '4 fat quarters'

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sew 101: crash course for homeschool
                                    during public school hours!  
if you have a group and need a specific time call/email to schedule  LMK!! 
1- 2 hour workshop 
$25
  
 Many day time days available-call or email me to plan one
Please bring:
#1 project/pillowcase: bring 1 yard cotton plus
                                    1/2 yard contrast or  accent fabric...
#2 project/
                                    bag: bring 2- half yard pieces of coordinating fabric -
   
                                    1 spool coordinating thread. 
Pre-washed fabric on hand for purchase @$9
                                    per yd

  
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Special workshops available
                                    for Scouts, Camp Fire girls/boys and other organizations to learn to sew as a group. please call to organize a time with me..or
                                    see crash course sewing.

Teens
sew 102: learn to read
                                    patterns 
What do all those arrows and dots mean?
                                    
Already practiced sewing and now want to try to sew from a pattern?
we will dissect a pattern and discuss different types of fabrics-sizes seam allowances
                                    etc...
1-2 hour workshop
$20.00

Tpatt     
                                    weds      4/1       11-1
Tpatt      weds      4/1       7-9
                                    

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Please read policies on sign up page and bring materials!! 
*Small class sizes- YOU MUST sign up to hold your spot!  
*workshops that are not fully enrolled within 1 week
                                    of start date may be postponed check in if its getting close.. 
adult workshops

 
sew 101: sewing
                                    for beginners 
Never used a sewing machine before? Need a refresher course after many years since home etc? This is the class for
                                    you! You'll learn the basics of using a machine and create a sweet tote bag and a pair of jammies/lounge pants..
2-3 hour classes
$80 for 2 weeks
A101    thurs   4/2   and  4/9     6:30-9:30
A101    weds   
                                    4/8   and  4/15    12:00-3:00 
                                    
A101    weds    4/8   and  4/15    6:30-9:30 
A101    thurs  
                                    4/16  and  4/23    6:30-9:30
 
Please
                                    bring:#1 project/ bag: bring one yard ea. of 2 coordinating fabrics and thread..
#2 project/ pj's: bring 2.5 consecutive yards of 100% cotton pre-washed  fabric. 1 spool coordinating thread. 1 yard 1" elastic. 
We have a
                                    small selection of pre-washed fabric on hand for purchase.
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crash course: sewing one workshop!
 
Wanna learn to sew but don't have time to do a whole session? Get a machine for christmas and dont
                                    have a clue where to start? 
Wanna just come and test the waters
                                    before you buy a machine?  
This quick 2.5 hour workshop
                                    will get you started and teach you the basics that you'll use in our other make it workshops! 
We will make something small if time permits.
Again,If you have a machine you'd like to get to know bring it!
one 2.5 hour workshop


ACC   mon   4/6    11:00-1:00 
ACC   mon   4/6    6:30-8:30
ACC   fri   4/10   11:00-1:00 
ACC   fri   4/10   7:00-9:00
ACC  
                                    fri   4/17   11:00-1:00 
ACC  
                                    fri   4/17   7:00-9:00
ACC   fri   4/24
                                      11:00-1:00 
ACC   fri
                                      4/24   7:00-9:00
ACC   mon   4/20   11:00-1:00 
ACC   mon   4/20   6:30-8:30
 
 no supplies needed
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Sew 101 or crash course sewing required before taking the following workshops 
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if you have a group and need a specific time call/email to schedule  
gather some friends for girls morning or night out!(4
                                    max) 
or just come yourself!
this is a very fun and easy class, little prior exp. needed.. 
after
                                    you learn how to make your own cool reversible market bags..
you'll want to make many! 
Different handles
                                    and styles will be shown/demonstrated 
~you'll choose how
                                    to do yours!
one 2.5 hour workshop
$35

AMB     FRI     
                                    3/13   7-9:30

AMB     weds
                                        4/8    11-1:30
AMB    
                                    weds     4/8    7-9:30 
All Sundays in April
                                    are wide open if you'd like to bring a group of 3-4..its fun!
 
Please bring:
2-coordinating one yard pieces of(100% cotton) pre-washed fabric, vintage fabric, denim or your old curtains! and 1 spool coordinating thread.
small selection of
                                    pre-washed fabric on hand for purchase

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Sew 102: Lets make
                                    3 Pillows! 
I will show you 3 simple ways to make pillows-that do not require attaching
                                    a zipper! 
2-2 hour workshops
$48
 
 
SEW102P    weds      4/15&22      10:30-12:30
SEW102P    weds      4/15&22      7:00-9:00
                                    
SEW102P    sat       4/18&25   
                                      4:00-6:00 
 
Please
                                    bring: 
3- ½ yard pieces
                                    of fabric- matching button for one and matching piping or cording for another..2 bags stuffing- 1 pillow insert the size you
                                    want your pillow..
 
  

sew 102: pajama/lounge
                                    pant workshop
learn: 
                                    how to make a simple (woven fabric, not knit) pull on pant. You can use draw cord or elastic or both!
plus learn some simple techniques to make your pants unique 
one-2.5  hour workshops
$35

A102PJ      sat     3/21 
                                       5:00-7:30
A102PJ      sat     3/28 
                                       4:00-6:30
 more dates coming in April
Bring
                                    2.25 yards of 100% cotton pre-washed  fabric Pre-washed fabric also on hand for purchase
 
saturday
                                    night hat workshop
learn how to make a simple
                                    woven floppy hat in one night.. fall is coming...cordouroy? denim? velvet?  a new springy cotton print??
 
plus learn                                     some simple techniques to make your
                                    hat unique 
one-2.5                                
                                    hour workshops
$35
 
 
SNH   
                                    SAT    3/28    7:00-9:30

SNH   
                                    SAT    4/18    6:30-9:00  
 
 
Please
                                    bring:
2 -1/2 yard pieces (for reversible hat) OR 1 yard of 100% cotton pre-washed
                                    fabric like cord, denim or decorator fabrics..contrast if you like..1 yard light weight fusible interfacing and 1 spool matching threadsmall selection
                                    Pre-washed fabric also on hand for purchase
sew 102:learn to read patterns
What do all those arrows and dots mean? 
Already                                     practiced sewing and now want to try to sew from a
                                    pattern?
we will dissect a pattern
                                    and discuss different types of fabrics-sizes seam allowances etc...
1-2 hour workshop
$25.00

Apatt    weds                                          4/1      
                                    11-1
Apatt   
                                    weds      4/1       7-9 
 

adult open workshop time

'Drop in style'-First come first served AND Only $10.00 per hr per person!

Need to fix a tear but don't have a sewing machine??

You are welcome to come in and work on your own stuff using our stuff in an attitude free, fun and creative environment!

after 4/23 tuesdays and fridays 10-3

tues 7 to 10pm please call or e-mail if you are coming!

PRIVATE LESSONS:

private lesson slots available

One hour: $35hr

2 consecutive hrs $50 or

2 people 1 hour $50

call to schedule

kids private lessons $30 1 hour must pay for 3 to start..

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