Studio Hours

Monday 9:00am - 5:30pm;  Tues. - Wed. 9:00am-9:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-6:30pm;  Friday 9:00am-9:00pm

Level I
Ages 12-Adult

This is a 4-week hands on course designed to teach you basic sewing techiques and get you familiar with your machine.  You will learn new techniques every session and apply your new skills toward the construction of your apron.  You will also learn how to read a pattern and instructions, seam allowances, grading, edgestitching, facings, how to press your fabric, plus hand sewing and much more.  This class has 4 sessions, 2-1/2 each for a total of 10hrs.  Pattern and notebook are included in fee.  Student is responsible for machine and purchase of necessary supplies which will be discussed in the first session.
Class Fee $65 (plus supplies)

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Level II
Ages 12-Adult

Come back for five more sessions to learn more techniques to add to your notebook and make a kimono style bathrobe.  Here you will learn ease, gathering, more seam and hem finishes and hand sewing stitches, pattern alteration, taking measurements.  Meets 5 times, 2-1/2 hours each for a total of 12 hours.  Pattern is included in fee.
Class Fee $75  

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Level III
Ages 12-Adult

For these next five sessions we learn even more techniques and make a set of pajamas to go with your kimono syle bathrobe.  Learn french seam, top stitching, inserting a collar, buttons and button holes, elastic waist.  Meets 5 times, 2-1/2 hours each for a total of 12 hours.  Pattern included.
Class Fee $75

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Level IV
Ages 12-Adult

Beginner Basics is the focus for this class.  In three sessions you will learn more basic sewing techniques to add to your notebook.  These techniques will enable you to keep sewing on your own.  Techniques include casings, different methods of elastic and zipper insertion, sewing with knits, and more.  Meets 3 times, 2-1/2 hours each, for a total of 7-1/2 hours. 
Class Fee $65 (kit included)

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Beginning Quilt
Ages 12-Adult

In this class you will make an easy quilt that can be used for a wall hanging, lap quilt, baby quilt.  The colors you choose will make all the difference.  (The above quilt is only one choice).   In four to five lessons you will have a completed quilt, not just a pieced top.  I walk you through the whole process.  You will learn fabric selection, reading a pattern, rotary cutting, seam allowance, pressing, batting, backing, quilting your project, and putting on a binding.  When you sign up, we will discuss the other patterns to choose from.  Pattern included.  You buy fabric, batting, and thread.   Classes meet for 2-1/2 hours, five times for a total of 12-1/2 hours. 
Class Fee $75

Here's is another choice that's even easier.  It's just squares sewn together.  It's a great quilt for teens to make.



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Pillow Class

This is open to anyone who has some sewing experience. Learn to sew a variety of pillows.  Plain, zippered, button.  Meets for 2 hours,
Class Fee $20

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Hand Mending

Do you just want to learn how to do simple mending.  
Using Nan Ides' book Hand Mending Made Easy, you will learn how to make simple repairs to your own clothes, i.e., buttons, heming, repair rips, hook and eye, patches, and more.  Class is 4 weeks. 
Class Fee is $65 (includes book and supplies)

Class starts Monday, Feb 8, 6:30 - 8:00 pm