1 Session ~ 3 hours
Level: All Levels
Minimum class size: 4
Maximum class size: 10
Is it a quilt or is it a pillow. It's a quilt that turns into a pillow. This
is a fun and easy project that you will keep on making for yourself
and as gifts. You should be very comfortable with the sewing
machine. Bring your sewing machine.
Pick a workshop to schedule for your next guild meeting, sewing group, or get together.
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Make clothes that fit your body
This class can be adjusted to fit your needs.
1-3 hours lecture, demos and up to a two day workshop.
Level: All Levels - should be familiar with clothing construction.
Finally a class that will empower you to be able to fit yourself and
be successful sewing any garment you would like. Using the
Palmer/Pletsch method of fitting we will first focus on the bodice
and make a basic fitted bodice (sloper) that will be your "road map"
to success in all other patterns.
Then we will help you learn to fit other patterns to make a blouse
or dress.
Paintstiks
1 Session - 3 hours
No Sew Class. Anyone can do this.
Minimum class size: 4
Maximum class size: unlimited
$15 Materials fee due in class
Using paintstiks and a variety of rubbing plates, tape, paper and stencils, you can create your own
one-of-a-kind fabric to use in your next project. It's fast. It's fun. It's easy!
Most materials are provided. Student provides fabric to make samples.
1 Session - 3-5 hours
All Levels
Minimum class size: 4
Maximum class size: 10
This is a super simple rag quilt and doesn't require any quilting experience. If you can cut out squares and
sew a straight line you can create a one-of-a-kind rag quilt. These make great gifts and you can easily
change options to make them look different each time. You are only limited by your imagination. In this
class you will make a lap size or baby size quilt. A materials list is provided at sign up.
Easy Rag Quilt
Quillow
Sewing Shortcuts and
Industry Insider Techniques
1 Session - 3-5 hours
Level: Intermediate and up
Minimum class size: 4
Maximum class size: 10
This class can be customized to fit your time frame and sewing level. You will learn tricks to make your
sewing faster and better. Techniques may include collars, matching plaids, several hemming techniques,
mitered corners, and more. Some materials are provided. Student provides fabric, basic sewing supplies,
sewing machine.
This can be tailored to your time schedule - half day or all day program.
All Levels
Minimum class size: 10
Maximum class size: unlimited
Do you work hard on sewing a garment only to finish it, try it on and find that it doesn't flatter you at all?
This workshop will help you determine your body shape and help you to make style choices that will flatter
your unique body type. We will accentuate the positives and camouflage the challenges in our figure.
This is a powerpoint lecture and demonstration with audience participation.
Style Choices ~ Fashions that Flatter
Yoga Pants - the most comfortable
pants you'll own!
1 Session 4-6 hours or can be 2 sessions.
Minimum class size: 4
Maximum class size: 10
These pants aren't just for yoga anymore! Come and learn
the techniques you need to sew with knits and make a great
pair of Yoga pants. They are simple, easy to fit and you'll
be making them over and over again. In this class you will
try on all sizes of yoga pants already made up for you. Then
you will cut out, and sew your own pants together and wear
them home! Changing styles will also be shown and you'll go
home with more inspiration to make many more.
Quick Projects
Time: varies depending on how many projects you choose
Level: Completed beginning sewing
Maximum class size: 15
This workshop can be customized to your specifications. Make 2, 3, or more quick projects. Materials list
will be provided for each project. You may choose from tote bags, needle felting projects, quick rag quilt,
decorative pillows, casserole tote, corded bowls, luggage tags, pillowcases, drawstring bags, zipper pouches,
crazy patch projects, and many more. Sewing techniques from Applique to Zippers are taught along with the
projects and can be applied to any other future projects.