2008 Pre-Day Sewing Classes

Martha Pullen and Dody Baker
Wednesday, June 18th (6 hour class; two projects)
Fee: $125.00

French Lace T-Bonnet
This delicate beauty is made of joined French lace insertion, beading, edging, entredeux, and silk/satin ribbon. Martha and Dody cannot wait for you to create this bonnet for someone very special in your life. Each back corner ties into a bow and rosettes on each side are formed by coiling a length of gathered ribbon. The bonnet is finished with silk/satin streamers that tie underneath the baby’s chin for the most beautiful lacy creation ever.

Linen and Lace Envelope Pillow
Beautiful white linen is combined with pale ecru French laces to create a favorite sewing project that can also be used as a lingerie bag. The envelope fold over pillow features a gorgeous lace shaped heart plus lace edging attached to the pointed outer edge. The pillow measures 10” by 12” and presents the perfect opportunity to try out some built-in decorative stitches to embellish the inside of the lace shaped heart. This is the perfect gift for any lady on your list!

Louise Cutting
Wednesday, June 18th (6 hour class)
Fee $125.00

Cutting It Apart…Sit & Sew…All Day…All New
Let’s take different sections of a garment and learn the professional way to sew the details. It is the details that tell the story when it comes to fashion sewing, and a foolproof system for creating them can easily be yours. Sewing all day long, you’ll execute each technique and create a workbook of samples. Create the best-looking collar band, sewn completely by machine as well as a sleeve placket inserted into a two-piece sleeve. Learn an easy way to create a tab front on a shirt…clean finished inside and out. Make a “cool” collar with foolproof corner edge-stitching, try a balanced couture double-ended designer dart, roll a designer couture hem, and much more. Discover notions and feet that help you become unerringly accurate. Learn trimming and shaping secrets for smooth, bulk-free corners and curves. Gain complete confidence in your abilities, both technical and artistic, for all parts of your garment as you learn all the elements necessary for great garments and efficient time use in your home studio. The bonus with this class will be the discussions taking place throughout the day that will add to your sewing ambitions and fashion sense.

Kathy McMakin
Wednesday, June 18th (6 hour class; two projects)
Fee: $125.00

Heirloom Camisole by Serger
NO SERGER EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Has there ever been a better time to take advantage of what a serger can offer? Vintage-inspired clothing has been thrust into the forefront of fashion. Lacy camisoles are layered under blouses and jackets for day and worn as tops for chic evening style. Imagine flipping through a magazine, falling in love with the perfect heirloom confection and whipping it up in the same day. With Kathy’s serger techniques and this beautiful kit of batiste, Victorian trims and silk satin ribbon, you’ll learn how the hottest looks can be stitched in a flash for a fraction of what designers want. Learn how to use your serger to create delicate seams and accents just like you see in ready-to-wear. Pattern available in women’s XS-2XL

Heirloom Lingerie Bag by Serger
NO SERGER EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
You will love packing this elegant batiste lingerie bag for your next trip! Victorian trims, serger pintucks and ribbons grace the outer embellished flap. Not only is this bag handy for holding your serger camisole, but it is a beautiful way to pack any other personal items that need to be close at hand when away from home. This would be a welcome gift for a bride’s honeymoon travel or maybe a special pajama hideaway/bed pillow for a teenager. It is so quick that you might even want to surprise a friend who is making a long-anticipated anniversary trip. Of course, you absolutely need to quickly serge one of these for yourself!

John Flynn
Wednesday, June 18th (6 hour class; two projects)
Fee: $125.00

Dresden Plate
Dresden Plate is a time tested quilters’ favorite, and this workshop version will feature both pointed and round petals. Won’t it be great to learn how to make the petal appliqué easier and faster? John will bring a number of samples set with different sashings, including an authentic string pieced sash that is simple and fun to make. The plates are finished with your choice of machine or hand buttonhole stitch.

Arabic Lattice
The Arabic Lattice block is not seen often and yet, it is very versatile. Scraps, plaids or even a closely controlled color palette will all work. The block can be set three different ways: as a tessellation, with an off-set block or as a pinwheel. Once you have learned this quick technique for making partial seams it will be a trick that you’ll be able to use on a variety of other blocks.