UPCOMING CLASSES
Embroidery Sew-Cial Club
Football Mug Rugs
Tuesday, August 8th 10 am to 2 pm
Just in time for football season! Come and have Patty show you how to make these in-the-hoop embroidered mug rugs. Choose Seahawks colors if you wish and you will need to have some of the fabric precut prior to the class. You will finish at least one mug rug in class and if time permits, you might get a 2nd one finished. Only $10 Stop by the store to pick up your pattern and to see samples.
Here is the supply list:
Basic Cuts (as indicated on pattern)
Stabilizer (Stable Stick works great)
1 - 5 1/2" x 8" piece of batting for each mug rug
1 - 6 1/2" x 9" piece of backing for each mug rug
1 - 2 1/2" x 40" strip for binding
Temporary Spray Adhesive
Mega Hoop (if you have one) or Jumbo Hoop
Embroidery Thread to match your colors
Embroidery Needle
Sewing Tools
FOOTBALL FABRICS:
1 - 5" square center green cotton
1 - 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" brown for football
2 - 2" x 5.5" for side bars
1 - 6 1/2" x 9" fabric for back
FOOTBALL FIELD:
1 - 5 1/2" x 8" green fabric
2 - 4 1/2" x 2" end zone fabrics
1 - 6 1/2" x 9" fabric for back
HELMET:
1 - 5 1/2" square for center
2 - 4 1/2" x 2" side bar fabrics
1 - 5" square of helmet fabric
1 - 6 1/2" x 9" fabric for back
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Girls Lettuce EdgeTop & Serged Shorts
Wednesday August 16th 10 am to 2 pm
You will learn how to create a lettuce edge using knit fabric and Wooly Nylon, how to create simple smocking using elastic thread on your sewing machine as well as making a pair of knit shorts to match, using your serger. This class will help you get creative with your serger! Samples are on display in the store. Taught by Sandy and cost is only $25 and we will be doing all cutting and construction in class.
Here is your supply list:
GIRLS LETTUCE EDGE TOP Size 2 to 8
½ yard knit fabric (cotton interlock/jersey)
Make sure this knit is approx 95% cotton and 5% spandex and not thick, with 4 way stretch.
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to order, they have good prices and great selection.
- One spool polyester thread to match fabric
- One spool elastic sewing thread, (we have black and white in the store)
- Two spools contrasting color serger thread
- One spool Wooly Nylon to match serger thread (we have white, black & red in the store)
- Serger
- Sewing Machine (or use one of ours if you only want to bring your serger)
- Ballpoint 80/12 Sewing Machine Needle
- Hand sewing needle
- 1/4" foot for Sewing Machine
- Your supply of tools, such as scissors, rotary cutter, pins, seam ripper, etc.
- Water soluble marker
- Fray Check
CHILD'S SHORTS size 3 to 8
- ½ yd. knit fabric (depending on size of leggings or shorts) Spandex works well, or combination of poly or cotton & spandex
- 1 yard of 3/4" elastic for waistband
- 4 cones serger thread to match fabric
- Serger
- Sewing Machine (or use one of ours if you only bring your serger)
- Sewing machine thread & bobbin of fabric color
- Double needle size 3 or 4, ballpoint, for sewing machine unless using a cover stitch machine, we have in store
- Your supply of tools, such as scissors, rotary cutter, pins, seam ripper, etc.
- Blind hem attachment for your serger if you own one
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to sign up and receive your supply list.
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BAG-OF-THE-MONTH CLASS
Picnic Carrier - 2 Day Class
Wednesdays August 23rd & 30th
10 am to 3 pm
Patty will lead you on a two day journey as you learn how to make this great picnic carrier. There is one that she made on display in the store. Get creative with your fabrics and learn from the pro. Plan on bringing your lunch each day. Your fabric will need to be precut and marked prior to class.
Be sure to come to the store and get your pattern. $45 for the two days.
SUPPLY LIST:
Color A - 1/2 yd. 45" wide fabric
Color B - 1 5/8 yard fabric
Color C - Trim 7/8 yard
Lining - PUL fabric, moisture proof 55" wide, 7/8 yd. (baby diaper fabric can be purchased at JoAnn's)
Annie's Soft and Stable - 1 pkg. 18" x 58"
Fusible Fleece Pellon - 1/4 yard
Notions:
50 wt. thread in matching colors
6 heavy duty snaps (recommend using Annie's magnetic snaps which are available in the store)
12" of Velcro in matching color
4 - 1 1/2" rectangle D rings
Hand sewing needle
Wonder Clips
Sewing tools
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BLOCK OF THE MONTH
Saturday, August 26th 9:30 to Noon
Monday, August 28th 9:30 to Noon
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SOFTWARE 8 CLASSES
BASICS:
Thursday, August 10 10:30 to 12:00 pm
BEYOND THE BASICS: Thursday, August 10 1:00 to 2:30
BASICS EVENING CLASS: Monday, August 14 5:30 to 7 pm
Be sure to bring your laptop with the software already loaded, and your mouse. The Basics software class is designed for those who are new to the software, would like a review of the basics, or just plain would enjoy a slower pace.
Software Inspirations: Monogram Mania available after August 10th
