Winter Schedule 2019
January, February, March
January classes start the week of Monday, January 6th
Closed for Spring Break, March 16-20th.
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Greetings!
Eight more days before Christmas! I am almost done with my shopping. My daughters and I made 17 dozen cookies yesterday. We are almost ready for Santa. With all of this rush, the most important thing is just being together with our families and friends. I look forward to the special times in these next two weeks.
Below you will find the winter schedule of classes and events. There are plenty of offerings for beginners to learn a new skill this year. Our intermediate students will be working on knit fabrics--this can be a challenge!
There are two one month classes offered--a one month serger class for those of you who have a serger, and don't know what to do with it in February and a one month beginning sewing class with the project being a coat for your fur baby in March. Every pooch needs a coat!
Don't forget about a special sewing class for your kids and teens! These classes include plenty of
TLC and fun. A life skill that will keep their wardrobes in perfect shape their entire lives.
Merry Christmas from all of us at the sewing school.
Hugs,
Marguerite
Gift Certificates are available for your special holiday!
615-269-0453
To register click below!!
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Don't Miss These ! We have a space just for you!
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Intermediate Core Class
Knits!
The perfect tee plus more!
Get into the basics of sewing at the intermediate level. Our classic tee shirt. You will learn how to tame this wiggly, squiggly fabric. Knits require a different technique than woven fabrics. The fit will be perfect and the finishes will be professional. All of these details will eliminate the "loving hands at home" touch. Make this for yourself or a loved one. Take your sewing to the next level.
Techniques include
: how to cut fabric, stitch seams, seam finishes, stablizing fabric, and of course fitting is our specialty.
Projects:
a perfect tee shirt and a skirt!
Tuesdays:
5:30-8:30
Tuition
: $370 (8 weeks)
includes pattern for tee shirt
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Create Your Own Class!!!
Have an idea for a class you would like to take? Find some friends with a like interest and we will create a class just for you and your friends at a mutually agreeable time.
The three troublemakers above are musicians and their available time is from 1:00-4:00 in the afternoon. They have turned in their fiddles and are doing a hands on beginning sewing class. Performance clothes are in their future.
Great idea girls! You can do this too!
Just give us a call!
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Creative high school students will learn how to use a sewing machine, follow pattern instructions and create fashionable clothes that fit!! If you have a love for fashion, have a unique style, are thinking about a career in fashion design, or just love to sew, this class if for you! Many students use their skills in applying to fashion design school, colleges and future jobs.
Come by for a visit!!!!
Machines Provided. You may use your machine if you have an instruction book.
Wednesdays
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After school until 6:00
Tuition
: $180 (4 classes)
Start at the beginning of any month.
Registration fee
: $80, includes sewing kit and pattern
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Creative kids, ages 10 and up, learn how to use a sewing machine, follow a simple pattern and create their own clothes. We start with a skirt! Machines provided!
Students can use their own machine if they have an instruction book and the machine is not a toy.
This is a great after school activity.
Class runs entire year.
Mondays
3:45-5:45
Tuition:
$120 (4/2hr classes)
Start at the beginning of any month.
Registration fee
:
$80, includes sewing kit and pattern
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This class is for the student who has never sewn or has minimal skills--a good refresher if you have not sewn in many years. Students learn how to thread a sewing machine, cut out a pattern, follow the instructions and create a wrap skirt or an elastic waisted pencil skirt/casual pants for men! Machines provided. You may use your machine if you have an instruction book.
Mondays
6:00-9:00
Tuesdays
10:00-1:00
Tuition:
$180 4/3hr classes
Start at the beginning of any month.
Registration fee
: $80, includes sewing kit and pattern.
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Learn to use a sewing machine and create beautiful and unique items for your home. Students learn how to use a sewing machine, follow pattern instructions, choose fabric and take careful measurements. Our projects are:
placemats, a table runner, pillows, and a round table cloth with large cording. After these requirements are filled students can choose their own, teacher approved, project that will enhance their home. Some students are even choosing to quilt.
Wednesdays
11:30-2:30
Tuition
$180 4/3hr classes
Start at the beginning of any month.
Registration fee:
$80, includes sewing kit and pattern
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Boot Camp
January 25th and 26th
and
March 22nd and 23rd
Intermediate and advanced students
Have a weekend of uninterrupted sewing time with the assistance of Marguerite. Very limited enrollment!
Saturday
9:00-12:00 Workshop in school.
12:00-1:00 Snack lunch provided.
1:00-5:00 Creative stitching
Sunday
1:00-5:00 Creative stitching
What is included:
Consultation on project before weekend.
Use of classroom equipment.
All instruction.
One-on-one critique of your work.
A sewing experience like no other.=!!!
Saturday
--8 hours--$150
Sunday
--4 hours--$75
Bargain
: $200 weekend
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Sewing For Your Fur Baby
One Month Class--February
In this fun class, you will learn how to use a sewing machine, select and choose pattern, correct size, and stitch up a fashionable coat for your favorite fur baby. Our fabric lecture will help you make a good choice to keep your doggie warm.
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Thursdays
5:30-8:30
March 5, 12, 19, April 2nd
Tuition:
$180
Registration Fee:
$80, includes sewing kit and pattern
No Dogs Allowed in the school, unless you are a service dog!
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What is a core class?
Core classes are for those that are ready to go past beginning sewing and are ready for the next step. These teaching classes are 8 weeks..
Our
core classes
are:
The
skirt
class : a custom fit, pencil skirt. Students learn how to fit the skirt, insert a regular zipper, lining and a beautiful waistband.
The
shirt
class (offered in Oct/Nov). This follows the
skirt
class.: Students custom fit a shirt/tunic.
Details include: collars, plackets, continuous bound placket, cuffs, pockets, buttons and buttonholes.
These are your sewing basics!!
Good for all students as a refresher or learning for the first time.
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Duct Tape Doubles Workshop
Saturday, February 22nd
10:00--Until completed in the late afternoon!
Let's wrap each other in duct tape and create a perfect dress form for your unique body shape. This fun afternoon will provide you with the shape and we will give you instructions for completing the form at home. Supply list will be provided when you register. Complimentary snacks and water provided.
Tuition:
$125
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Have fitting issues, need pattern instructions interpreted, need a hem pinned up, need creative ideas? This class is a mentoring, advice and support class. Students choose their instructor approved project, we take your garments to the next level with details that add the "wow" factor to your sewing. Patterns are chosen for your skill level. Time to complete some of your "unfinished symphonies" with encouragement from our teachers! This is a fun, relaxing, class--"me" time!
Thursdays
9:30-12:30
Thursdays
5:30-8:30
Tuition:
$180 4/3hr classes
Start at the beginning of any month.
Registration fee
: $80, includes sewing kit and pattern.
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Serger Specifics
One month only!
March
You must have your own working serger!
Dust off your serger! Time to really learn how to use this unique machine.
In this 4 week class, you will learn how to use and maintain your serger.
Techniques include: Threading, turning inside and outside corners, untangle and make a beautiful serged stitch. We will learn how to adjust tensions and make "cheat" sheets for special stitches.
Our projects:
A quick tee shirt with a perfect neck binding.
A half slip with attached lace and an elastic waistband.
Thursdays:
5:30-8:30
Feb.,
6, 13, 20, 27th
One month class
Tuition: $180 4/3hr. classes
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Our lives are soooo busy! If our schedule doesn't work with your schedule then come take a private lesson.
During this private lesson time you will choose your project and what exactly you want to learn. We will customize this experience for you.
Tuition
$100 for two hours for one person.
Class scheduled at a mutually agreeable time with one of our amazing teachers.
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Sewing Kit
Includes:
Registration fee, Sewing Box, Fabric Scissors, Glass Head Pins, Seam Gauge, Chalk Pencil, Measuring Tape, Seam Ripper, Pattern for first project, Tote Bag.
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Sewing Retreat Review
Our annual sewing weekend at Montgomery Bell State Park was a smashing success. A group of students and sewing school staff spent the weekend sewing in a beautiful suite,with an entire wall of windows, overlooking the beautiful state park.
Our projects had a very festive theme this year. Students worked on matching family pajama pants, a child's Christmas dress, holiday pillow cases, soup cosies and a classic overcoat. We chatted about projects and listened to music all day as we stitched. At the end of the weekend, we all wanted to stay longer--a sign of a successful retreat!
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This 1940;s cottage is a a sewing heaven! Every square foot is filled with sewing equipment, samples of our work and thread everywhere!!! Give us a call and stop by for a tour!
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I have been teaching sewing for over 30 years. Watkins institute was my sewing home for the first 10 years of teaching. I am still teaching all of those wonderful core classes I taught at Watkins. Come take a class!
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