Seasonal Sewing Workshops
Our Seasonal Workshop enable students to sample an array of classes with less time commitment. With most workshop being 1 - 3 sessions you can enhance your skills and create great projects in no time. *Please note that some Seasonal Sewing Workshops may have homework.
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Zipper Clutches and Change Purses
Monday, Dec. 4th & 11th ~ 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Who doesn't want their very own personalized clutch and change purse!? In this course you will learn one way of sewing with zippers, how to select the correct length, shorten them, create new zipper stops, make boxed corners and more! These are great to keep for yourself or make as gifts! You’ll be provided with dozens of fabric and zipper options. Both projects can have equally as pretty and fun linings and zipper closures as the outside fabric, to make them extra cute!
Course Cost: $89 + $15 supply fee in the form of cash or check. - Instructor: Heather Rourke Leave With: Two Zipper clutches and instructions to make more Prerequisite: Sewin
Funky Felted Mittens
Wednesday, Dec, 27 & Jan. 3 ~ 5:45pm - 7:45pm
We're at it again with our most popular seasonal workshop ~ Funky Felted Mittens. If you want the warmest, most creative, personally designed mittens for yourself, family or friends then this workshop is a must! Learn the "easy way" to create felted mittens using old sweaters and leave with templates to go on an make more!
Course Cost: $89 + $20 material and pattern fee brought to the first class in the form of cash or check. - Instructor: Mikala Cash Leave With: A finished set of mittens, templates in two sizes and the skill to make more Prerequisite: Sewin
Embroidered Messenger Bags
Tues., Jan. 9, 16, 23 & 20 ~ 5:45pm - 7:45pm
This course will take you on a creative journey away from our common straight stitch and into a world of delightful decorative stitches like Colonial knots, blanket stitches, whip stitches and over stitches. By combining machine and hand stitching on felt you'll see your bag come alive! We'll start with practice stitching, then move on to our flower pattern as seen in the photo and end with creating a wonderful messenger bag out of felt.
Class Cost: $175 A list of materials needed will be sent a week before your class. Leave With: A beautiful bag, instructions and the skills to make more Instructor: Kerry Ann Snyder Prerequisite: Sewing 100 or equivalent experience
Zipper Cubes
Saturday, Feb. 10th ~ 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for this fun workshop to make your very own Zipper Cubes! All creations can have equally as interesting and fun linings and zipper closures as the outside fabric, to make them extra cute! In this class you’ll learn how to sew in a zipper specific to this project, select the correct length zippers, make boxed corners, create 3-d projects and so much more! We’ll be making a Cube that’s about 8.5” x 3.5". *Please note this project may be challenging for those with hand limitations.
Course Cost: $74 + $15 pattern fee. A small materials list will be sent two weeks before the course. - Instructor: Heather Rourke Leave With: Zipper Cube and pattern to make more. Prerequisite: Sewin
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Tuffet Whimsy
Rest your cup of tea or feet on a whimsical tuffet! These colorful and creative tuffets will bring a smile to anyone that sees them! What a great accent piece for your porch, living room or children’s room. In this two session workshop you will be provided step by step guidance to create your very own. A little sewing, a little design, a little hardware and a lot of creative fun will bring these tuffets to life!
Chicken Baskets
Oh My Goodness! Isn't this chicken basket adorable!! Join us for this fun workshop creating your very own Chicken Basket for those farm fresh eggs, fruits, candies or other treats! Stich curves, utilize interfacing, zig zag stitch and sew on a button to create this project!
Mesh Bags & Totes
Sunkissed cheeks and bare feet... ahh don't you just love summer?! We love this new Bag Design and the thought of sporting it to the market, pool and beach this summer! Create your very own washable bag complete with multiple pockets for all your goodies. Work with cotton canvas and mesh that will enable all those crumbs and that sand to fall right out the bottom and not in the back seat of your car! :)
Doggie Jackets
Bucket Hats
These versatile hats provide full sun coverage, look nice and can be made in an array of fabrics and sizes. Great for gardening, at the beach or walking in the sunshine! We'll work with two fabrics, stabilizers and and curved shapes to create these adorable hats!
Zipper Clutches and Change Purses
Who doesn't want their very own personalized clutch and change purse!? In this course you will learn one way of sewing with zippers, how to select the correct length, shorten them, create new zipper stops, make boxed corners and more! These are great to keep for yourself or make as gifts! You’ll be provided with dozens of fabric and zipper options. Both projects can have equally as pretty and fun linings and zipper closures as the outside fabric, to make them extra cute!
Home Entertaining
Sling Bags
In this course students will make a fully lined cross body bag in one of two sizes. You'll learn two styles of zippers, how to create an adjustable strap and how to utilizes hardware like sliders, gliders, D-rings and swivel hooks. These bags are perfect for hiking, nature walks, festivals or just as an everyday carry around!
Leave With: A completed bag and pattern
Funky Felted Mittens
We're at it again with our most popular seasonal workshop ~ Funky Felted Mittens. If you want the warmest, most creative, personally designed mittens for yourself, family or friends then this workshop is a must! Learn the "easy way" to create felted mittens using old sweaters and leave with templates to go on an make more!
Leave With: A set of mittens and skills to make more.
Fabric Bowls & Trivets
What happens when you combine fabric scraps, rope and a zigzag stitch? Well…….beautiful pieces of fiber art of course! Explore working with fabric in a whole new way while creating these delightful bowls and trivets! Students will learn how to use their zig-zag stitch, wrap fabric and tips and tricks on how to begin and finish these pieces. This is a great project to use up some fabric scraps or purchase new and coordinate with the room you plan to display your pieces of art.
Leave With: Two finished projects and instructions to make more.
Doggie Leashes and Collars
Plushies ~ Bears, Cats and Dogs
By utilizing patterns students will have the opportunity to create an adorable dog, cat or bear stuffed animal. This course will help expand your pattern skills, teach you how to make darts and pleats, sew curved seams, apply safety eyes and more! Create your stuffed animal out of repurposed clothing or new fabric.
Leave With: A finished project and pattern to make more.
Summer Beach Bags & Totes
Sunkissed cheeks and bare feet... ahh don't you just love summer?! We love this new Bag Design and the thought of sporting it to the market, pool and beach this summer! Create your very own washable bag complete with multiple pockets for all your goodies. Work with cotton canvas and mesh that will enable all those crumbs and that sand to fall right out the bottom and not in the back seat of your car! :)
Zipper Cubes
Join us for this fun workshop to make your very own Zipper Cubes! All creations can have equally as interesting and fun linings and zipper closures as the outside fabric, to make them extra cute! In this class you’ll learn how to sew in a zipper specific to this project, select the correct length zippers, make boxed corners, create 3-d projects and so much more! We’ll be making a Cube that’s about 8.5” x 3.5". *Please note this project may be challenging for those with hand limitations.
Tote Bags
By utilizing medium weight fabrics students will create the perfect sized tote bag for the farmers market, beach, groceries or everyday everyday use. You'll leave with a beautiful bag AND learn how to attach magnetic snaps, create two internal pockets, and boxed corners!
Reversible Boho Bags
Comfy on your shoulder, stylish in looks, spacious for your "stuff" and reversible ~ this bag is just perfect for all your needs! In this course you'll learn to create pleats, sew oval shapes, work with stabilizers and create a reversible Boho Style bag!
Yoga Mat Bags
Ahhhhhh and breath. . . :) Yoga and meditation have been practiced for centuries for it's mental, spiritual and physical benefits. Join us for this blissed out course to relax and learn how to create your very own Yoga Mat Bag and Essential Oils Aromatherapy masks. learn and relax while listing to therapeutic music and smelling the sweet smell of lavender and other essential oils.
Embroidered Messenger Bags
This course will take you on a creative journey away from our common straight stitch and into a world of delightful decorative stitches like Colonial knots, blanket stitches, whip stitches and over stitches. By combining machine and hand stitching on felt you'll see your bag come alive! We'll start with practice stitching, then move on to our flower pattern as seen in the photo and end with creating a wonderful messenger bag out of felt.
Fabric Jelly Roll Rugs
Create a 30" x 44" area rug using the jelly roll of your choice. Jelly rolls are cute, round fabric "treats" consisting of 40 - 42 strips of fabric. Each strip measures 2.5" x 42". This rug will be customized to your liking, depending on the colors and prints of fabric you choose. Brighten up your sewing room with rainbow prints, decorate a child's room with whimsical colors, or use coordinating colors to compliment any room in your home. The possibilities are endless!
Clutches & Purses
Who doesn't want their very own personalized clutch and change purse!? In this zippers class you will learn how to select the correct length zippers, how to shorten them and create a new zipper stop. You'll learn how to select the correct stabilizers, make boxed corners and so much more!
These are great to keep for yourself or make as gifts! You’ll be provided with dozens of fabric options for pouches & clutches. All pouches and clutches can have equally as pretty and fun linings and zipper closures as the outside fabric, to make them extra cute!
Origami Style Face Masks
Into The Garden.
Invisible Zippers
Spring Bunnies.
Leave With: An adorable stuffed bunny, templates and instructions to make more.
HUGE Donut Pillows
This new fun spring workshop is sure to bring a smile to your face and laughter into you heart. I mean who wouldn't want a huge donut pillow that you could literally wear around your neck! :) Become more comfortable sewing around curves and utilizing your zigzag stitch in addition to straight stitch. Work with lightweight home décor fabrics, felt and stuffing to create this cute pillow!
Leave With: One finished Donut, instructions to make more and a list of over 40 local fabric stores
Boutique Quality Cowls
These popular scarves are being made and sold everywhere from H&M to Etsy for up to $55! This is your opportunity to create your very own boutique quality cowl with fabric of your choice! Select faux fur, knit or cotton blends to create your cowl from. They make a wonderful addition to any outfit and make great gifts!
Leave With: One finished cowl, List of over 40 local fabric stores
Aromatherapy Eye Mask Pillows
Ahhhhh nothing says relaxation like the smell of soothing essential oils like lavender, lemongrass and orange. During this seasonal workshop you will create your very own aromatherapy eye-mask pillow and choose your favorite scent or mix a couple. These make wonderful holiday gifts or keep for yourself and use during Savasana at the end of your yoga practice or while distressing at the end of your day.
Leave With: Two finished projects, List of over 40 local fabric stores
Holiday Mini Quilt Coasters
This delightful workshop offers three separate projects to choose from, Holiday Rudolf, Christmas Tree Truck and Joy. These Applique and Quilted Coasters, also known as Mug Rugs measure about 7" x 10" when completed. This is the perfect project if you'd like to sample quilting and applique! You'll leave with one adorable coaster to place your morning coffee or hot coco on. And of course you can always place cookies on during Christmas eve for Santa!
Leave with: A completed coaster, Instructions and template, List of over 40 local fabric stores
Beach Bags
In this course you will:
•Focus on components of making a bag with applique detail
•Learn different applique products, styles and techniques
•Learn common decorative applique stitches like satin and blanket
•Gain experience working with various kinds of fusibles
•Learn how to create internal pockets
•Learn how to add magnetic snap closures
•Learn how to use grommets to attach your bag handles
•Become more familiar with terminology used with instructions
•Learn several tips that will make the whole sewing process much easier
Leave with: Your very own Beach Bag, Instructions to make more , Applique Templates and List of over 50 local fabric stores
Walk on the Wild Side
This super fun sewing patterns course is sure to delight and expand your sewing skills. This class is perfect for those who want to explore working with array of different fabrics like leather, suede, vinyl and pleather and leave with a super cute bag! We'll build off skills learned in previous pattern courses and also learn to install zippers and top stitch.
Students will have a choice of four different animal bags to create; dog, owl, cat or fox.
Leave With: Bag to take home, Pattern to make more, List of over 40 local fabric stores
Seasonal Wine Bags
Oh what fun it is to sew...........holiday inspired projects! Join us for this one-time seasonal class to create your very own seasonal wine bags and matching gift tag! Your bag will be fully lined with no raw edges showing and we will create a casing between the two layer to run a ribbon through for synching at the top and tying a bow. Create wine bags for yourself, as a teachers gift or house gift for a holiday host!
Leave With: One finished wine bag, instructions to make more, list of over 40 local fabric stores
Decorative Zipper Pillows
Zippers can mystify the most skilled of sewists but you don’t have to struggle alone. During this course we will help you navigate the world of zippers and teach you how to install an invisible zipper into a basic throw pillow.
You'll learn how to use your invisible zipper foot, select the correct length zippers, how to shorten them and create a new zipper stop and so much more!
Leave With: One finished pillow, Locations to purchase zippers, List of over 40 local fabric stores
Infinity Scarves
Leave With: One finished Scarf and a list of over 40 local fabric stores
Customized Drink Koozies
In this workshop students will work from two different templates that will enable you to create customized Beer Koozies and/or Customized Coffee Sleeves! Students can create a project using Velcro, elastics and buttons for closures. This will allow students to not only learn how to size but also how to work with batting, insulate, Velcro, elastic, buttons and more! These koozies will help keep hot beverages warm and keep cold beverages cool. They will also help absorb condensation from cold bottles to keep your hands and other surfaces dry. These make great practical gifts!
Leave With: At least one finished project, List of over 40 local fabric stores.
Decorative Ruffle Pillow
Zippers can mystify the most skilled of sewists but you don’t have to struggle alone. During this course we will help you navigate the world of zippers and teach you how to install an invisible zipper into a decorative ruffle pillow. You'll learn how to use your invisible zipper foot, make ruffles, select the correct length zippers, how to shorten them and create a new zipper stop and so much more!
Think how lovely they could be in a new babies room, or a gift for mom. How about using fun fabric to create a funky look or elegant fabric for a more sophisticated look.
Leave With: One finished pillow, Locations to purchase zippers, List of over 40 local fabric stores
