Adventures In Basket Weaving

'Adventures In Basket Weaving'-

Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m.


You can make this beautiful basket out of scraps or remnants. It's EASY!!! ...
By using cl0thesline, as a core, create a unique project with a 'wrapping and coiling' technique of manipulating fabric.
This is a project that all skill levels can enjoy.

 

What to bring:

Sewing machine and basic sewing supplies

 

Rotary Cutter (optional)

 

1 -1/2 yards  of 100% Cotton Fabric

(several colors and prints that coordinate)

 

50 yards Clothesline-3/16" poly-reinforced cotton

(Available at Walmart and Home Depot)

 

All Purpose thread

 

Machine Needle-size 14

 

Wonder-Tape or Fabric Glue

  

 

 

Since this is an all-day class, bring a bag lunch, drinks, snacks and whatever makes you comfortable.

• The classroom may be chilly, so bring a sweater.

Sewing Expo 2013!!!

 SEWING EXPO 2013

There were fabrics to buy

In March, 20 students went to the Atlanta Sewing Expo.





They had a GREAT time.

 

 

There were:

 

New sewing notions to see,

Fashion Shows to watch,

New techniques to try!

 

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AND LOTS OF SEWING CLASSES TO TAKE!

 

All this made us very tired on the bus ride home.

Must be 'sewing logs'!!!

My "Mentor-Students"

 Let me introduce you to two amazing young ladies...
This is Catherine and Chloe.

They have been working with me for the whole school year.
They are working on their Senior Project at Columbus High School.
They have chosen SEWING as their project.
Both girls are very talented and turning out to be great sewers.

Wish them both good wishes as they finish up their senior year and head out into the 'big world' with a great skill under their belt....SEWING!!!!!

SEWING CLASSES- SPRING/SUMMER- 2013

 

Ready, Set, Sew-

            Thursday, April 25, May 2, and 9   from 9 till 1

Sew Much More-

            Tuesday, April 23, 30, May 7, and 14  

                      from 6:30 till 9:30

            Saturday, June 22 and 29   from 10 till 5

Sewing Like A Pro-

            Wednesday, April 24, May 1, and 8   from 9 till 1

Serging Away-

            Tuesday, April 23   from 9 till 1

Recycled/Refashions-

            Tuesday, April 30, May,7, and 14    from 10 till 1

Finishing Touches-

            Thursday, May 2, 9, and 16  from 6:30 till 9:30

Adventures in Fabric Basket Weaving-

            Saturday, May 4 from 9 till 6

Summer Sewing for Adults-

            Saturday, June 15- from 10 till 5

            Saturday, July 20- from 10 till 5

Saturday Sewing For Kids-Xmas

The kids made this cute ELF t-shirt.

The girls loved their POLAR BEARS they mad.

We had a great day on our annual Kid's Christmas Sewing Day.

Reuphostery Successes!!

Here are a few of the successes of our Week-end Reupholstery Class

Emily is doing a GREAT job on her chair!!

Susan is covering an over-stuffed chair that will certainly brighten her TV room!



Good job, Mary

May and Jay are revamping their office furniture.

Shamika is decorating her sewing room in fine style.

Jean did a find job of updating her family heirlooms.

Introduction To Reupholstery

This class will be offered at a future date.

Bring in your old ottoman, foot stool, or dining room chairs( or small piece of
furniture) that needs to be recovered. Learn the beginnings of reupholstery.
Learn how to strip the old cover off and create wonderful new ones while learning the basics of piping, box cushions, etc, all in one day. Some projects may require additional work at home, depending upon their difficulty, but I will guide you through the process so you leave the classroon knowing how to complete it.

This class begins on Friday evening. We will be stripping your furnature piece and accessing it for materials. We will be going on a field trip to Joann's to purchase materials. We will not have alot of time for shopping so please PRE-shop and decide what you want ahead of time.
If you find your fabric at another store, call me ahead of time and I will help you determine your yardage so you can purchase it beforehand.
If you have a question about whether your project may be appropriate, please notify me.
Then ob Saturday, you will do the majority of the work.
Bring:
Your machine and basic sewing supplies (a zipper foot is necessary),
A basic tool kit (small hammer, screw drivers, staple gun and staples, pliers), and upholstery
fabric of your choice.Most projects onlt require regular Dual Duty thread.
A size 14 or 16 sewing machine needle is suggested.
A digital camera is a great way to keep track of your steps. Bring one if you have one. A pad and pencil will help as well.
Since this is an all day class, make sure you bring a bag lunch , snacks, drinks.

If you need help with purchasing of fabric, email me! sewingwithsue@yahoo.com