NEW MINI-CLASSES

Mini-Classes were designed for an intermediate level or higher sewer that wants to try out different techniques. These are offered as an introduction to many great skills and techniques.

During class the techniques will be demonstrated then the student will sew a sample of the techniques.

Titles will change each semester to offer a wide variety of subjects.

Simple Heirloom Sewing

Those offered this semester are:

• Simple Heirloom Sewing-      Thursday, October 32  from 10 till  Traditionally, the artistry of heirloom Sewing was generally done by painstaking hand sewing. But in this MINI-CLASS, you will learn how to sew many of the beautiful techniques on your sewing machine or serger!. Create a beautiful sampler while learning techniques such as: inserting entredeau and laces into seams, making delicate ruffling, pin tucking, and much more.

• Sewing Sleeves-     Thursday, October 17 from 10 till 1- Putting sleeves into a dress or top doesn't have to be a daunting job. Learn many tricks and tips on how to insert a set-in and a raglan sleeve properly. You will sew a sample of each type sleeve

• Hems-       Monday, November 18 from 6:30 till 9:30  Almost everyone needs to adjust a hem length from time to time. This is a great class to start you in the right direction. Learn how to measure and correctly prepare a hem. You will make samples of several types of hems including how to hem jeans.

• Applique     Wednesday, October 23 from 6:30 till 9:30  Applique is a creative way to embellish any type of garment or home dec item by sewing fabric cut-outs onto another item using decorative stitches. A great example of applique is in children's clothing. Learn the techniques to get you started in this creative way to sew. Sew a sample using several different techniques of applique.

• Beautiful Seam Finishes      Monday, October 7 from 6:30 till 9:30  In this intermediate class, make the insides of your garment just as beautiful as the outside. Serger seams are great but now it is time to learn the "other" ways to finish your seams such as: French seams, flat fell seams, bound seams, Hong Kong seams, and more. Sew samples of each for future reference.

 

 

Other Mini-Classes to come:

 

Knowing Your Sewing Machine

Making A Thread Catcher

Pillows

Zippers

Putting In Pockets

Tips and Tricks

Easy Paper-Pieced Quilting

 



            

ALTERING READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHES

Tuesday, October 1, 8 ,15, and 22   from 10 till 1


This class is for intermediate to advanced sewers who want to learn how to alter clothing. This class will practically pay for itself as you acquire the skills you need to get an expert fit for yourself and those you sew for.

During the first class I will demonstrate proper alteration techniques for determining how to get the best fit.
Alterations such as taking in and letting out:

• Shoulders
• Sides
• Waists
• Hips
• Sleeves
• and of course, hems

Then learn the best sewing methods of alteration to use to make these changes.

Sewing/ Practice time will be provided to try these techniques on samples or on your own clothing.

Discussions will also include how to make this into a money-making business.

No materials are needed for the first class.

Sewing With Stretch Knit Fabrics

Tuesday, October 29, November 5, 12, and 19   from 10 till 1

 

 

This is an Intermediate level class.

 

Knit fabrics are easy to sew and comfortable to wear. However, you do have to utilize different, but easy sewing techniques to do so.

 

Some of the skills you will be learning in this class will be:

• How to purchase fabric and patterns for knit fabrics
• Choosing the right notions to use
• How to seam many different type seams
• How to sew knits on the serger
• How to finish necklines and hems
• and much more

During this class you will be making a basic T-shirt with ribbed neckline and pants or shorts.

Then we will take the basics a few steps further and learn how to use knits creatively.

 

Bring to the first class:

     your sewing machine and basic notions

     a ball point sewing machine needle-size 10 or 11

 

Requirements for the classes following will be discussed during the first class.

    

 

 

 





Serging

Serging Basics

Thursday, November 21   from 10 till 1

 

 

 

A Serger is a sewers biggest helper. It will never replace a sewing but it makes sewing much faster and better.

However....sergers can look scary... if you have never used one.

 

This class will familiarize you with the basic elements of your own serger, such as: 

 

 How It Works

How To Thread It

Basic Tension

Cleaning

and much more..

 

Bring:

          your 4-thread serger and manual

           4 different colors of thread

           scissors, etc

 

All other supplies will be provided

 





 





 





SERGING II-BEYOND THE BASICS

Wednesday, December 4 AND Thursday, December 5     from 10 till 1

 

So, You have been using your 4-thread serger just to finish seams. It is time to take it to a new level.

Explore new ways to utilize this wonderful machine by learning to:

• use different threads to create different effects
• new stitches and how to balance tension
• new techniques such as rolled hems
• how to apply elastic and lace using your serger,
• applying a zipper
• and making many decorative stitches

Finally get the most of your machine.

 

Bring:

 your 4-thread serger and manual

4 spools of serger thread

basic supplies( scissors, etc)

 

The rest of the supplies will be provided.

 







ACTIV8 SUMMER SEWING CAMPS 2013

ACTIV8 SUMMER SEWING CAMP

FOR KIDS

ages 8 to 14

Activ8 2012

 

Class Schedule

Week of June 3

9 till 12-"Sew Neat Backseat Organizer"

     1 till 4-"Sew A Penguin-Paper Pieced Quilt"

 

Week of June 10

1 till 4- "Doll's Life- Sew For Sports

 

Week of June 17

9 till 4-"Sew For Myself- Sewing Camp

 

Week of June 24

9 till 12-"Sew A Mustache"

             1 till 4-"Stitch' Lizards and Dragons"

 

Week of July 8

9 till 12-"Party- Bag Quilt"

1 till 4-"Kitty Kat Karry-All"

 

Week of July 15

1 till 4-"Doll's Life-Sew Around The World

 

Week of July 22

9 till 4-"Sew For Myself- Sewing Camp"

 

Week of July 29

9 till 12-"Sew A Critter PJ Bag"

 

 





Introduction To Reupholstery

Friday, October 4 from 6 till 9 AND Saturday, October 5 from 10 till 6

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 classroom knowing how to complete it.

This class begins on Friday evening. We will be stripping your furniture 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 on 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.
• Thread -most projects only 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

Past Reuphostery Successes!!

Here are a few of the successes of our last Week-end Reupholstery Class
Take a look at what YOU could do.

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.

Activ8 Summer Camp 2013-WEEK 1

The first week of Activ8 Summer Camp was great! We had such a good time.


In the morning class the kids made a Back Seat Car Organizer. It has plenty of pockets for all their 'stuff'.

 

 

In the afternoon class, the kids used a technique called Paper-pieced Quilting to make these adorable wall hangings.

Many of the penguins had names before they left class....What Fun!!