The new Fall fabric is arriving daily. We will have an incredible selection of printed knits this year and new patterns just for knits.

   We are so excited to be able offer a sewing workshop this coming September. Our guest instructor is Liesl Gibson. She is the founder and chief designer of Oliver+S pattern company. Liesl trained at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology and has worked as a designer for top international fashion brands. Liesl will teach a 2 day workshop here at the store September 22&23.

    The class will cover two new patterns being revealed August 2010. The cost of the two day workshop is $250 plus the patterns and kit fee. There will be a variety of kits to choose from, so you won't feel like everyone is making the same thing and they will be very affordably priced.

    We will also have the Oliver+S trunk show here in the store during September. Call or drop by the store for more information.

2 DAY WORKSHOP

With LEISL GIBSON 

September 22&23

Sit ‘n Sew

 Registration

These classes are just the time and place to meet new friends or see old ones! Come and use our machines or bring your own and work on any project with the comfort of our expert teachers at a needles’  throw away. Any project, any questions, we will be there to help!

Registration is $45 for the 2010—2011 year. This entitles you to participate in the Pattern Club (purchase a Club Card for $25 and select 5 Children’s Corner patterns throughout the year  below wholesale prices).  Sit ’n Sew members are also invited to attend a  “SNEEK PEEK” to preview the new season’s fabrics as well as special discounts, food, and fun.  Remember, registered “Sit ‘n Sewers” pay a fee of only $20  for the day session or $15 for the night session. Those who choose to just “drop-in”, without registration, will pay $25 and $20 respectively per session. Weekly reservations are required for all.

Sit and Sew Options

(Returning Registrants have 1st priority for spaces)

Monday Day 9:30 – 2:30 Trisha Smith

Tuesday Day   9:30 – 2:30  Betty Little

Tuesday Night  6:00 – 9:30     Bonnie Myszka

Wednesday Day  9:30 – 2:30  Bonnie Myszka

Thursday Day      9:30 – 2:30  Susan Whitman

Thursday Night     6:00 – 9:30  Trisha Smith

Basic Construction

This is a great class for beginners or for those needing a refresher class.

We will be using the Children’s Corner Johnny pattern, which believe it or not is great for boys or girls. You will learn how to make a lined romper and a shirt or blouse. Susan will show you her tips and secrets that turn a garment that looks HOMEMADE to one that looks beautifully HANDMADE.

Teacher: Susan Whitman

Date/Time Sept. 20, 27 Oct 4

Mondays    6 - 9pm.

Fee $65       Min. 4 students

Level I or above

Basic Construction

This class is for beginners or anyone who feels like they need a refresher on how to make children’s clothes. You will learn about fabric, how to cut out a pattern and follow the pattern directions. We will cover how to make corded piping, collars, gathered sleeves and much more. The dress pattern being used is Carol’s Apron and if you would like to sew for a boy, we will use the Johnny pattern.

Teacher:  Trisha Smith

Date/Time: Sept.  29, and Oct. 13, 20, 27

Wednesdays 9:30—1:00

Fee: $80     Min. 4 students

Level I or above

Tunic Top with Smocked Sleeves & Pockets

Based on the Children's Corner Bessie, we will make a few changes and update this pattern to be used as a dress or tunic. We will add smocking at the bottom of the sleeves and add the cutest smocked pockets to the front.

Teacher: Susan Whitman

Date/Time Sept. 10

Friday 9:30-2:30

Fee $45          Min. 4 students

Level III  Bring your Bessie pattern and tracing paper

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Notice to our valued out-of-town customers, and students.  We are offering an opportunity this fall to plan your own weekend sewing trip.  (Susan is offering a class on Friday , Sept 17 and Trisha is offering a class on Saturday Sept 18.  Then a little later in the fall Shanna Oct 29 and Trisha October 30.)

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Knit Mattie Dress

The focus of this dress is the reverse appliqué. You will learn how to make some simple pattern adaptations as well as tips for sewing on knits and an artsy reverse appliqué. Bring your Children's Corner Mattie pattern and Pattern Tracing paper.

Teacher: Susan Whitman

Date/Time Sept 17

Fri. 9:30-2:30

Fee $45          Min. 4 students

Level II or above

Pleated Sweetheart  Dress

Just in time for back to school or for the Holidays – this dress is a perfect choice.  It has a bodice overlay that can be appliquéd or embroidered to your liking.  The bodice and sweetheart neckline are accented with corded piping.  It has set in sleeves making it great for fall and winter.  The skirt has three inverted pleats in the front and back which opens up the opportunity to learn how to do a placket under a pleat for the back closure.  This dress is available in sizes 5 – 12.  Pattern included – choose 5/6/7 or 8/10/12.

Teacher:  Trisha Smith

Date/Time: Sept.  18

Saturday 9:30—2:30

Fee: $45    Min. 4 students

Level I or above

Skirt, Skirt, Skirt

It’s all about skirts.  Join Trisha to make what all girls love to wear, skirts. 

Available in sizes 3 – 12.  Pattern included.  You choose 3/4/5/6 or 7/8/10/12.

Teacher:  Trisha Smith

Date/Time: Oct. 1

Friday 9:30—2:30

Fee: $45    Min. 4 students

Level I or above

Basic Construction

A Lucy Jumper is a great pattern for those just learning to sew. Susan will show you how to lay out a pattern and the secret of cutting bias and making perfect piping. She will also have tips for turning a lined garment and how to make the buttonholes. This is one pattern you will make again and again.

Teacher: Susan Whitman

Date/Time Oct.11, 18

Mondays 6-9pm

Fee $50           Min. 4 students

Level I or above

Quilted Wrap Skirt

It won't take long to machine quilt this wrap skirt using a simple quilting guide. (available for most machines) And the construction is a snap even with a bias trim around the outer edge.

Teacher: Susan Whitman

Date/Time: Oct.15

Friday 9:30-2:30

Fee: $50          Min. 4 students

Level III      Size 2-10 pattern included

Fall Jacket

This jacket can be worn though Fall and most of the Winter. The A-line style jacket falls just below the hips and has welted pockets in the front and small slightly gathered ruffles in the back. It will be perfect in one of our corduroys or light weight wool.

Teacher: Susan Whitman

Date/Time: Oct. 18

Monday 9:30-2:30

Fee: $50           Min. 4 students

Level III   Size 2-8 pattern included

NOTICE TO OUR BUSY MOMS AND GRANDMOMS       We are offering two 1/2 day classes this Fall. Take a great sewing class and still have time for a quick grocery stop before picking up the children!

Mock Wrap Jumper  (1/2 Day Class)

This is a great way to use those Liberty Scraps. We will add an extra side panel to the Children's Corner Lillian side seams, line them in Liberty and fold the corners back and hold in place with a covered button. Bring your Lillian pattern. The additional pattern piece will be provided.

Teacher: Susan Whitman

Date/Time Oct.19

Tues. 9:30-12:30

Fee $30           Min. 4 students

Level II     Bring your Lillian Pattern

Notice: Skill levels have been added to our class descriptions to assist you in your class choices. 

Level I - suitable for beginners

Level II - intermediate sewing skills

Level III - for the more experienced

Knit Tunic/Dress

Bonnie will guide you in making this quick pull over knit tunic. These tops have a neckline finished with a self-fabric neck band, short or long sleeves and a drawstring option at the hip. You will be thrilled to find out how quickly these tops come together.

Teacher: Bonnie Myszka

Date/Time Oct 22, Fri. 9:30-2:30

Fee $45       Min. 4 students  

Bring Kwik Sew Pattern #3476

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Notice to our valued out-of-town customers, and students.  We are offering an opportunity this fall to plan your own weekend sewing trip.  (Shanna Oct 29 and Trisha October 30.)

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WHIMSY FRENZY!

Just when you thought you had every sewing notion and tool you could possibly need, Shanna will introduce you to Whimsy Sticks!!!  Created by Kari Mecca of Kari Me Away, Whimsy Sticks are the perfect complement to her new book, More Sewing With Whimsy.  You’ll learn how easy it is to make all of those adorable loopy trims and blooms from spaghetti bias and all sorts of ribbons.  They can then be applied as embellishments to collars, yokes and skirts of your own sewing projects or ready-to-wear garments.  And, don’t leave yourself out - the beautiful rolled roses will look fabulous on your own cardigan sweater!   Also, as a special bonus, Shanna will demonstrate how to use Kari's Circle Maker Whimsy Sticks to make cute ruffly flounces.  You will need to purchase the book, More Sewing with Whimsy, and a set of Whimsy Sticks for this class.

Teacher:  Shanna Smith

Date/Time: Oct. 29

Time:  9:30-1:00

Fee: $30    Min. 4 students

Level I or Above

Holiday Jumper

It is time to prepare for the holidays by making a new Christmas jumper.  This jumper has inverted pleats at the side seam, buttons down the back, and the front is embellished with a wonderful fun Christmas design.   You can choose between a Christmas tree or a Snowman face.  This jumper is available in sizes 2/3/4 or 5/6/7, you choose.  Pattern included.

Teacher:  Trisha Smith

Date/Time: Oct.  30

Saturday 9:30—2:30

Fee: $45    Min. 4 students

Level I or above

Memory Quilt

Sewing for the child in your life is very rewarding and fun.  Why not capture those memories again and again as you look at this wonderful quilt which is made from left over fabrics of the garments you have made for him or her. Choose a complementary fabric from the store’s selection to tie it all together.  You will learn basic piecing techniques and how to quilt as you go.  You are going to love this way of quilting and the end result.

Teacher:  Trisha Smith

Date/Time: Nov.  2 & 9

Tuesdays 9:30—2:30

Fee: $65    Min. 4 students

Level I or above

Notice: Skill levels have been added to our class descriptions to assist you in your class choices. 

Level I - suitable for beginners

Level II - intermediate sewing skills

Level III - for the more experienced

Elegantly Causal Petite Dress 

Lezette has created the perfect dress for a little girl that can go from dressy to the sand box combining two dresses from Children’s Corner #34 Handsewing IV with Lezette’s own very special over-lapping capped sleeve.  Stitched up in the softest of printed lawn, it features a slightly gathered and very English looking ruffle. Elegantly Casual comes in sizes 1-6.

Teacher: Lezette Thomason

Date/Time Nov.3

Wednesday. 9-4

Fee $65 + Kit       Min. 4 students

Level II or above

Pleated Dress with Round Yoke Overlay

This is a European inspired dress with inverted pleats in the front and back and a small round yoke is added for detail. This dress has a classic straight sleeve and will be perfect in a light-weight corduroy.

Teacher: Susan Whitman

Date/Time Nov.5 

Fri. 9:30-2:30

Fee $50      Min. 4 students 

Level III   Size2-8 Pattern included

Serger Class

Serger Know How

Bonnie will show you how to thread your machine and make any adjustments for a beautiful over-lock stitch. You will also learn how to stitch a rolled hem and gather fabric with your serger.

The second week Bonnie will guide you through the construction of a pair of knit leggings. You will need Kwik Sew pattern #2596 or #3476

Teacher Bonnie Myszka

Date/Time Nov.12 & 19

Fri. 9:30-1:30

Fee $70      Min. 4 students

Level I or above

Crazy Patch Stocking

Join Trisha for a fun day of sewing while making a Victorian Christmas Stocking.  She will teach you how to do a technique called Crazy Patch.  The stocking will be made from several colors of velveteen and accented with tatting or lace.  The top of the stocking has a turn down cuff that would be beautiful with an embroidered name on it.

Teacher:  Trisha Smith

Date/Time: Nov.  16

Tuesday 9:30—2:30

Fee: $40    Min. 4 students

Level II or above

NOTICE TO OUR BUSY MOMS AND GRANDMOMS       We are offering two 1/2 day classes this Fall. Take a great sewing class and still have time for a quick grocery stop before picking up the children!

Bias Flower Jumper (1/2Day Class)

Stop by the shop to take this half day class and learn how to embellish an a-line jumper or dress with beautiful contrasting flowers made from light weight bias strips. A blouse made from the same bias fabric would be perfect.

Teacher: Susan Whitman

Date/Time Nov.17

Wed. 9:30-12:30

Fee $30               Min. 4 students

Level II  Size-unlimited

Wrap Jumper

This jumper has horizontal tucks in the front and loop closers perfect for the covered buttons. The skirt is full and just right for twirling.

Teacher: Susan Whitman

Date/Time Dec.3

Fri. 9:30-2:30

Fee $50             Min. 4 students

Level II  Pattern included sizes 2-8

Reversible Jumper

Learn how to line a garment while make this reversible jumper.  The neck edge and the underarms are not rounded but are square for a different look.  The Jumper can be a solid piece of fabric which gives a great landscape for machine embroidery of if you want to get creative we can create a patchwork look.  It’s your choice.  Available in sizes 2 – 7.  Pattern included, you choose:  2/3/4 or 5/6/7. 

Teacher:  Trisha Smith

Date/Time: Dec.  8

Wednesday 9:30—2:30

Fee: $45    Min. 4 students

Level I or above                 

Min. 4 students

Level I or above

Notice: Skill levels have been added to our class descriptions to assist you in your class choices. 

Level I - suitable for beginners

Level II - intermediate sewing skills

Level III - for the more experienced

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Are you interested in learning a skill

that you don’t see in the newsletter?

Just ask, someone can probably help

you with that or if there is enough interest, we may add a class.

SMOCKING CLASSES

Picture Smocking

In this two week smocking class, Bonnie will demonstrate the techniques for picture smocking, preparation of the fabric, etc.  Pleated inset included.  Must have a knowledge of basic smocking.

Teacher: Bonnie Myszka

Dates/Time: Friday, October 29 & November 5

Time 9:30-12noon

Fee:  $45

Level I  or above

Picture Smocking

In this two week smocking class, Miss Betty will demonstrate the techniques for picture smocking, preparation of the fabric, etc.  Pleated inset included.  Must have a knowledge of basic smocking.

Teacher: Betty Little

Dates/Time: Saturday, November 13 & 20

Time 9:30-12 noon

Fee:  $45

Level I  or above

Basic Smocking

Learn all the traditional English smocking stitches and begin your project: Class fee includes pleating for class project.  You will buy your fabric at the first class. This is a 6 week class.

Teacher: Betty Little

Dates/Time: Saturdays

Sept 11, 18, 25,  Oct.,2, 16, 23

Time:9:30-12noon

Fee:  $90             Min. 4 students

Level I  or above

Basic Smocking

In Bonnie’s basic smocking class, you will have the option of construction of a traditional Bishop or a smocked insert suitable for a boy’s romper.  Learn  the traditional English smocking stitches. Class fee includes pleating for class project.  You will buy your fabric at the first class. This is a 4 week class.

Teacher: Bonnie Myszka

Dates/Time: Mondays

Oct 18, 25   November 1, 8

Time 6:30-9pm

Fee:  $65               Min. 4 students

Level I  or above

Ginger’s  Basic Smocking

In this 4 week class you will learn the basic English smocking stitches and construction of the traditional Bishop dress or daygown. Class fee includes pleating for class project.  You will buy your fabric at the first class.

Teacher: Ginger Caldwell

Dates/Time: Thursdays

Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov  4

Time  9:30-12noon

Fee:  $65

Level I  or above

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October Sewing School

Thank you for your wonderful response to the October Sewing School and the pre-class.

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Sewing Workshop

With Liesl Gibson

Liesl is the founder and chief designer of Oliver+S pattern company. The class will cover two new patterns being revealed August 2010. The cost of the two day workshop is $250 plus the patterns and kit fee. There will be a variety of kits to choose from, so you won't feel like everyone is making the same thing and they will be very affordably priced.  

Teacher: Liesl Gibson

Dates/Time:

September 22&23

Time  9:30 - 3:30

Fee:  $250 + patterns and kits

Class Policies

Registration requires a $25 non-refundable deposit per class. Supplies for classes must be purchased at Children’s Corner and will be discounted 10% at the time of purchase.  Materials list available at time of registration.Be sure to let us know your purchase is for a class.  Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes may be cancelled if minimum registration is not met.  In case of cancellation by us, your deposit may be refunded or applied to a future class.  Register early, you could make the difference in a class being held! Make-up classes are not normally held. For most classes, Children’s Corner supplies the sewing machines, however, on days when more than one class meets, it may be necessary for you to bring your own machine.