Tips and Techniques Notebook Class I

Trisha will teach you many steps of sewing children’s clothes in this class. She will start with the basics and go from there. You will learn how to properly use a mat, ruler, and rotary cutter and cut bias accurately. Next you will make corded piping and learn how to apply it to the garment. You will learn the secrets of how to make a beautiful collar, French seams, and a wonderful placket. You will place your samples in a notebook, with detailed written directions on how you did it, and then be able to refer back to this information as you make future garments. What a valuable item this notebook will become. Level II class is the next week.

Teacher: Trisha Smith
Date/Time: Thurs. Aug. 7 10:00-3:00 (Machine Required)
Fee: $40, Kit fee $5.00         Min. 4 students

Tips and Techniques Notebook Class II

This class picks up where Part 1 stopped. You will learn about gathering, yokes, and sleeves. We will cover info on how to sew gathered skirts to the yokes and what to do with the placket. You will learn what it takes to make a pretty buttonhole and how to do a seam finish. If time permits, you will learn how to do a blind hem by hand and machine. You will add these samples to your notebook. Kit fee $5.00 if you did not take Part 1.
Teacher: Trisha Smith
Date/Time: Thurs. Aug. 14 10:00-3:00 (Machine Required)
Fee: $40         Min. 4 students

Serger Class

Dust off that serger and bring it to class! Carol will show you how easy it is to make a Children's Corner Lucy or Johnny almost completely with a serger. You will be amazed how much time you can save by using your serger for construction of garments!

Teacher: Carol Foriest
Date/Time: Sat. Sept. 6 or Fri. Sept. 12 9:30-2:30
Fee: $40     Min. 4 students
 

Abbie Outfit

Do you love the Abbie pattern but are a little bit afraid you will not know how to make it? Join Trisha and let her walk you through this precious pant and top outfit.
Teacher: Trisha Smith
Date/Time: Fri. Sept. 19, 26 10:00 – 2:00
Fee: $60     Min. 4 students

Tucked Jumper

This class was so well received at our June Sewing School that we decided to offer it with our Fall schedule. The jumper has 1/4 tucks in the front and a round yoke overlay. Pattern included. Sizes 3-8

Teacher: Susan Whitman
Date/Time: Fri. Sept. 5 9:30-2:30
Fee: $45     Min. 4 students
 

Serger Class

Dust off that serger and bring it to class! Carol will show you how easy it is to make a Children's Corner Lucy or Johnny almost completely with a serger. You will be amazed how much time you can save by using your serger for construction of garments!
Teacher: Carol Foriest
Date/Time: Sat. Sept. 6 or Fri. Sept. 12 9:30-2:30
Fee: $40     Min. 4 students
 

Johnny Redraft

This redesigned romper has a separate yoke that eliminates the center front seam making it perfect for monograms or appliqués, mock pocket flaps have been added to the front and a buttoned belt to the back. Bring your Children’s Corner Johnny.

Teacher: Susan Whitman
Date/Time: Mon. Sept. 22 9:30-2:30 (Machine Required)
Fee: $40     Min. 4 students
 

Skirt with Fringed Hem & Zipper

Trisha has decided to offer this class again. This skirt has slant pockets with several different panels to make up the front. The panels are sewn together by flat felled seams, which are both sturdy and decorative. It has a zipper closure in the back, because we all need to know just how easy it really is to put in a zipper. The skirt is finished with a self-fringed hem. Your girls are going to love it.
Teacher: Trisha Smith
Day/Time: Wed. Sept. 24    10:00—3:00 (Machine Required)
Fee: $40     Min. 4 students
 

Saturday Marathon

Have you ever been working on a project, wanting to get it done, and then class ends? Susan will be hosting an all day sewing marathon to help you finish your project. Bring any project you are working on or start a couple of new things. The store is at our fingertips -Let the creativity RUN WILD!!!! Limited to the first 12 people. A sell out for sure!
Teacher: Susan Whitman
Date/Time: Sat. Sept. 27 10:00a-10:00p
Fee: $40     Min. 4 students
 

Wool Wrap Skirt

Just a small amount of our fabulous new wool will be needed for this fringed wrap skirt. A very classic look! Pattern included. Size 3-10.
Teacher: Susan Whitman
Date/Time: Wed. Oct. 1 11:00-2:00 (Machine Required)
Fee: $45     Min. 4 students
 

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
Dates/Time: Tues. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00-1:30 or 6:00 –9:30
Fee: $70 Min. 4 students

Holiday Exchange Dress

You are going to love this dress. It’s one dress with several different looks. What a great idea. Trisha will teach you how to redraft the Lucy pattern to have a removable front panel. You will make the modified Lucy dress and can make several additional front panels that will button off and on which can be embellished with the theme of your choice. For example, you might make one panel that has a pumpkin on one side for fall and a turkey on the other side for Thanksgiving. The second panel could have a Christmas design for the month of December on one side and then a snowman on the other side for the month of January. If additional panels are wanted, you might want a heart theme for the month of February and then the other side is open for whatever you desire. IT’S ONE DRESS WITH MANY LOOKS! The designs may be appliquéd, machine or hand embroidered.
Teacher: Trisha Smith
Dates/Time: Wed. Oct. 8 or Sat. Nov. 1 9:30-3:00 (Machine Required for Wed. class)
Fee: $45 Min. 4 students

French Hand Sewing

Are you a little intimidated about hand sewing? Come let Miss Betty show you how simple it can be. Learn basic French Hand Sewing techniques and how to plan a garment.
Teacher: Betty Little
Dates/Time: Sat.     Oct. 18, 25, Nov 1, 8 10:00-12:00
Fee: $70     Min. 4 students Max. 8

Oh So Comfy Jumper

Trisha will teach you how to take a basic pattern, make a few adjustments, and then create this warm and cozy jumper that your child will love wearing. It has a center front panel that you will learn how to quilt with a diamond shape design. The jumper is constructed with all seams sewn on the outside creating unfinished brushed edges. You will also learn the technique of making “chenille by the inch”, which will be used to accent the neck and armhole edges. The lined jumper buttons down the back and is made from two coordinating fabrics.
Teacher: Trisha Smith
Dates/Time: Fri. Oct. 24 10:00-3:00
Fee: $40     Min. 4 students
 

Swing Dress

This 50’s style dress has a full A-line skirt, 3/4 length sleeves with a cuff and contrasting bias trim on the collar. Pattern included, Size 2-8.
Teacher: Susan Whitman
Date/Time: Wed. Oct. 29 9:30-2:30 (Machine Required)
Fee: $45     Min. 4 students
 

Jumper With A Fake Inset

If you just love the look of an inset but are a little concerned about how it is done, then come let Trisha show you how to do this easy fake inset. Your inset may be embroidered, paper pieced, or appliquéd, it doesn’t matter. She will walk you through the steps to make this jumper quickly and easily.
Teacher: Trisha Smith
Date/Time: Thurs. Oct. 30 10:00-3:00 (Machine Required)
Fee: $40     Min. 4 students

Stacking or Picture Smocking

In this two week stacking class, Miss Betty will demonstrate the techniques for picture smocking, preparation of the fabric, etc. Pleated inset included.
Teacher: Betty Little
Dates/Time: Thurs. Nov 6, 13 10:00-12:00
Fee:$ 45     Min. 4 students
 

Jumper with Pleated Skirt

This is a very tailored jumper with a square neckline, a topstitched waistband and inverted pleats on the skirt. Pattern included. Size 3-8.
Teacher: Susan Whitman
Date/Time: Fri. Nov. 7 9:30-2:30
Fee: $45     Min. 4 students

Regatta Jacket

This double-breasted jacket is perfect for our mild Tennessee weather and the gathered skirt adds a sweet feminine touch. Pattern included Size 4-10
Teacher: Susan Whitman
Date/Time: Sat. Nov. 8 9:30-2:30
Fee: $45     Min. 4 students

Pants That Fit!

These long pants have elastic in the back with just enough fullness, set in pockets, and small pleats in the front. Can be lined or unlined. Pattern included. Size 2-8
Teacher: Susan Whitman
Date/Time: Mon. Nov. 17 9:30-2:30 (Machine Required)
Fee: $45     Min. 4 students

Paper Pieced Christmas Pockets

If you would love for the child in your life to have a Christmas dress but just don’t want to put all that time into a dress that can only be worn for a short time, then why not learn how to make these cute Christmas pockets? Once completed, they could be used to accent a jumper for the holidays and then remove the pockets and replace them with other pockets once the holiday season is over. You could even use the same pockets on a different outfit for next year.
Teacher: Trisha Smith
Date/Time: Thurs. Nov. 20 10:00-3:00 (Machine Required)
Fee: $40     Min. 4 students

Wool Jumper

This jumper has an empire waistline with mock pocket flaps and an inverted center pleat. The yoke is lined and the jumper buttons down the back. Pattern included. Size 3-8.
Teacher: Susan Whitman
Date/Time: Fri. Nov. 21 9:30-2:30
Fee: $45     Min. 4 students

Sweet Dreams Nightgown

There is nothing more precious than a little girl in her nighty. This one will have ¾ length sleeves and a ruffle at the bottom. The bodice is accented with embroidered insertion, Mexican pin tucks, and finished with a sweet trim at the neck edge. The lower edge of the bodice, upper edge of the ruffle and sleeve bands are made complete with Swiss embroidered beading through which ribbon will be run. The ribbon could be red for the holidays and then changed to pink or another color later.
Teacher: Trisha Smith
Date/Time: Thurs. Dec 4, 11 10:00-2:00 (Machine Required)
Fee: $60     Min. 4 students

Kid’s Sewing Day

Your child will love spending the day with Miss Trisha for a fun day of sewing while making a Christmas project. Call the store in mid November for more info on what the project will be.
Teacher: Trisha Smith
Date/Time: Sat. Dec. 6 10:00-2:30
Fee: $30

The “Feet “ Class

Have you ever been in a class and the teacher says, “Get out your ¼” foot” and you look at your neighbor and say, “What does that look like?” Well, this is the class for you. Trisha will teach you how much easier and more efficient a project can be completed if you know which foot to use and how to use it. She will let you know a couple of weeks before the class what feet she will be covering so you can be sure to bring them to class with you that day. You will not want to miss this class!
Teacher: Trisha Smith
Date/Time: Fri. Dec. 12 10:00-3:00
Fee: $40     Min. 4 students
 

BASIC SMOCKING

Learn all the traditional English smocking stitches
and begin your project: Class Fee includes pleating
for class project. All sessions will complete
construction. You will buy your fabric at the first
class. Come learn how easy smocking really is from
one of our great teachers!
Teacher: Betty Little
Session I: Thurs. 10:00-12:00    Sept. 11, 18, 25 Oct. 2, 16, 23
Fee: $90 for this 6 week class     Min: 4 students     Max: 8
 

Bishop Only!

Teacher: Carol Hankla

Session II: Mon. 6:30 -8:30
Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13

Session III: Tues. 6:30 -8:30
Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18

Fee: $75     Min: 4 students
 

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.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Shop Closed /
Sept. 1
Nov. 27, 28, 29
Dec. 24 - Jan. 1