Seasonal Sewing Workshops
Zipper Cubes:
Jelly Roll Rugs
Mon., Jan. 13, 27, Feb. 3 & 10 ~ 5:45pm - 7:45pm
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 create one to compliment any room in your home. You might even want to use black and orange for a Halloween rug, or warm tones for a fall rug...the possibilities are endless!
Class Cost: $190 Leave With: A beautiful rug and the skills to make more Instructor: Carrie Tino Prerequisite: Sewing 101 or Intro to Quilting or equivalent experience.
Faux Leather Bags:
Thurs., Jan. 16, 23 & 30 ~ 5:45pm - 8:00pm
This bag design is stunning and that's why it's our new "favorite bags"! Students will learn several new skills in this course and work with a variety of fabrics from leather, to faux leather to canvas. This bag has a magnetic snap closure, internal fully lined zipper pocket, external fully lined zipper pocket and a soft curved shape. With plenty of storage and an elegant shape this could end up being your favorite bag!
Course Cost: $174 A list of supplies needed will be sent one week before the course. Instructor: Heather Rourke Prerequisite: Sewing 101 or equivalent experience
Zipper Mittens & Cowls
Sat. Jan. 18 & 25 ~ 2:30pm - 5:00pm
This seasonal workshop combines the best of two worlds ~ zippers and accessories. Create a cozy cowl and warm mittens complete with an invisible zipper pocket in both to stash items like credit cards, license, money, chap stick and more!.
Course Cost: $125 A list of supplies needed will be sent one week before the course. Instructor: Heather Rourke Prerequisite: Sewing 101 or equivalent experience * Please note that there will be some "pre-work" for this course.
Candy Bags
Sat., Feb. 1st ~ 10am - 12: 15pm
Do you need an excuse to buy some more delicious candy!?! Collect some of your favorite candies and keep those bags to create super fun clutches! In this sweet workshop students will create clutches in various sizes, complete with zipper and lining. Not only are these durable but they're unique and make fantastic gifts!
Course Cost: $59 A small list of supplies needed will be sent one week before the course. Instructor: Heather Rourke Prerequisite: Sewing 101 or equivalent experience
Doggie Jackets
Monday, Feb., 24, March 3 & 10 ~ 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Show your fur babies how much you love them by coming home with a custom designed doggie jacket just for them! Work with a pattern to create a small, medium or large doggie jacket complete with lining, Velcro and slit to run a leash through!
Course Cost: $148 + $15 pattern fee. A small list of supplies needed will be sent one week before the course. Instructor: Kerry Snyder Prerequisite: Sewing 101 or equivalent experience
Embroidered Bags:
TBD
Learn the basics of hand embroidery while creating this very sweet and useful pouch. This in depth beginners course will teach you several of the most popular hand embroidery stitches, how to begin and end your pieces, what floss and supplies are needed and which are the best for your projects. Students will also be provided with resources and practice sheets.
Course Cost: $139 + $20 material fee A small list of supplies needed will be sent one week before the course. Instructor: Kerry Snyder Prerequisite: Sewing 100 or equivalent experience
Past Workshops
Fabric Bowls & Trivets
Tote Bags
Who doesn't need more bags ~ or handmade holiday gifts!?! 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, boxed corners and more! These also make fantastic gifts!
Course Cost: $125 + a small supply list will be sent a week before class. Instructor: Carrie Tino Prerequisite: Sewing 100 or equivalent experience
Candy Bags
Upscale all those big candy bags you've stockpiled in preparation for Halloween. Create super fun clutches in various sizes, complete with zipper and lining. Not only are these durable but they're unique and may just provide you with the you perfect excuse to buy just one more bag of candy! :)
Funky Felted Mittens
We're at it again with our most popular seasonal workshop ~ Funky Felted Mittens. If you want the most warm, creative, personally designed mittens for yourself or family and friends then this workshop is a must! Leave with templates and the skills to make more. All mittens will be stitched on sewing machines and will be pre-felted using the washer and dryer.
Fabric Pumpkins
Decorate your home, office or RV with adorable handmade pumpkins in fabric of your choosing! Learn two different ways to create the pumpkins without even having to use a sewing machine! Three sizes will be available and what you learn in class will enable you to make more on your own!
Zipper Clutches and Change Purses:
Who wouldn't want their very own personalized clutch and change purse!? These are great to keep for yourself or make as gifts! 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!
Short Brim Hats
Sept. 6th & 13th ~ 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Don't you just love the thought of making your own hat!! These short brim hats are such a great accessory and can be made from fabrics like; denim, corduroy, tweed, medium weight cottons and more! The holidays will be here soon~ stitch on up for yourself or as gifts this holiday season.
Course Cost: $95+ $15 pattern fee. A small list of supplies needed will be sent one week before the course. Instructor: Heather Rourke Prerequisite: Sewing 101 or equivalent experience
Doggie Jackets
Show your fur babies how much you love them by coming home with a custom designed doggie jacket just for them! Work with a pattern to create a small, medium or large doggie jacket complete with lining, Velcro and slit to run a leash through!
Course Cost: $148 + $15 pattern fee. A small list of supplies needed will be sent one week before the course. Instructor: Kerry Snyder Prerequisite: Sewing 101 or equivalent experience
Beginner Embroidery
Let this whimsical workshop take you on a creative journey while learning all the basics of hand embroidery. This in depth beginners course will teach you several of the most popular hand embroidery stitches, how to begin and end your pieces, what floss and supplies are needed and which are the best for your projects. Students will also be provided with resources and practice sheets.
Tuffet Whimsy
Oh My Cuteness! We think everyone should have a Tuffet in their Sewing/Craft Room, Porch, Babies Room or Living Room. Rumor has it the fur babies love them too! During this fun course you'll learn a wide variety of techniques and skills like; how to use a quarter inch seam guide, sew fabric to create a circle, cover buttons and more! You'll also be playing be playing with some fun hardware, drills screws and staple guns!
Course Cost: $120. A supply list will be sent one week before the course. Instructor: Carrie Tino Prerequisite: Sewing 101 or equivalent experience
Custom Koozies
Join us for a fun evening creating custom koozies ~ perfect for keeping your warm beverages warm and hands dry from your cool beverages. These make adorable gifts to use for the beer, soda, coffee and tea drinkers in your life. Work with Insul Bright, Velcro, elastic and more!
Course Cost: $58 . A small material list will be sent a week before the class. Instructor: Mikala Cash Prerequisite: Sewing 100 or equivalent experience
