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Private and semi-private lessons
Private lessons are customized to each individual's skill level and project needs. Whether you are just beginning, have a brand new machine, or are wanting to stretch your wings and learn a new skill (zippers, bound buttonholes, hemming etc.) a private lesson may be just what you need to get you to the next step.
Private lessons: $28/hour, 2 hour minimum, or purchase a five-hour bundle for $99 (must be used in no more than two sessions) Semi-private lessons: $15 per person/hour, 2-hour minimum. NOTE: to reserve, click on the link below. Be sure to list what date/times you'll be in the studio in the comments section of the order form.
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Summer Sew! Sundress and skirt workshop camps (ages 10-17)
July 5, 6, 7 1:00PM to 5:00PM OR (FULL)
July 28, 29, 30 1:00PM to 5:00PM (FULL)
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Seamsters may make one of several chosen designs, or another pattern if approved before camp. Emphasis will be on working with patterns and their guide sheets, proper layout and construction techniques and gaining sewing independence! Each day will be broken up with a non-sewing activity. If it’s nice out we will walk to the park at the end of the road with a snack. If raining I will have my ‘exercise circuit’ in the garage-jump rope, mini trampoline, moon shoes. Most of all, we will have fun doing what we love most—sewing!
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Stitch Club! Youth sewing for ages 10-15
September through June:
Ongoing Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday evening fun for kids ages 10-15, beginning to intermediate.
This is the place to learn the right way to sew from the very basics.
Check out the gallery for pics of some completed kid projects!
Please call for more info. 1.5 hours/week, 4 weeks/month $60 per
month
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Here are the fall/winter 2010 offerings. Be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter and we'll let you know what's new! If you see a class you like~sign up early to ensure that the class holds!
For all classes except Machine & Sewing Basics, bring your
own basic supplies, patterns and fabric unless otherwise specified- "click
here for a list of basic sewing supplies."
Machine & Sewing Basics
The first class for teens and adults who have never sewn or need
a basics refresher. We will cover sewing machine basics--major
parts, threading, bobbin use, simple maintenance and operation.
You will learn about seam allowance, to stitch straight, back
tack, turn corners, pressing and to trouble-shoot threading issues.
Leave with a completed project: a quilted, zip-top pouch. All supplies for
this class are provided by the lounge. Use one of our machines
or bring your own if you want to learn it specifically. Serves
as the prereq for Adult Beginning Sewing-Level 1
3 hours, $35
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Beginning sewing for adults (age 16+)
Beginning Sewing is comprised of levels 1-3. Each level
is 11 hours in two or three sessions. Evening classes have three sessions, weekend classes are
two sessions. Check the details on the links from the calendar! In
addition to the projects that you will complete, each student will create samples
of techniques learned in class. These will serve as a great reference for your sewing library.
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Beginning Sewing for Adults-Level 1
Now the fun really starts! In this class you will learn many of
the sewing techniques you'll use in nearly everything you make.
Make a chef's or artist's apron using the Palmer/Pletsch beginning
sewing pattern provided. Oh, if all patterns had directions this
concise and clear! I sew along with you and demonstrate all phases
of construction from fabric choice to the final stitch. Bring
your own machine or drive a lounge rig. See class details for
supplies list on registration page! Includes pattern and fabric
for apron. 10.5 hours (in 2 or 3 sessions), $85
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Beginning Sewing for Adults-Level 2
You're cruising now. In this class, make a beautiful banded kimono
robe using the fabulous Palmer/Pletsch pattern provided. Bring
your own machine or try on a lounge beauty for size. Includes
pattern, bring your own fabric. See class details for supplies
list on registration page! 10.5 hours (in 2 or 3 sessions), $85
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Beginning Sewing for Adults-Level 3
Your confidence is showing now! In this class,
make pajama pants and top using the fabulous Palmer/Pletsch pattern
provided. We'll do some fit work also. Conquer a collar, buttons & buttonholes,
elastic or drawstring waistband and more pockets. You'll be ready
to start sewing the clothes you really want to wear! Use your
machine or ours. Includes pattern, bring your own fabric. See
class details for supplies list on registration page! 10.5 hours
(in 2 or 3 sessions), $85
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Pants that fit!
In this class you will learn to make a commercial pant pattern fit your unique shape using the Palmer/Pletsch fit method.
Day one: I will fit you in the pattern tissue, demonstrate common alterations and teach you to fit yourself in any pant pattern. Day two: We will cut out our pants, learn some great pant sewing techniques, fit pants in fabric and you'll be ready to finish sewing with confidence. Basic pant pattern is provided. You will be emailed a supplies list. Some homework will be required for the finish sewing. 11 hours in two days, $85
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