BEGINNING SEWING (Child’s Garment). By far, this is our most popular class!  Jeanne will teach the basics of sewing while you make a girl’s jumper or boy’s romper.  The 3-session class will include getting to know your sewing machine, pattern preparation, cutting out the fabric, and constructing your garment.  You will also learn several other techniques, including adding an appliqué to your garment.  If you do not have a sewing machine, one will be provided.  (Jumper: sizes 1 to 8; Romper: sizes 3 mo. to 4)
Dates:     Tuesday, May. 3, 10 & 179:30 am - 12 noon or 6 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, July 12, 19 & 26       9:30 am - 12 noon or 6 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 23 & 30      9:30 am - 12 noon or 6 - 8:30 pm
Class Fee:$45 + fabric & pattern

HOORAY FOR THE RED, WHITE & BLUE.  We always enjoy coming up with something fun for that favorite summer holiday, July 4th.  The “Holly and Hunter” pattern by Bonnie Blue is perfect for matching brother/sister outfits (sizes 6 mo. to 6).  We used Michael Miller’s jumbo red gingham check for the girl’s jumper and boy’s romper.  By adding a simple sailboat appliqué in navy blue, we made this outfit perfect for all summer!  If you have never tried appliqué, Jeanne will show you how quick and easy it can be.
Dates:    Thursday, May 59 am - 2 pm*
Saturday, May 79 am - 2 pm*
Class Fee:$35 + fabric & pattern*Lunch optional ($5)

GIRL’S KNIT PAJAMAS.  When Linda saw this Kwik Sew pattern, she knew it was perfect for anyone wanting to do more serger projects.  The pants can be made long or short and the wrap top has both short and long sleeves.  Our supply of Michael Miller knits gives you lots of options to mix and match colors.  If you do not have a serger, but would like to test drive one for this class, let us know and one will be provided!
Dates:    Thursday, May 129 am – 2 pm*
Saturday, May 149 am – 2 pm*
Class Fee:$35 + fabric & pattern*Lunch optional ($5)

GET READY FOR THE BEACH! After many requests for another beach bag class, Linda found the Millie’s Market Bag pattern by Izzy & Ivy that she modified using “pet screen” and some of our fun laminated fabrics.  This combination makes for the perfect beach accessory.  It’s large enough to carry all those necessities for a day in the sun.  Check out the matching beach towel and flip flops!
Dates      Thursday, May 199 am – 2 pm*
Saturday, May 21 9 am – 2 pm*
Class Fee:$35 + fabric & pattern*Lunch optional ($5)

MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR SERGER.  This series of three classes will make you love your serger again!  In the first class, Linda will have you threading your machine with confidence and becoming familiar with a variety of stitches.  In the second class, you will construct a pair of shorts or leggings as you learn to maintain seam allowances and serge curved seams.  In the final class, you will learn the popular 3-thread rolled hem as you make napkins or finish ruffles for a garment.  You will need to be sure your machine is designed for this!  Take one class or all three.  We promise you will love your serger after taking these classes!
Dates:   Tuesday, May 24, 31 & June 79:30 am – 12 noon or 6 – 8:30 pm
Class Fee:$20 for one class, $35 for two or $45 for all three classes

BEGINNING SMOCKING.  Jeanne doesn’t usually teach this class in the summer, but we found the cutest pattern by Michie Mooney (Creations by Michie) that is the perfect summer outfit.  The pattern has both a boy/girl bubble and girl’s sundress in sizes 3 mo. to 24 mo.  A second pattern takes the sundress from size 2 to 6 if you need a larger garment.  The smocking is done on an insert that is added to the garment during construction.  This is a great opportunity to learn how to construct a garment with a smocked insert.  It’s quick and easy and gives you lots of options for girl and boy outfits.  Select your project and fabric before class so Jeanne can have your insert prepped and ready for you to smock in this 2-session class!  Later in June, Jeanne will have a construction class for those needing help finishing their garment.
Dates:       Thursday, May 26 & June 29:30 am - 12 noon or 6 - 8:30 pm
Class Fee:$35 + fabric & pattern

LITTLE GIRLS, BIG STYLE.  We fell in love with this book the first time we saw it.  For those just learning to sew, it’s a wonderful tool for feeding your creativity.  The book contains four patterns (dress, skirt, pants, and top) that can be mixed, matched, and modified to make 23 outfits!  Carey Haney is our resident expert on these outfits, and she’s agreed to teach three classes this summer.  Note that two of them (pants/peasant top and sundress) are all-day classes while the skirt is being taught in a 2-1/2-hour night class.
Ruffle Pants & Flutter Sleeve Peasant Top
Date:Saturday, June 49 am – 2 pm*
Class Fee:$35 + fabric & book
Double Layer Twirl Skirt
Date:Tuesday, June 216 – 8:30 pm
Class Fee:$25 + fabric & book
Tiered Halter Sundress
Date:Saturday, July 309 am – 2 pm*
Class Fee:$35 + fabric & book    *Lunch optional ($5)

FUN WITH ELASTIC THREAD.  Learn all about shirring with elastic thread when you make this adorable girl’s romper.  Ruthie’s Romper by Izzy & Ivy is perfect for learning this technique.  Jeanne will show you all the tricks you can do with elastic thread, including using it to gather the ruffles around the legs.  This class is sure to fill up quickly!
Dates:     Thursday, June 99 am – 2 pm*
Saturday, June 11       9 am – 2 pm*
Class Fee:$35 + fabric & pattern*Lunch optional ($5)

TIERED SUNDRESS.  Here’s another cute Kwik Sew pattern with those popular ruffles around the skirt.  Sizes T1 to T4 are in one pattern with sizes 4/5 to 12/14 available in another pattern.  Linda will show you how to modify a pattern that calls for a zipper down the back to a button closure.  Choose coordinating fabrics for the ruffles and your favorite girl will be in style!
Dates:    Thursday, June 169 am – 2 pm*
Saturday, June 189 am – 2 pm*
Class Fee:$35 + fabric & pattern*Lunch optional ($5)

SMOCKED SUNDRESS OR BUBBLE.  If you’ve wanted to learn to construct a garment with a smocked insert, Jeanne’s class is for you.  Select the girl’s sundress or girl/boy bubble in Michie Mooney’s new pattern for a fun summer outfit.  (Available in sizes 3 mo. to 24 mo. for the bubble and up to 6 yrs. for the sundress.)  You will need to have your insert prepped before class.
Dates:     Thursday, June 239 am – 2 pm*
Saturday, June 25 9 am – 2 pm*
Class Fee:$35 + fabric & pattern*Lunch optional ($5)

QUILTED TOTE BAG.  Get a jump on Christmas by making this tote bag for someone on your gift list.  You’ll do a little bit of “free motion” quilting to add interest and stability to the bag.  Jeanne’s quick and easy construction techniques will have you wanting to make more than one!
Dates:     Thursday, July 79 am – 2 pm*
Saturday, July 9 9 am – 2 pm*
Class Fee:$35 + fabric (pattern provided)*Lunch optional ($5)

DUFFLE BAG. This is another repeat of a popular class we had last fall that was taught by my sister, Mary.  In fact, we know several people from that class who have made additional bags.  It is fun selecting the fabrics, and there are only three pattern pieces.  You will enjoy machine quilting the pieces before constructing the bag. 
Date:Thursday, July 149 am – 2 pm*
        Saturday, July 169 am – 2 pm*
Class Fee:$35 + fabric (pattern provided)*Lunch optional ($5)

“FOLD & FINISH” TABLE RUNNER.  Jeanne and Linda taught this technique last year and have had requests for another class.  So here’s your chance to learn on a table runner.  Select from our fun summer fabrics or, hopefully, there will be some Halloween, fall, and/or Christmas fabrics arriving in time for this class!
Dates:     Thursday, July 219 am – 2 pm*
Saturday, July 23 9 am – 2 pm*
Class Fee:$35 + fabric & book/pattern*Lunch optional ($5)



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