Class Descriptions

 Class Requirements

All classes require pre-registration at least 2weeks prior to class.

Supply list will be provided for each class upon registration.

Fees are not refundable or transferable.

Minimum class size is 6 students.* in the case of cancellation of class because of lack of registrants all fees will be refunded.

*Dates & Times of  Classes are on  page "3" after all class descriptions*

*Registration for classes are available on line on page 3.

Class Descriptions

 

Basic English Smocking Fee:$65.00

(entry level)

The first week you will learn the basic stitches, practice and learn the proper techniques to smock an insert. The second week you will learn to read and follow a graph, prepare a bishop to smock and start your project. The third week you will learn the embroidery stitches that compliment your smocking.

   Smocking with Stack Cables

Fee:$37.50

(Basic English Smocking required)

The first week you learn basic stacked cables with simple one color designs. The second week we will work on multiple needles and changing colors. Bring your insert and #5 Darner needles                                    ( Stacked cables being mastered!!)

 

Appliqué Basic Techniques  and More Class

(Beg. Level and up)

Fee:$40.00

You pick the outfit you want to adorn with an appliqué you have selected before you come to class and we spend a leisurely time learning the basics of appliqué stitching.

 

Construction Classes

Jumper with a Smocked Insert Class

Beginner Level and up

Fee: $ 65.00

Learn Basic sewing techniques of sewing a smocked insert into a girls jumper Some pre-class work is required so no late registrations will be accepted. Kits include, pattern, fabric, insert, piping and buttons

Sewing machines are required

         Sweet & Simple

Baby Daygown

Construction Class

(Beginner Level & up)

Fee:$35.00

Learn basic construction techniques including special sewing steps for doing bias. The kit includes: fabric, pattern, bias and buttons.

 

 

Construction Classes

"How to Thread Your Machine & Make it Sew"

This is for any one who is starting from step one and needs instruction on how to work their machine.    Techniques covered in this class will be:

wind a bobbin

thread the machine

use the tension

proper needles & thread

sewing straight & curved lines

Starting & ending seams

Buttonholes

what feet are what

good tools for sewing

Fee: $50.00

(All machines are welcomed and must have instruction manual)

Call for an appointment!

 

Let's start sewing:

Basic Beginnings Sewing #101

(2 sessions)

 $50.00

Boys John-John  or

Girls A-Line Jumper

(entry level)

You will learn all the basics of sewing, how and why you lay and cut out a pattern, Basic seams and  lining. You will complete a  jumper or john-john.

 Classic

Baby Bubble

Construction Class

Old Fashioned Baby Romper Collection

Beginner Level and up

Fee: $50.00

You will review all the basics of sewing, how and why you lay and cut out a pattern & Basic seams. You will learn the methods for sleeves, collars,  piping , tucks, plackets & Bubble legs. Kit includes; pattern, fabric, buttons, buckle, elastic and trim.

*Bishop Demo Preparation and Construction

Fee:$15.00

(All Levels)

Seminar Class

Watch and learn how to cut out different fabrics (all those checks and plaids!) for a bishop. Learn how to pleat  Bishops, plaids and checked bishops. See how to prepare a bishop so you need not use a continuous placket. Learn how to eliminate turtle neck bishops and construct perfect necks!! This is a notebook class, Bring a notebook to take notes.

Bishop Construction Class (hands on)

(1 session)

Fee: $25.00

You will bring a smocked bishop to class and actually construct it step by step. Techniques covered will be; French seams, French bias , and piping.

Heirloom Dress Project Class

Watch for this class again in January.

Fallon is a year and a half years old in this picture and this was one of Moms first at sewing anything!

    Laura Cantrell Photography      Mobile Alabama 251-476-4331

 

 

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