Just in case you didn't know , You can take any of our classes with any make of sewing machine. ELNA is our preferred machine however, we have sewing experience on many different makes and models. Some machines have special features that make some task easier than others. There are many ways and techniques and if you have a machine that you like and it zig zags!, you will do just fine.

	English Smocking 101- Just learning or perfecting your stitching skills, this class is for you. Practice your stitches and techniques then move on to your  project, a bishop, bubble, daygown. Classes are set up so you learn.  the stitches, preparing the garment to smock and smocking, and  the basic embroidery stitches that you use to embellish your smocking with along with sleeve treatments. Beginners or a good refresher class.
	Heirloom Sewing Project (by machine) - Recreate this beautiful dress and bonnet designed by Wendy Schoen for your precious one! This is one of my favorite dresses from the "Creating Heirlooms for Baby" book.  Learn techniques as: roll and whip, attaching laces & entredeux, beautiful petite tucks, basic embroidery, attaching yokes, continuous bound placket, attaching gathered laces and sewing with netted lace insertion. This dress works well for sizes 6 months to size 4. Bonnet is optional and will be covered in the class.  (Notebook class recommended as a pre-requisite.)
	Heirloom Sewing Notebook  (by machine) - Complete your own sample notebook in this class. Learn, practice and create a sample of over 20 different techniques of French machine sewing. You will document each sample with all the settings and techniques on guide sheets supplied to you. Everyone finds this notebook an invaluable tool for all their future heirloom projects. Great class for beginners and all who want to enhance their techniques.
	Basic Crochet Edges (by hand) - Learn and practice 5 basic stitches that can be used to create  beautiful edges for slips, panties, and even beautiful blankets and other baby gifts. Caution! Crochet trims are very addictive! Beginners or a good refresher class.
	Construction Beginnings A-Line Jumpers - Make a perfect a-line dress! Great beginnings for pattern layouts to hints for cutting out. Learn how piping can be used to make your dress a step above normal! We will even add that cute purse pocket!
No picture	Construction Beginnings Ruffled Pants - Another fun and easy class. Learn the steps to make perfect ruffles while making a great pair of pants to go with that perfect A-Line you made the week before!
	Construction Bishop Dress- Demonstration class . Bring your notebook and all your questions. Class will cover from the beginning layout and cutting instructions, sewing French seams, pleating and then follow through with complete construction of a Bishop dress.
	Shadow Embroidery - Spend the evening learning and practicing a beautiful embroidery art of shadow embroidery.
picture to be put up at later date	Blue Birds Day Gown Project class - Beautiful Swiss batiste daygown with lace and entredeux with embroidered baby blue birds down the front!

Class Requirements All classes require pre-registration at least 2 weeks 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*. Kits are purchased in store

S.A.G.A." The Smocking Arts Guild of America Meets every first Thursday Night of the Month at 6:30pm at the Store. Everyone is invited to join us!     

DATES morning 9-12  afternoon 1-4 evening 6-9	Class Description	DESCRIPTIONS	Fees / Order Buttons
Saturday  9-6pm Sept 19th or Saturday 9-6pm Nov. 6th	English Smocking 101		Fees: $85.00 + Kit Date: Sept. 19th 9am-6pm Nov. 6th 9am-6pm
Morning Nov. 1st or Evening Nov. 1st	Construction of a Bishop Dress           (demonstration)	demonstration w/handout	Fees: $20.00 Date: Nov. 1st 9am-12am Nov. 1st 6pm-9pm
Friday & Saturday 9-5pm Oct 29th,30th	Heirloom Sewing Project         (by machine)		Fees: $85.00 + Kit Date: Oct 29th,30th 9am-5pm
Morning Sept.20th or Nov. 15th or Evening Sept.20th or Nov. 15th	Beautiful Crochet Edges		Fees: $30.00 + Kit Date: Sept. 20th Morning Sept. 20th Evening Nov. 15th Morning Nov. 15th Evening
Morning Oct. 18th or Evening Oct. 18th	Construction Beginnings A-Line Jumpers		Fees: $30.00 + Kit Date: Oct. 18th Morning Oct. 18th Evening
Morning Oct 25th or Evening Oct 25th	Construction Beginnings Ruffled Pants		Fees: $30.00 + Kit Date: Oct. 25th Morning Oct. 25th Evening
Saturday 9-5pm October 16th	Heirloom Sewing Notebook     (by machine)		Fees: $95.00 Date: Oct. 16th Morning 9am-5pm
Morning Oct. 4th or Evening Oct. 4th	Shadow Embroidery		Fees: $30.00 + Kit Date: Oct. 4th Morning Oct. 4th Evening
Friday & Saturday 9-5pm Nov. 19th and 20th	Blue Birds Day Gown Project class		Fees: $85.00 + Kit Date: Nov 19th, 20th 9am-5pm

Class supply lists will be e-mailed to you when you register for class.