I offer classes in smocking, embroidery, heirloom sewing, and silk ribbon embroidery.   All class fees include materials unless kit fees are noted.  Classes change monthly so check to see if there is something you’re interested in.   I will always try to accommodate customers if they are asking for a certain class or a technique they would like to learn.

Please pre-register for classes by calling 513-229-7340 so all your supplies will be ready for you.   Payment can be made the day of the class.

March Classes

 

 

  Poinsettia Heart:  This little ornament from Handpicked #2 book  from Inspirations, features a white silk dupioni heart embellished with red silk ribbon flowers and beaded leaves and small beaded flowers.   You will learn to bead an edge using Miyuki beads, make silk ribbon flowers and how to finish your ornament.  A beautiful project.    3/4 and 3/11  11-2  $50.00.  All materials included.   Please bring a 4″ or 5″ embroidery hoop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning Smocking:   In this class you will learn the basic stitches used in smocking.   Cables, waves, outline, stem, flowerettes, lazy daisy, and French knots.   You will learn on a pleated inset along with how to prepare your floss,  read a graph for smocking, and a few construction techniques.  At the end of the class you will leave with a smocking design plate and inset to start a project on to reinforce your learning.   3/20   11-3 $35.00.  All materials provided.

 

 

Katrina:  This dress from Debbie Glenn’s  ‘Katrina’ pattern features a serpentine bodice trimmed with lace and a checked spaghetti tubing along the lower bodice, collar,  keyhole sleeve and puffy pockets. You will learn to make your own spaghetti bias tubing,  apply tubing to a collar and sleeve edge trimmed with lace.   The bodice and pockets are embellished with embroidered cast on flowers and trailing vine. This is a great learning experience with using some different techniques for sewing garments.   A beautiful little dress with a lot of character and charm.   I made mine from pink Pima Sheen Sateen with a pink checked tubing.  Fabric and color is your choice.     I can size this dress up to a 3T.    3/12, 3/19, and 3/26.  11-3  $96.00  All materials  and pattern included in class fee.  Machine required.

 

 

 

 

 

Embroidery 101:  In this class you will learn basic embroidery stitches while making a sweet little jewelry bag on a pre hemstitched linen bag.    Stitches taught are lazy daisy, chain, outline, blanket stitched flowers, pinwheel flowers, and French knots.  This is a simple and easy project that you will leave with the knowledge of simple and beautiful stiches.   3/13  11-3.  $25.00.  All materials provided.   Please bring a 4″ embroidery hoop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wool Applique and Embroidered Easter Eggs:  These eggs from the pattern Elegant Eggs made with wool applique and embroidery will look great with your Easter decorations.   There are 6 different eggs to choose from and each is embellished with embroidery, or silk ribbon embroidery.  These will sure to be a hit in your Easter Basket this year.    2 weeks.   3/27 and 4/10.   11-3  $35.00.   Includes pattern and all supplies for 1 egg.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pleater Basics:  Does your new pleater have you stumped?    This class is designed to familiarize you with your pleater along with tips on cleaning, oiling, changing needles, and more.   You will pleat insets, yoke dresses,  bishops and curves.   Please bring your own pleater.   Saturday 3/22  11-2.   $25.00

 

 

 

Stitch In:  Get together and enjoy some time to catch up on your unfinished projects with other ladies.   3/18 and 3/25   11-2   No charge.