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.

May Classes

Bishop with Swiss Trim Overlay:   In this class you will learn make a bishop dress that has a wide Swiss trim overlay.   This beautiful dress made from Imperial batiste, color of your choice has a wide white Swiss trim overlay that is pleated with the dress.   The sleeves have a matching narrow trim and the hemline has a Swiss insertion incorporated into the hem.   This is a beautiful dress and you will learn bishop construction, variation on a bishop as well as the hem treatment using an insertion trim.   5/7, 5/14, and 5/21.  11-3.  $95.00    All materials provided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mistletoe and Holly:  It’s never too early to start on Christmas.  These two small ornaments were featured in Inspirations #124.  Using stumpwork and embroidery techniques these ornaments use silk embroidery floss beads and metallic floss.   The stumpwork elements of this project consist of detached leaves and wrapped berries.  The backs of these ornaments are embellished with silk and metallic thread embroidery.  This is a good introduction to stumpwork embroidery.    You can choose to do both designs or just one.   Please let me know which so that I may have all your supplies ready.   5/13, 5/20. 5/27, 6/3.   11-2  $35.00 each ornament.   All supplies included.

Smocked Bonnet:   In this class you will learn a few basic smocking stitches while making a smocked baby bonnet.   Each white batiste bonnet is trimmed with lace edging and pleated.   After smocking all you need to do is add the silk satin ribbon ties and gather the back casing with ribbon.   This makes a great gift and a first smocked project.   5/8  11-3   $35.00  All materials provided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appliqued Sundress:   This will be your favorite sundress.   Using Medora’s Sundress pattern we will use the Ellen McCarn prefused appliques to make a darling sundress from either white waffle pique or a colored pinfeather babycord fabric.  You will learn to use these appliques as well as to finish the edges of your applique with a machine satin stitch and to apply piping to the bodice. This is a relaxed class that you will have a finished garment at the end of the two days.   Applique is your choice as well as size and color.  5/15 and 5/22  11-3.  $55.00.   Pattern and materials included.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pleater Basics:   Does your pleater intimidate you?    In this class you will become more comfortable with your pleater.  You will learn how to clean, oil, and change needles on your pleater as well as recognizing needles that are unusable.    You will pleat an inset, yoke front, curve and a bishop neckline.   Bring your pleater  5/17  11-2   $28.00.

 

 

 

Stitch In:  Get together and enjoy some time to catch up on your unfinished projects with other ladies.   Tuesdays  5/6, 5/27.   11-2   No charge.