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.

January Classes

 

 

Pulled and Drawn Thread Sampler:  Have you tried drawn thread work?    This is a fascinating technique of withdrawing horizontal threads from an even weave fabric and then bundling the vertical threads with hem stitching and other decorative stitches.   In this sampler there are alternating rows of drawn thread and pulled thread techniques.   My sampler is done white on white with 28 count linen,  but you could use a colored fabric or thread to add some interest.  Your choice.   It’s one of my favorite forms of embroidery.   It’s not difficult but you will get amazing results.   1/14, 1/21, 1/28  11-2  $45.00.   All materials provided.   6″ hoop needed for class along with sharp, pointed embroidery scissors.

 

 

 

 

 

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.   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.    1/15, 1/22, 1/29  11-3  $96.00  All materials  and pattern included in class fee.  Machine required.

 

 

 

 

 

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.  Saturday  1/11   11-3  $35.00.  All materials provided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silk Ribbon Sampler:   Silk ribbon embroidery, along with being 3 dimensional and beautiful, it is fast.    In this silk ribbon sampler you will use several simple stitches to make a 9 block sampler on handkerchief linen, with each block featuring a different flower.  This project can be framed or used in a pillow.   Each block is outlined in a delicate feather stitch using floche.  This is a beautiful project that you will be proud of.   3 weeks 1/9, 1/16. 1/23  11-3  $55.00.   All materials provided.  Please bring a 4″ or 5″ embroidery hoop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bishop Workshop:  In this 6 hour class you will construct bishop dress from Imperial Broadcloth or Imperial Batiste.  Using the Ultimate Bishop Dress by Ellen McCarn,  you will learn variations in sleeves, neckline, front or back opening and more.   After completion of this class you will have a dress that will be ready to smock with a plate of your choice.   Color and size of dress is your choice.   Lunch included in this class.  Fabric, pleating, smocking design plate, lace or trim for sleeve finish included in cost.    Pattern and buttons extra.   Friday 1/24.  10 – 4  $75.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pleater Basics:   Did you get a new pleater and having trouble figuring it out.   This class is for you.   In this class you will learn pleater care, how to change your needles, pleat insets, bishops, yoke dresses and curves.  Bring your own pleater and get comfortable working with it in this class.   1/30  11-3  $28.00

Open Stitch:   Set aside some stitching time for yourself.   Come and stitch with us on Tuesdays from 11-2.   No need to sign up, just come.   Just bring a project to work on or get help with a previous class project.