Classes

Classes

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.

November Classes

 

 

Silk Ribbon Scissor Hussif:   This is a Beverly Sheldrick pattern and will be a stitch-a-long.   This tri-fold silk dupioni scissor hussif is embellished with silk ribbon embroidery and enough scissor pockets to hold 2 pair of shears and smaller pockets for embroidery scissors and seam ripper.  Silk ribbon flowers over the outside and inner pockets make this a beautiful addition to your sewing accessories.  This class will last several weeks.   All materials supplied.   Color of silk dupioni and silk ribbon your choice. 11/5, 11/12, 11/19.  $85.00.

 

 

 

 

Johnny:   This little romper can be for a boy or girl.  Ready to smock.  Made from beautiful featherwale corduroy and lined with a pima cotton check or floral, it has a smocked inset or can be done without and use an applique.   You can use a pastel corduroy in pink, lavender, aqua, or other color for a girl’s romper.   You will learn to make your own piping to match your lining, how to adjust your pattern to the size of your smocking design and how to make a ready to smock fully lined garment.  The pattern from Children’s Corner is included and if you have your own, the cost will be adjusted.  Kit includes corduroy,  lining fabric, buttons, snaps, cording for piping, pattern, and inset.  11/13, 11/20,  11-3  $74.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavenly Angel:  This beautiful angel made from satin batiste features hand embroidered skirt and wings edged in pearls.   Faggoting is used at the hem of the skirt and sleeves.  You will learn how to to applique cord, faggoting, feather stitch, and some basic embroidery stitches.  This is done in white on white but color can be used.  A beautiful project that can be used as a tree topper or as a basic Christmas decoration.   11/14, 11/21   11-3.   $45.00.  All materials provided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning Smocking:    In this class you will learn the basic stitches of smocking on a pleated insert.   You will learn the cable, outline, stem, wheat, trellis, flowerette, lazy daisy and French knot.   You will also learn to read a smocking graph and take away a few construction tips on smocked garments.   Saturday  11/16  11-3  $35.00.    All materials provided. Beginner smocking plate  and additional inset included for further practice at home

 

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.    Hope to see you there.