July 2017

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Thursday, July 6, 2017
10:00 am12:00 pm
The Sewing Labs

Learn how to use a serger. Bring your own serger to add to your skills or use ours. Serger Basics - 2 sessions 2hr class. This class covers basic serger sewing. Proper Threading and maintenance, thread tension and understanding serger features. Participants of this class will create a workbook with samples of stitches, mastering curves on your serger, creating special hems and more.

Thursday, July 6, 2017
1:00 pm3:00 pm
The Sewing Labs

Kids Camp - Open to ages 6-12 and beyond (under 8 welcome with adult helper) Kids will learn the fun of creating while making projects inspired by unicorn, rainbows and trolls. They will sew, glue, paint and stuff and more to make a different project each week. Sign up for 1 @ $10 or all 4 for $35. Session 6/29 - Emoji,Unicorn or troll pillows, 7/6 - dream catcher circle weaving, 7/13 - rain sticks & sparkle slim & 7/20 - treasure pouches with troll rocks . Volunteers welcomed

Thursday, July 6, 2017
3:30 pm5:30 pm
The Sewing Labs

This class will introduce you to the Fun of Sewing. Learn to read a pattern, choose fabrics & notions for success. Start your sewing by constructing a simple garment. The instructor will help you to select your fabrics & notions & pattern during the first class. The Sewing Labs supplies all the fabrics & notions needed for your project from our "in-kind" inventory. But, you are welcome to bring in your own fabrics, notions & sewing machines. LImited sewing machines are available. Class consists of 4 weeks of 2 hr sessions. Class Fee = $60

Friday, July 7, 2017
9:00 am5:00 pm
Light Center - Paola KS

Tuesday, July 11, 2017
4:30 pm5:30 pm
The Sewing Labs

We would LOVE to have your join our quilting committee to help develop and run.

Tuesday, July 11, 2017
6:00 pm8:00 pm
The Sewing Labs

Join us for a FUN & QUICK quilting project - quilted mini bags - great to use for small storage - you will piece & quilt the fabrics together and then put together with a zipper closure. Make one in class and then make many - great for gift giving and a great way to use up your fabric scraps. All materials are provided from our in-kind inventory. or bring your own fabrics - 2 fat quarters. 2 wk - 2 hr session Class Fee = $15

Thursday, July 13, 2017
1:00 pm3:00 pm
The Sewing Labs

Kids Camp - Open to ages 6-12 and beyond (under 8 welcome with adult helper) Kids will learn the fun of creating while making projects inspired by unicorn, rainbows and trolls. They will sew, glue, paint and stuff and more to make a different project each week. Sign up for 1 @ $10 or all 4 for $35. Session 6/29 - Emoji,Unicorn or troll pillows, 7/6 - dream catcher circle weaving, 7/13 - rain sticks & sparkle slim & 7/20 - treasure pouches with troll rocks . Volunteers welcomed

Thursday, July 13, 2017
3:30 pm5:30 pm
The Sewing Labs

This class will introduce you to the Fun of Sewing. Learn to read a pattern, choose fabrics & notions for success. Start your sewing by constructing a simple garment. The instructor will help you to select your fabrics & notions & pattern during the first class. The Sewing Labs supplies all the fabrics & notions needed for your project from our "in-kind" inventory. But, you are welcome to bring in your own fabrics, notions & sewing machines. LImited sewing machines are available. Class consists of 4 weeks of 2 hr sessions. Class Fee = $60

Thursday, July 20, 2017
1:00 pm3:00 pm
The Sewing Labs

Kids Camp - Open to ages 6-12 and beyond (under 8 welcome with adult helper) Kids will learn the fun of creating while making projects inspired by unicorn, rainbows and trolls. They will sew, glue, paint and stuff and more to make a different project each week. Sign up for 1 @ $10 or all 4 for $35. Session 6/29 - Emoji,Unicorn or troll pillows, 7/6 - dream catcher circle weaving, 7/13 - rain sticks & sparkle slim & 7/20 - treasure pouches with troll rocks . Volunteers welcomed

Sunday, July 23, 2017
12:00 pm1:00 pm
Unity of Independence Temple

Unity of Independence has partnered with The Sewing Labs to help us to build the kits for our classes. Monthly, the group gathers together to build the kits needed for the Sewing Labs. We enjoy fellowship while supporting each other. You are welcome to join us to build the kits after the morning services. Advance registration is suggested

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Friday, July 28, 20176:00 pmSunday, July 30, 20172:00 pm
The Sewing Labs

Join us for our Annual Gratitude & Grace Quilting Retreat - This is a FUN retreat for you and your friends to get together to quilt. Bring your own machine or reserve one of ours. The retreat starts on Friday night @ 6 pm until 9 pm, Saturday 8-6, Sunday 8-2.
This year we have selected a "modern" quilt pattern, called Faded Stripes, designed by Angela Walters. She is a well known long arm quilter and owner of the quilt shop, Quilting is my Therapy, located in Liberty MO. You will be constructing the quilt top from all new materials- size approximately 72.5 " x 88.5". We have chosen a combination of grays prints with an accent of Pickle Green or Coral/Pink Flamingo or Midnight Navy, turquoise, Current Red, Bubblegum Pink I just love it! Special Guest - Diane Little will be conducting a Yoga session on Saturday to stretch & re-energize us for more power sewing.
Advance Registration is available immediately - a $50 deposit holds your spot and if received before June 30th - we will discount your total price by $25. Or Choose your payment type. Payments are accepted. Choose Link below for Retreat Information & Hotel Listing. This information will be sent when you register.
The cost of the retreat covers; 5 meals, all fabrics needed for quilt top & binding are included.
Please call if you have questions - information packet will be sent when registered.