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September 2019

This Month

Open Sew & Quick Sew Projects. OPEN SEW is a time to practice your skills or work on your own project. Use our tools and stash. Machines are available first come, first serve. or bring your own. We have Brother & Baby Lock Sewing Machines, Sergers, Olfa cutting mats, rulers, etc.
A large selection of tools and more. Coming soon Industrial straight needles & cover-stitch. QUICK SEW PROJECTS -These projects are Ready-to-go complete with instructions and supplies. Most require sewing - because that is what we do! The selection of projects change monthly. A fun time to enjoy with friends while creating. Many are beginner or kid friendly = a great way to share the Legacy of Sewing.

Intro to Garments - Learn to sew with commercial patterns.
Class covers;
* pattern & fabric selection
* proper garment sizing
* pattern layout and instructions tips
* cutting marking and more.
You will select and bring a simple top pattern to sew. Wait to purchase pattern until after first class.
Then fabric selection can be from our stash or bring your own.
Then construct your garment with step by step observation. This class contains students at different levels of sewing skills. This allows you to see many different types of garment construction - learning from each others challenges.
Course consists of 6 - 2 hr session

Garments & Garments - Learn to sew with commercial patterns. Participants sign up for a 6 week block of classes (if you miss a week you can make them up). Re sign up for as many 6 week blocks as you want as you continue to grow your skills..

Class covers;
* pattern & fabric selection
* proper garment sizing
* pattern layout and instructions tips
* cutting marking and more

You will select and bring a pattern to sew based on your skill set. Wait to purchase pattern until after first class.
Fabric selection can be from our stash or bring your own.
Then construct your garment with step by step mentor ship by instructors.
This class contains students at different levels of sewing skills. This allows you to see many different types of garment construction - learning from each others challenges.

This course is NOT a job skills certification course but give you complete information to be successful with garment sewing.

Phase 2 is a skills building course. This is also part of the job skill training - testing is required for certification
Skirts & Pants
Learn to make a skirt or pants – you will learn the methods to put in zippers, add waistband with interfacing and finish with hook or button.
Course is in 4-weeks with homework. This class is in 4 weeks blocks and you must enroll at the beginning to attend.

Phase 1 – Sewing Basics – Tool Time
Tools Time - learn about the essential sewing tools needed to start up sewing.
Tools are categorized into 4 types of work
* Cutting
* Marking
*Measuring
* Construction
you will learn the purpose and benefit of these tools and why you need them in your sewing caddy.
Then you will make a travel sewing caddy to store you tools.
You will make a tool organizer to keep.
All materials provided.

Phase 1 - Sewing Basics is an 8 week course if you are working toward a Job Skill Certification. Testing is required for certification. Tool Time covers 3 weeks of the course and can be taken separately.

SUL- Sewing as a Universal Language – this is a multi-lingual class with a partnership of Don Bosco. Registration must be made thru Don Bosco Senior Center.
Students will earn a certificate for completing Phase 1 classes - consisting of 10 weeks of lessons and projects. Testing is required to earn a certification.

Come make your costume at The Sewing Labs taught by veteran costumers Alli & Jamie Lindenmann. The class format will consist on a 30 demonstration of the highlighted subject and followed up by the remainder of the class to be used to help you to create and construct the costume of your choice. If you know what you want your costume to be then we are here to help you construct it. If you are still in the discovery phase of what you want to do, we are here to help. You can take 1 session or come for all. There is lots to learn with every class. Fee is by the session or a block of 4.

Adding hand embroidery stitches allows you to add your own personality to any project. Learn basic hand embroidery stitches while creating a fun sampler.
* You will learn the Top 10 stitches including; Running stitch, cross stitch, the french knot.
* You will learn some tricks to make pattern transfer easy & learn how to use pre-printed designs
* All materials provided
Brenda Daily, your instructor has been stitching for years. She will share many samples of different projects that can be enhanced with embroidery.
The class is held weekly - come for 1 week or come weekly to build your stitch library and skills.
Sessions are 1 hours $15

Mixed Up Pillows – Make simple pillow designs with combining unique recycled fabrics
You will have an assortment of recycled fabrics to choose from such as T- shirts, denim jeans, sweaters & woolens and home decor fabrics. Choose from different designs to make 1 or 2 pillows - time permitting.
Size – 16”x 16" Perfect for a statement piece in your home or a gift. Pillow form available for purchase
All materials provided. 3 – 2 hours session $60