Showing posts with label bags. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bags. Show all posts

Friday, August 31, 2012

Gypsy Sling

This one is mine! 


 
I know...I didn't use Amy Butler fabric.  I had some stash I wanted to use up and black and white is always a good choice.  Plus, the pop of pin dot red on the liner is fun too.  Diapers fit great in these large pockets.  Now if I could just Sammy potty trained, I would have to tote those around anymore!!

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Fall line up...CLASSES!


Hello fellow sewists! 

(This is a long one …so sorry for the lengthy post!)

Summer was wonderful but now I am ready for fall.  Which means cooler weather, football games, kids back in school and more time for me to sew! Here are the fall offerings I have and look forward to see some friendly faces in these classes.  As always, please let me know if I can answer any questions for you!!

 

Fall Session I and II 2012 Schedule

Fall Session I

Kids Machine Sewing Class – Mon, Sept 10, 17 and 24 from 6-7:30pm. $40 ages 8+ Limit 6

In this class we will go over the basic operation of a sewing machine. There will be 2 projects: A wallet and an upcycled tee shirt skirt. You will need to provide the tee shirt. All other materials provided.

 
Adult Beginner Machine Sewing Class – Mon, Oct 1 from 6-8:30pm $30 18+ Limit 6

This class is for the true beginner who would like to learn how to operate a sewing machine. If you have a machine, I suggest you bring it but if not, there are some to share. We will go over threading and sewing basics while making a useful wallet. Materials can be provided but if you prefer to bring supplies, please do so.

 
Adult Sewing 2 – Tues, Oct 9 & 16 from 6-8pm $40 Limit 6

Open forum sewing. You can bring projects you are working on and I would be available for help. I will demonstrate a few techniques along the way such as zippers, bias tape and French seams. Open to anyone who can thread a sewing machine.

Fall Session II

Kids Machine Sewing Class – Mon, Oct 29, Nov 5 & 12 from 6-7:30pm $40 Limit 6

In this class we will go over the basic operation of a sewing machine. There will be 2 projects: Headbands and drawstring pouches. All materials can be provided but if you would like to bring your own supplies, please do so.

 
Adult Beginner Machine Sewing Class – Mon, Nov 19, 26 & Dec 3 from 6:30-8pm $40 18+ Limit 6

This class is for the true beginner who would like to learn how to operate a sewing machine. If you have a machine, I suggest you bring it but if not, there are some to share. We will go over threading and sewing basics while making a zipper pouch and envelope style pillows. Materials can be provided but if you prefer to bring supplies, please do so.

REGISTRATION BEGINS September 4, 2012 for Fall session I. 

Whetstone Community Center

3923 N. High St.

Columbus, OH 43214

 

And now for the classes at Sew to Speak: 

(please check the website for details on times and level of sewist)

·         Sept 5 – Beginner Pillows

·         Sept 12 – Intro to Machine Sewing

·         Sept 19 & 22 – Jane Dress (by Figgy’s Patterns)

·         Sept 23 – Intro to Machine Sewing

·         Sept 26 – Pajama Pants

·         Sept 29 – Gypsy Sling (by Amy Butler patterns)

·         Oct 6 – Peasant Skirt

·         Oct 10 – Baby Gift Set

·         Oct 13 – Intro to Machine Sewing

·         Oct 14 – Beginner Pillows

·         Oct 21 – Kids Tee Shirt Skirt

·         Oct 24 – Intro to Machine Sewing

·         Nov 3 – Napkins and Placemats

·         Nov 7 – Intro to Machine Sewing

·         Nov 10 – Beginner Pillows

·         Nov 11 – Napkins and Placemats

·         Nov 17 – Intro to Machine Sewing

·         Dec 5 & 12 – Kids Holiday Sewing Camp

·         Dec 8 – Intro to Machine Sewing

Please contact Sew to Speak by phone 614-267-3011 or in person to register:  4610 N. High Street, Columbus, 43214

 And now drumroll please…..

I will be offering classes out of my home!  I have been wanting to do this for a while now and I am giving it a go.  I do have a sewing space set up in my basement and I have held private lessons here before, but now I am scheduling some classes in hopes of spurring some interest from my friends and sewist that have moved beyond the beginner level.  These classes are for sewist that can operate and thread their machines. 

 
Amy Butler’s Frenchy Bag –Wed, Oct 3 from 6-9pm.  Cost is $36, Limit 3.  This is a super cute bag that can be made in 2 sizes.  It has a great shape and sew-in interfacing and a snap closure.  All pattern pieces must be cut out prior to the class.  Construction of the bag will be done in class.


 

Amy Butler’s Sweet Greeting Portfolio Covers – Mon, Oct 22 from 6-9pm.  Cost is $36, Limit 3.  These covers will make any old notebook or binder look very special.  There are 2 sizes available and the pattern is FREE from her website!  All pattern pieces must be cut out prior to class.  Construction of the covers will be done in class. 


 

Amy Butler’s Gypsy Sling Bag – Sun, Dec 2 from Noon to 3:30pm.  Cost is $40, Limit 3.  In this class, we will use Amy Butler’s Gypsy Sling pattern to create this wonderful bag. The bag has leather handles, many pockets and is generously sized. You will learn basic construction by following a pattern. Precutting the fabric, interface and adhering (fusible/iron-on) the interface is required prior to coming to class. Cutting the leather handles can be done in class since it requires a special leather cutting tool (provided).

 

 

To register, please call me at 614-507-5849 or send me an email at michelle@babygees.com.  Payment is required to register.  I can send a paypal invoice for credit card payments or you can mail or drop off cash or a check.  Your spot is secured when payment is received.  If you need to cancel or reschedule, please allow for 48 hrs notice.  If an emergency occurs, arrangements can sometimes be made but if you are a no-show and no contact is made within 48 hours of the class, a refund cannot be given.  Sorry…but I have had many last minute cancellations and I often arrange for child care for my kids in order to teach out of my home.  Plus, there is sometimes a waiting list and it is not fair to those on the list.  Thanks for your understanding!!

Thank you all so much for being a student of mine!  I appreciate you and hope to see you again.  If you have any questions, please let me know. 

Happy Sewing!

Michelle Thomas

Sunday, July 1, 2012

A new tote bag

So I was interupted by the power outage when making this tote....but I got to finish it up last night.  I love it!!  A simple tote bag is always very useful for me...

This chevron pattern is so unique because of the little extra "painted" details around it. 
Love it!!


I made the bag reversible so I can show off the painted petals too!


A little rick rack is always fun  

Andie, I love this fabric!  You should be so PROUD!

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

What to call it?


I have been teaching a basic tote bag class now for about 3 1/2 years and I have noticed the class wasn't filling up as often as it had in the past.  Time to change things up a bit...for me and for students.  I was going to call it a gathered tote but somehow that does not feel right.  It is a one shoulder strap bag with a round bottom and a drawstring top.  The bottom has a bit of cording around it and the ties have cute little "stops" so the ribbon doesn't come out of the channel very easily.  It reminds me of an old bag I used to carry to college classes that was very hippie.  This one is updated with pretty Amy Butler fabric from the Lark line and a fabric staple I love...full moon dot.   What about Hobo bag?   I kinda like that....





Classes will be at Sew to Speak: Wed, May 23 from 6-9pm and Sunday, June 24 from 9:30am-12:30pm.  Cost is $40 and you will learn how to make cording, straps, drawstrings and liners for bags. 






Friday, September 16, 2011

My new portfolio bag

I needed a bigger bag to carry all the crap (ahem, excuse me)...stuff.... I need for classes and such.  I had been bring 2 smaller totes and that just wasn't working.  So I modified my regular tote and made this one bigger and gave it a curved bottom.  But what I am most excited about is my WELTED pocket.  They are easier than you think and are really finished looking. 

I can see this being a good pool bag too. 

Welted pocket

Monday, August 18, 2008

Yippee for school starting!

Summer has been great but I am ready for the school year to start. I am the kind of person that likes structure to my day and I am not THAT disciplined in the summer to create it for myself. So....school is right around the corner and with it brings schedules and structure (happy sigh).

The cooler weather will allow me to wear sweatshirts and jeans again (yay!). This is my wardrobe most days and I am ok with that.

Bye to the pool until next year! Bye to endless applications of sunscreen. Bye to the darn flies that have been circling on my porch all summer long - yuck!!

Welcome to a renewed interest in creating fall and winter items with browns and tans and great fall colors. I plan on creating some new bags and totes and get those posted to my site. I always like to get a new bag when the season changes...especially Fall because it's like I am back in school and get to pick out a new backpack or book bag. So check back in a few weeks to see some great new bags I have in the works!

Thanks for reading!