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 3In 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

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