Sewing Machine 101/201
Make friends with a sewing machine in our shop, or bring yours from home. In Sewing Machine 101, we'll take you through the basics of machine operation and safety, and guide you toward sewing a project.
In Sewing Machine 201, build on the skills you've gained in Sewing Machine 101. Is there a sewing project that interests you, or that you want to complete? How can your newly-gained sewing machine skills help you achieve that goal? This is the place and time to learn!These classes are great for ages 10 & up (or younger with an adult present).
Prerequisite: Sewing Machine 101
Offered Saturday, March 31 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Macramé Jar or Plant Hanger with Joanna
Even if you don't know how to macramé, this project will give you the skills you need to start! We'll be reusing glass mason type jars to make a decorative and functional macramé hanger for flowers or plants. You can bring your own supplies or use what we have from Scrappy Land.
Offered Monday, March 26
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Make a Throw Quilt
Designing and following quilt patterns, measuring for sizes, putting together blocks. Making a throw size quilt - 50" x 60". In this class we will go over how to piece blocks together to form rows. You will learn how to design and/or read a quilt pattern, and start working on your own throw size quilt, feel free to bring your own materials that have been sitting is your stash , or use scrappy land fabric from SewGreen.
This class is offered in three parts: Part 1 - Wednesday, March 14
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Part 2 - Wednesday, March 21
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Part 3 - Wednesday, March 28
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Measure Up & Fit It
Do you have clothing items that almost work, but not quite? Bring them in and we will assist you in getting a good fit by teaching you the art of alteration.
Offered Tuesday, March 27
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Monster Hand Puppet Camp
In this weeklong program, we'll start with your sketch of your favorite monster. You will learn to make a pattern, select fabrics from the shop, and make your very own 3D hand puppet monster!
Ages 10 and up
Offered Monday - Friday, April 2nd-6th from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Easy-Peasy Zipper Purse
Master setting an easy exposed zipper or invisible zipper and make a useful lined bag at the same time. Have fun mixing fabric colours and patterns as a bonus!
Offered Saturday, April 7
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Offered Tuesday, April 17
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Learn how to Knit Continental-Style
Continental knitting is also known as, German knitting, European knitting, or picking. You'll learn how to hold the yarn differently, eliminating the yarn over/throwing your hand and arm the way you do for English-style knitting. Also, because of this you can reduce the strain on your hands and shoulders, and with a shorter distance between your needles and yarn, you can knit a lot faster! No Previous experience necessary.
Offered Monday, April 9
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Offered Monday, April 16
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
