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These lovely cosmetic bags were made in the Zippered Cosmetic Bag class.
The other picture is of two pyramid bags that one talented student made at home. That pattern is included in the class fee.
Taking the first step in sewing zippers proved to be a little unsettling to the group. But after practicing on a coin purse, they got it! It's not that difficult after all...
This class was so successful that I'll be holding it at least once a month. |
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| I made this skirt in the Summer Skirts class. I love it (I'm wearing it right now). Melissa taught us how to stack the fabric to make cutting easier and how to sew a waistband. These techniques were not part of the pattern and really helped. Who knew sewing clothes was that easy! |
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The kids have been busy in the Kids' Summer Workshop. They have made book markers (to practice stitching), a lunchbox napkin, pillow cases, and a totebag! |
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A mom and daughter took Melissa's Beginning Sewing Level One class. They learned basic sewing techniques and made these in a day! OK, it was a looooong day, but they finished and the aprons are wonderful!
They do have heads, if you were wondering. Our students are so special we don't like to share their identity with anyone! And it keeps the internet safe. |
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These are just two of the hats we made for the Cancer Treatment Center as part of our Helping Hands Project. We had a lot of fun both making and trying on the hats!We even broke out the sergers.
The teal hat sports a flower that Melissa made using the free tutorial from Dawn at Sew Ritzy-Titzy. Anyone who is around the studio knows how much we love those flowers. The pink flower was from my flower pin collection. That hats are so adorable that I've purchased more fabric to keep sewing.
We used KWIK SEW pattern 3699. I have more patterns in the studio if you would like to buy one and make these yourself! |
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| Two young ladies who hang out at the studio made these using Amy Butler's In-Town Bags patterns. They embellished them with flowers; yes, that's the same flower from Sew Ritzy Titzy! Told you it was a favorite! |
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These two girls were fairly new to sewing when they showed up at the studio this week. But after two short days, they were hooked! So we picked out a pattern for a bag and they went to work sewing. They learned to use a rotary cutter and an edge foot! Viola! Two totes to be proud of!
The pattern appeared in the Fall 2008 issue of Quilts and More. It's called Pick-A-Pocket - the straps are sewn on in such a way that it creates three pockets on each side of the exterior. I've revised the pattern to make it easier to sew for beginners. I'm sure we'll be seeing more of this bag...and the girls!
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| This sewing sister made a bag (above) and two pillow cases. So she came back to make this back pack! She selected fabric that's the color of her cheerleading team and sketched out the design. I embroidered "Cheer" on the exterior pocket- go team!! |
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This chair seat was recovered by one of our students in the Dining Room Chairs: Recovered! class. She reported that her family was quite happy with the results. Angela recommended outdoor fabric (like Sunbrella) to protect the chairs from the two boys who like to wipe their dirty hands on them. The class finished the chairs off with cambric and gimp. It looks like a professional did it! |
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This is what happens when the tweens take over the studio. Several girls where here all week, so by Wednesday they put their plan on the dry erase board. Not only did they complete all of their projects (and then some), but they dreamed up a business plan to sell their work. On Friday, a dedicated mom ordered us some pizza so we didn't have to leave the studio. The only casualty of the week was a sewing machine.
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The cute and sensible little numbers were made in the Sewing Corsage class. Participants learned several techniques that they used while making these uniquely shaped pin cushions.
We loved the look so much that we decided to make a pillow using the same principles.
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Check out this Mighty Messenger made in the Mighty Messenger class. This creative gal then went home and made a matching coin purse that attaches to the swivel hook!
We decided to add some style to the flap with a contrasting band at the bottom. Tres' chic!
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And here's another messenger bag. She said, "It looks like a Jansport." My reply, "Oh, it looks better than a Jansport!" |
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Check out the cape (and corsette underneath) that one of the beginners made! It took two days and lots of patience, but she finished on time and can't wait to wear it! Frightfully fun! |
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One of the girls made her own jack o'lantern costume (with no pattern, mind you!) and then made a miniature version for her bear, DooBear. |
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Check out these awesome (and glow-in-the-dark) Halloween Trick-Or-Treat totes! Two cousins (and four friends) will be trick-or-treating in style!! |
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| This funky tote was made by a teen in our Sew Cool After School program. She asked if she could embellish the bag with a peace sign that matched the peace sign lining. Not a problem! We love creative spirits. It took a little longer but turned out great! She cut out the little peace signs (from the lining fabric) and fused those to the other side of the bag. She's no longer a beginner! |
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It was a blizzard of fun at the studio when we whipped up Frosty the Sewman. We used KWIK SEW pattern 3279 and each participant put his/her own individual stamp on the final product. |
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| The sewflakes were falling when the gang whipped up these incredible fleece hats. Some made the Chullo Hat (right) and others made the Balaklava with mask (left). |
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| After taking the Free-Motion Frenzy class, one of our sewing enthusiasts went home and made this! Check out those nice, even stitches. |
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| That's one sassy stocking - and you'll never believe this, but an 11 year-old made it (with some minor help). She cut out the fabric circles, fused them on the stocking, then stitched around them. Festive! |
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The Go Green Grocery Tote. I added a monogrammed pocket for coupons and other little goodies.
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OK, I told them that I wouldn't show their faces, but this picture is too good! Four brand new fleece pullovers! Who know that twin needles could be that exciting!?
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This young artist loves to swim, play the clarinet, read, cook, and crochet. She addes some fancy stitches, sewed in the swimming lanes, and added some yarn to the crochet hook! All of her favorite things are "swimming" using a paddle board! |
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Another young stitcher is sewing her quilted wall hanging. She likes dark chocolate (that's a candy bar in the corner), dogs, shopping, sea creatures, and her cousin (whose picture is in the upper corner). She told me that when she's done, she's going to make each of her brothers a wall hanging! |
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...guess what she likes?! |
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All of her favorites! She did some free-motion stitching, typed in some words, and used a couching foot to make guitar strings. |
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Stitching up a dog! |
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Another dog! She outlined the dog and moon with glow-in-the-dark thread! |
