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Suwanee, Georgia, United States
I have a passion for creating. I love to sew, decorate, paint, read, travel. I have been sewing and decorating for years. I love teaching and sharing my inspiration. I love thinking outside the box and believe everything can be made into something new! I am sew inspired and love simplicity in my life. I have a very successful decorating business. I also love teaching my sewing classes and sharing this gift that I have been blessed with. Sewing is becoming a dying art and I want to do my part in keeping it alive.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Sewing Classes, Suwanee, GA, Gwinnett County 2012 Schedule

Give yourself the gift of learning to sew!!

Sewing classes in GA., Gwinnett County


The following classes are scheduled:
January 30th, February 6 and 13th  9:00-12:00
 Class willl meet at 671 Main Street, Suwanee GA

February 9th, 16th and March 5th  9:30-12:30
Hobby Lobby Classroom - Buford, GA

February 14th, 21st and 28 th  9:30-12:30
Hobby Lobby Classroom - Duluth, GA at States Bridge Road

February 14th, 21st and 28 th 6:00-8:00
Hobby Lobby Classroom - Duluth, GA at States Bridge Road

Cost is $150.00
 
1.        Adult & Teen Basic Sewing
We will be learning the following:
A.         Operating a sewing machine
B.         Notions and tools needed for sewing
C.         Choosing the appropriate fabrics and threads
D.         Reading and following a pattern
E.          Cutting and measuring
F.          Different types of seams
G.        Button, zippers, cording and embellishments
 
In this class we will be making a pillowClass will run for 3 weeks. You will provide your materials and supplies. Bring your own machine.
 

Price: $150.00   
Other classes offered upon completion of Beginning Class
 

2. Embellishment:
In this class we will learn how to turn your projects into a work of art. You will be making a sample catalog of many different trims: welt cording, rouche cording, pleated edges, micro cording as well as how to sew purchased trims. Learn how to layer trims, add bead work, embroidery and use decorative stitches. We will also learn how to make your projects 3D by adding flowers, yo-yos, trapunto, ribbons and a lot of other techniques and ideas.
Cost: $150.00 all supplies and materials provided, except for binder and page projectors for the sample catalog.

Learn to Sew Home Décor projects like a pro!!

3. Making a pair of pleated drapery panels for your home. (Need to have basic sewing skills)

We will be covering:
1. Measuring and figuring fabric yardage
2. Choosing the appropriate fabrics, lining and interlining
3. Adding details
4. Cutting
5. Sewing and hemming
6. Different types of pleats
7. Drapery Hardware
You will be making a drapery sample with several different types of pleats. You will be learning professional techniques that will allow you to make draperies that are truly custom-made.

4. Making a valance (Basic sewing skills required)

We will cover:
1. Measuring and figuring yardage
2. Choosing the appropriate fabrics, lining and interlining
3. Adding details
4. Cutting
5. Sewing and hemming
6. Mounting and hardware

You will be making a valance sample. You will be learning professional techniques that will allow you to make a valance for your home that will truly be custom made.

5. Teen and Tween Bedroom Sewing: (Basic Sewing skills required)
Does your teen want that hip, cool, funky bedroom, but you don’t know where to begin. I will be teaching teens how to custom make items for her bedroom or dorm room that her friends will be so envious of.

Cost for all of the above classes: $75.00 (material and supplies not included)

6. Christmas in July

This is a weekend class. We will spend all day Saturday and Sunday making Christmas gifts and holiday decor. Projects include: Scented eye pillows, pot holders, tote bags, Holiday pillows and personalized journals.

Call or email to register, this class will fill up fast.

Cost for class will be $250.00, some supplies and materials will be provided.

7.  Decorating 101
Have you always wanted to know how to decorate your home like a pro?  Well know you can.  Learn the ends, outs, tips and techniques used by professionals to decorate your home.  We will cover space planning a room, choosing the color scheme, choosing fabrics and designing the soft furnishings, we will cover products and materials, adding interest and texture, creating a great lighting design, and accessorizing.  You will walk away comfortable and skilled in putting a room together and having it be cohesive and flow.

Cost:  $150.00

***Additional classes will follow based on demand.

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